According to tradition, the Zhou Family should host a meal for the guests, where both families and the matchmaker dine together, marking the engagement ceremony.
But Old Madam Liu arrived too early, and Old Zhou, upon encountering Mr. Zhuang, agreed too hastily; now the conversation is over, but the meal is yet to be prepared.
Everyone can't just sit around waiting, can they?
Fortunately, the two families lived close by, so Old Madam Liu suggested bringing over some fresh ingredients from their house to share with the Zhou Family.
She also mentioned that while the engagement is not a grand ceremony, it is still a significant event for the two children, and as the village elders have always been fond of Manbao, it would be appropriate to invite them to witness this occasion.
Her words reminded Old Zhou of the matter of adding Manbao to the family genealogy.
He agreed, thus he sent Zhou Sanlang to invite the village chief and the elders to have a meal.
