Chapter 181: Fixing The Date (4) (1/2)

The two families knew each other well, so Mo Beihan agreed to all their requests. In fact, the Gu family did not have to make any requests as he had already arranged everything. When he explained his arrangements, the Gu family could not find fault with anything.

“Yao Yao is still young. Even after we’re engaged, we’ll wait until she’s eighteen to get married. I will obey the Gu family in this. I can wait.

“The ninth day of the month is an auspicious date. Although it’s just an engagement, we must still celebrate in some way. I think the two families should have a meal together! We can invite some close relatives and friends as well. The Gu family will host, and I will make the preparations.

“As for the brigade, throwing a dinner now is impossible, as that would be too conspicuous. But we must do something, because it is a joyous occasion.

“Let’s prepare some sweets for the children. For food, we’ll make some pepper soup, bone broth or fish soup. There’s no need to prepare any main dishes.”

An engagement was just a formality.

In these times, many people did not even throw a wedding dinner when they got married simply because they did not have the resources. Even if they had sufficient resources, Mo Beihan would not allow the Gu family to host an engagement celebration.

If it were just him, it would not matter. He came from a good background and it was no problem.

But the Gu family was different. They were landlords. If their granddaughter threw a dinner just for an engagement, it would be too blatant.

They would just prepare some food and show some hospitality.

So they decided on the ninth day of the new year!

Once the date was fixed, Mo Beihan became very excited. He ran around all day, either making arrangements for the engagement dinner, or inviting guests.

Although he could not make a big deal out of it, he could still show his abilities.

Others would take note of it, and it would deter them from making trouble for the Gu family.