Folk story: Prospective father-in-law "tests" for son-in-law

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Earlier, there was a landowner in the village, his surname was Wang and his name was Zonghan. He had no children and only one daughter, named Wang Laidi. When his daughter reached marriageable age, Wang Zonghan was determined to recruit a son-in-law. His requirements are not high, he should be a scholar at the most basic level, right?

But who among the scholars doesn’t want to climb up? Who wants to be chained in this ravine? Seeing that his daughter's marriage was about to be delayed, Wang Zonghan quickly urged his daughter. Wang Laidi said: "Dad, don't worry, my daughter has already fallen in love with someone."

Who is her daughter's crush on? It is Changshou, the young king of the same clan and clan in the village. Changshou has not had a father since he was a child, and the mother and son make a living by farming.

When Zong Han heard this, he shook his head repeatedly: "No, no! Changshou Douda is illiterate, let alone a scholar, he is not even a child. Can he manage such a big family business like ours? ?”

Lai Di said: “Why can’t he control it? He is much smarter than those scholars.”

But Zonghan still disagreed. As the days passed, Laidi got older and older. It is difficult to deal with becoming an "old girl". Not to mention recruiting a wife, it is also difficult to get married. Zong Han also became a little anxious and wanted to take a step back. "You said Wang Changshou was smart. I have to try how smart he is!"

Laidi and Changshou were actually on good terms a long time ago, just because his father wouldn't let go. Even if longevity brings a wife into the house, life will not be easy. When Laidi heard that his father wanted to "try it", he quickly found Changshou.

Zong Han often meets Chang Chang, but he doesn’t pay much attention to it. Now I looked him up and down and found that he was indeed a talented person, and I couldn't help but admire my daughter's vision. He said: "If my test requires cultural questions, it will be difficult for you. I will ask you to do a simple thing now. You put this urn into that urn."

Laidi said, "Dad, aren't you trying to make things difficult? The opening of the urn is so small, can you put it in?"

Changshou said, "Okay!" He picked up the urn and threw it heavily on the ground. Shaking it, the urn suddenly fell to pieces and broke into small pieces.

Zong Han was startled and felt very distressed: "Why did you break the urn? This is an antique." Changshou said: "Otherwise, how could you put it in? How about you make a show of it? Show me. "

Zong Han was very unhappy: "How smart are you? Go ahead, I don't want to see you again."

Changshou was driven away, and Laidi was angry. She hides in her boudoir every day, sullen and unhappy. No matter what, Zong Han had to compromise in the end. After all, he would have to rely on his daughter when he gets old. He coaxed: "Look, it's been raining every day these days, and I can't go out. When it gets sunny, I'll take the test again for my father." Han said: "Recruiting a son-in-law is a lifelong event. How can we be so casual? As a father, you have a sense of proportion. Let Changshou know that it is not easy to enter our family, so that he will treat you better in the future."

The sky cleared up, and Zong Han asked Lai Di to call Changshou. "Shou Changshou, they say you are smart, then can you move our kitchen area to the sun? It's already moldy and hairy."

Changshou said: "Okay!" He moved Get the ladder, pick up the hoe, climb up to the roof and plan the tiles. Zong Han was shocked: "What are you doing?" Changshou said, "I'm drying the ground!" Zong Han said, "Come down quickly! No more drying! No more drying!"

Zong Han felt very unhappy. Happy. His test of "son-in-law" was inherently difficult. What he "tested" was not how smart the son-in-law was, but how honest he was. As long as the young man dares to admit "I really can't do it!", he will pass.

But Laidi was extremely happy. Her father finally did not "knock out" her lover. She stretched out her hands to hold her longevity and wanted to thank her father. Zong Han said: "Slow down. I said longevity, your little cleverness seems a bit rogue. I also want to test you. If you do it this time, I will admire you."

Changshou is confident. Said: "Okay!"

Zong Han said: "If you can take off the gown I am wearing, I will be convinced.

However, I have to warn you not to touch me. And you are not allowed to ask my daughter for help. "

Laidi stared again: "Dad, you are still making things difficult! When this gown is worn on you, not to mention that it is not allowed to touch you. Even if it is touched, I don’t dare to peel it off! "

Changshou said: "Can you keep your word? Zong Han said: "Of course it counts!" "

Changshou paced back and forth in front of his "father-in-law", as if thinking. After a long time, he shook his head and said, "I can't think of a way." Zong Han said: "That's right." If you can't do it, you can't do it. To be honest, I like it. I just like honest people. Okay, daughter, I agree. "

Unexpectedly, Changshou went on to say: "Although I can't take off your gown, I have a way to put it on." "

Zong Han said: "Isn't this the same truth? I don't believe it anymore. "

Changshou said: "Then you are willing to give it a try. "

Zong Han said: "Just try it! "He really took off the gown and put it aside, waiting to see how Changshou put the gown on him.

For a long time, there was still no movement in Changshou. Zong Han urged: "Come on, Why are you still standing there? "

Changshou said: "You just said that as long as you take off the gown you are wearing, you will be convinced. Isn't this taken off? "

Zong Han was stunned, and it took him a long time to react. Changshou said: "Actually, this method was often used by people in ancient times, and it was from Sun Tzu's Thirty-Six Strategies. I’ve been hearing stories like this from my mother since I was a kid! ”

Changshou admitted that he did not come up with this method, which made Zonghan and his daughter look at him with admiration. In this way, the lovers finally got married, and Wang Changshou was recruited into Wang Zonghan’s house. Changshou took his mother to They also came in and the family enjoyed family happiness.