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Chapter 112 Everything should be done in order of arrival

“I’ll do it all!” Shen Ming replied immediately.

Unexpectedly, he was met with disdain from Zhao Ershu.

"With your cooking skills? You just boil meat chunks every meal, then slice them and add salt?"

My daughter, Peach Blossom, can't stand eating like this every meal.

That's because Shen Ming can't cook, so he did it this way.

At this moment, Shen Ming also thought of a serious problem: he could fool himself, but when their little family became a couple, they couldn't continue like this.

Shen Ming immediately assured her, "Uncle Ershu, although I can't cook, I can learn from Aunt Qian. I promise that Peach Blossom will always have delicious food to eat."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Ershu's resentment towards Shen Ming lessened.

That's a good attitude.

Although learning to cook requires some talent, as long as you are willing to learn, even if you don't have much talent and can't make dishes as good as Hong Yan's, at least they will be edible.

"Okay, once the mountain protection project is completed, you can come to my house and learn how to cook from your Aunt Qian."

Shen Ming was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately nodded in agreement, expressing his gratitude:

"Thank you, Uncle Ershu. I will definitely study hard."

However, if we wait until the mountain protection project is completed, that will be three months later.

If it comes to that, three months is too long, and he's afraid that during that time many competitors will snatch Peach Blossom away.

For example, today in the village, he overheard what Widow Pan said to Zhao Shengan.

Thinking of this, Shen Ming frowned.

"Uncle Ershu, I can start learning cooking from Aunt Qian today."

I'm a bit slow at learning to cook, so I need to start learning early so I can learn it sooner.

Only then can Peach Blossom Sister eat decent meals sooner.

Zhao Ershu countered, "But starting tomorrow, you'll be going up the mountain to build a protective barrier. How will you have time to learn to cook?"

“I come to study after I come down from the mountain at night.”

Shen Ming explained.

After saying that, he looked at Zhao Ershu quietly, hoping that Zhao Ershu would agree.

When he looked at Zhao Ershu, Zhao Ershu was also looking at him.

Zhao Ershu thought this kid was really determined.

After working on the mountain all day, I still have the perseverance to come back and learn cooking skills in the evening.

Immediately, Zhao Ershu's satisfaction with Shen Ming increased again.

"Okay, let's start today."

"Thank you, uncle!"

Shen Ming was overjoyed. In this way, he could go to the Zhao family every day and see Peach Blossom Sister every day.

Zhao Ershu had one last question: "After you get married, who will be in charge of things at home? Who will run the household?"

"Uncle, I will naturally listen to Sister Peach Blossom when it comes to family matters. If she tells me to go east, I will definitely not go west!"

Shen Ming solemnly raised his right hand and swore an oath to the heavens.

The people of Zhao Family Village have great faith in oaths, so Shen Ming's actions earned him some favor from Zhao Ershu.

"Okay, I see."

As he spoke, Zhao Ershu looked at Zhao Taohua. This kid was indeed quite good; no wonder he could make his Taohua so infatuated.

Shen Ming noticed that Zhao Ershu seemed satisfied with him.

So, he took the opportunity to ask, "Uncle Ershu, can I have Grandma You come over tomorrow to present the betrothal gifts on my behalf?"

I want to finalize my marriage with Peach Blossom as soon as possible.

That way, it will be perfectly legitimate for me to visit your home every day.

Only then can he feel at ease.

When he goes up the mountain to build the mountain protection project, he doesn't have to worry about others taking advantage of his absence from the village to undermine his work.

Zhao Ershu glanced at him, knowing perfectly well what he was thinking.

However, this made Zhao Ershu feel much more at ease.

It seems that not only is Peach Blossom captivated by him, but he himself is also captivated by her.

"Alright, let Matchmaker You come. I will personally approve your marriage tomorrow."

Zhao Ershu readily agreed.

Shen Ming said excitedly, "Thank you, Uncle Ershu... no, thank you, Father-in-law!"

Zhao Ershu glanced at him and reminded him, "It's too early to call me that now. I'm not your father-in-law yet."

"Yes, I understand."

Shen Ming never expected to win over Zhao Ershu so quickly.

After leaving the Zhao family, he immediately walked quickly towards the matchmaker You's house.

You family.

At this moment, Matchmaker You is talking to Madam Zheng.

After the village chief finished the meeting, Zheng rushed here without stopping.

Sheng'an's marriage is a major event and cannot be delayed.

Especially since Peach Blossom is such an outstanding girl, if we delay for even one day, who knows what changes might occur the next day?

Zheng said to the matchmaker, "Aunt You, I'm entrusting my son Sheng'an's marriage to you."

After saying this, Zheng stuffed a red envelope into the hands of the matchmaker, You.

The matchmaker, You, weighed it in her hand and knew that it contained ten large coins.

It's hard to find someone as generous as Shen Ming, who directly gave fifty large coins in a red envelope.

"Don't worry, I will definitely go to the Zhao family to propose marriage on behalf of Sheng'an tomorrow."

However, there's something I need to tell you beforehand. Many people want to marry Peach Blossom, and Zhao Ershu and his wife cherish her like the apple of their eye. They have extremely high standards for their son-in-law.

Therefore, you should also be mentally prepared.

The matchmaker didn't speak very directly, but Zheng understood.

"I understand, Aunt Yu, just do your best."

Actually, when she came to Aunt You to help Sheng'an arrange a betrothal for the Zhao family, she was also trying her best to make Tao Hua her daughter-in-law.

As Shen Ming walked towards the You family from afar, he saw Madam Zheng coming out.

Shen Ming's heart sank suddenly, and he stopped in his tracks without realizing it.

He could easily understand Zheng's intentions; she must have come to find Matchmaker You to help arrange the marriage between Peach Blossom and Zhao Shengan.

A hint of worry and displeasure flashed in his eyes.

He knew that Zhao Shengan had many advantages over him. Although Peach Blossom Sister, Uncle Ershu, and Aunt Qian had all agreed to his marriage with Peach Blossom Sister, things were still uncertain until they were finalized.

Thinking of this, Shen Ming quickened his pace and stepped into Matchmaker You's courtyard.

Matchmaker You looked at him in surprise: "Shen Ming, you've come? Come in and have a seat."

When the matchmaker saw him arrive, she already had a guess in her mind.

Sure enough, the next moment, Shen Ming said, "Grandma You, please go and present the betrothal gift to the Zhao family for me tomorrow morning."

"!!!"

Matchmaker You's eyes widened. Again?

I went there today, and Peach Blossom's father objected.

But then, Shen Ming stuffed a red envelope into her hand; it had a familiar weight to it.

Matchmaker You immediately laughed. As expected of the magnanimous Shen Ming, he was always so generous.

"Okay, Grandma You will help you present the betrothal gifts to the Zhao family tomorrow morning."

However, just now, Madam Zheng came over and asked me to help her family arrange a betrothal for the Zhao family.

"Everything has its order of arrival. I need to prioritize Zhao Sheng'an tomorrow morning before I can help you with the betrothal..."

As the matchmaker Yu said frankly, with such beautiful peach blossoms, it's no wonder that many people are eyeing them.

Before the matchmaker could finish speaking, she felt another red envelope being stuffed into her hand.