Chapter 1316: Perfect Start, Blind Date with Banxia

Early July, 1990.

Marina.

Su Mingzhe walked out of the steel rolling mill, pushing a second-hand bicycle and walking slowly forward.

"My background this time is pretty good. I'm an orphan who grew up in an orphanage. After graduating from junior high school, I was arranged to work in a factory. Because I've always been working hard, I have almost no social connections except for my master at work."

“It can be said that everything is perfect except that we have no money!”

Su Mingzhe bought a bowl of fried noodles from a roadside food stall. He took a few bites and swallowed the noodles whole. Having barely filled his stomach, he prepared to find a way to make money quickly.

Suddenly, a chubby lady walked towards the food stall:
"Xiao Su, it's time to get off work——"

"Aunt Jiang, what's up?"

Su Mingzhe looked at the neighborhood committee lady who was walking straight towards him, immediately wiped his mouth, stood up and greeted her.

"You are such a forgetful kid. Didn't I say last time that I wanted to introduce you to someone?"

Aunt Jiang is not young anymore, she is over 60 years old, but she is still working hard in the neighborhood committee. She likes to matchmake for young people on weekdays.

Aunt Jiang also helped the original body introduce several people to potential partners.

According to the principle of equal status, the original person was an orphan and had no house, so he was not popular in the marriage market.

The girls that Aunt Jiang introduced to me were either fat or short, and I didn't like any of them.

After Su Mingzhe inherited the original body's memory, he was not angry with Aunt Jiang about this matter.

After all, I was an orphan. Although I had a job, my salary was very low and I didn't have a house. At this time, if there was a woman willing to marry me, I should be happy and there was no room for me to be picky.

However, since the original body looked down on this woman, Su Mingzhe would naturally look down on her even more.

So, seeing Aunt Jiang was about to introduce him to someone again, Su Mingzhe quickly said:

"Auntie, I told you, I can find a partner myself, no need to trouble you!"

"You are talking nonsense again, kid. How long have you been single? In our neighborhood, who among the young people of your age is single and unmarried?"

It’s no wonder that Aunt Jiang is so enthusiastic. As a member of the neighborhood committee, she is also responsible for maintaining street security.

The biggest source of street security problems comes from young people with nothing to do.

Therefore, single young people like Su Mingzhe are the key targets of assistance by the street.

After Aunt Jiang criticized a few words, she continued with a smile:

"Xiao Su, let me tell you, the person I'm introducing to you this time is chosen according to your last request. Not only does she have to look good, but she also has to have a good figure. If there weren't any suitable children in my family, it would definitely not be your turn!"

When Su Mingzhe heard this, he immediately became interested:

"Auntie, if you introduce such a good girl to me, will her family agree?"

Aunt Jiang saw that Su Mingzhe had doubts, and she did not hide it, and spoke directly:

"When this girl was born, her mother died of complications during childbirth. Later, her father married a new wife... Alas, this girl has a miserable life. After graduating from high school, she worked at a scrap recycling station here. Her father only cares about one thing when it comes to finding a partner - the bride price!"

"How much is the bride price?"

"Six thousand!"

When Su Mingzhe heard this, he immediately rolled his eyes.

I started working at the steel rolling mill after graduating from junior high school. I started as an apprentice and worked my way up to a third-level worker. I worked hard for six years and saved more than 5,000 yuan.

Now the girl's father asks for a dowry of 6,000 yuan. It's obvious that he wants to check my background thoroughly!

If it were the original body, when he heard the betrothal gift of 6,000 yuan, he would definitely refuse it.

After all, the local standard for dowry is between one thousand and five thousand.

Six thousand yuan, that's price gouging.

However, Su Mingzhe suddenly became interested.

After all, the girl's father dared to ask for a betrothal gift of 6,000 yuan, which must mean he is confident in his daughter's appearance. Thinking of this, Su Mingzhe smiled lightly and said:

"Auntie, if this girl is as good as you say, six thousand is fine. However, I have to meet this girl first, so there won't be any other problems!"

"You kid, you still don't trust your aunt? Can your aunt introduce you to someone who is missing arms and legs? It's still early now, the girl should not be off work yet, aunt will take you to see her..."

Although Aunt Jiang was angry that Su Mingzhe did not trust her, she also knew that the girl she had introduced to her before was indeed not that good.

Now that he had finally been introduced to a good one, it was understandable that Su Mingzhe did not dare to trust himself.

Aunt Jiang said as she led the way, introducing the girl's detailed information to Su Mingzhe as they walked:
"This girl's surname is Xu, and her name is also nice, Banxia..."

"Pinellia? It's also called 'scorpion grass'. If taken by mistake, it can be life-threatening... The father gave his daughter such a name. It seems that he has some complaints about her."

As Su Mingzhe said this, an image of a round-faced girl appeared in his mind:
"Xu Banxia, ​​Binhai City, the time is right... It seems that this plane is "Wind Blowing Banxia"!"

The two men walked quickly and soon arrived in front of a scrap collection station.

Although it was late, the recycling station was still open and two young people, a man and a woman, were sorting the waste.

The barking of the guard dog alerted the two men.

The woman turned around, revealing a dusty baby face.

To be honest, Xu Banxia, ​​who is busy at the scrap collection station all day, is far from being exquisite and beautiful.

However, Xu Banxia does have a slim figure, especially her big eyes and cherry lips. When she smiles, her eyes bend and reveal two dimples. Although she does not have the sweetness of a girl, she does have a heroic spirit.

When Xu Banxia saw that it was Aunt Jiang who came with a handsome young man, she immediately understood their purpose. She felt distressed, but she had to force a smile and greeted them:

"Aunt Jiang, are you here to give us instructions again?"

Scrap collection stations have always been the focus of attention of street offices and police stations.

As one of the owners of the purchasing station, Xu Banxia was summoned by the street office and the police station many times. She was a little afraid to see people from the street office coming.

Aunt Jiang also knew that she was not popular here, but she still had to do what she had to do:

"Banxia, ​​I'm here to act as a matchmaker for you. Xiao Su, come and take a look. This is Xu Banxia. I didn't lie to you, did I?"

Following a burst of introductions.

Su Mingzhe and Xu Banxia, ​​who was only 20 years old, knew each other.

If the little guy with big ears next to him didn't look at him with such bitterness and hatred, the scene would have been more harmonious.

"Okay, now that you guys know each other, I won't keep you here any longer."

Aunt Jiang saw that Su Mingzhe was about to stare at the girl, so she quickly pulled him back and whispered:

"Xiao Su, Banxia is a girl who is really hardworking and can endure hardships. You young people should try to get to know her slowly first. If you feel you can do it..."

Su Mingzhe nodded quickly and said with a smile:
"Auntie, don't worry. I am very satisfied with Banxia. Six thousand yuan is not a problem for the betrothal gift. Now it depends on Banxia's opinion."

“Pinellia…”

Aunt Jiang thought of Xu Banxia's temper and knew that this matchmaking job would be difficult to handle. However, since she dared to take on this matter, she must have a way:
"Xiao Su, don't worry. Banxia is a little cautious and slow to warm up to feelings, but she is still very enthusiastic towards others. You can try to get in touch with her first. If she doesn't agree, we can find her father..."

"Then I'll trouble you to worry about it, Auntie!"

Su Mingzhe said as he sent Aunt Jiang away. Turning back, he saw Xu Banxia and Chen Yuzhou still busy sorting the waste.

"Banxia, ​​let me lend a hand too!"

Seeing that the two men ignored him, Su Mingzhe simply stood next to Xu Banxia in a familiar manner and started to help tie up and pack.

　Happy New Year to you all!
　　A new year also means a new beginning.

　　I had been hesitating whether to write "The Wind Blows in Midsummer" or "Go to Where There is Wind".

　　Finally, I decided to follow the original outline and write about Xu Banxia first.

　　The reason is very simple, it is consistent with the previous film [Under the Zhengyang Gate] in terms of the time period!
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