Chapter 330 Dowry

There weren't many people in the obstetrics and gynecology department today, and it was soon Lin Anan's turn.

The doctor was an experienced middle-aged woman with a gentle attitude. She first asked Lin Anan carefully about her daily diet and daily routine, and then gave her a series of examinations.

"The fetus is developing very well and everything seems normal. However, pregnant women should still pay attention to keeping a good mood and doing some exercise on weekdays, which will be beneficial for future childbirth."

Mother Lin nodded repeatedly, "Doctor, you are right, I will remember it all, and I will make sure to take good care of her."

The baby is still young, just over three months old, and it is not obvious yet. There are only a few things to pay attention to.

After leaving the hospital, Lin Anan felt much more at ease.

When he returned to the compound, he happened to run into Lin Wangshu who was standing at the gate of the compound.

"Wangshu? You are..."

Mother Lin and Lin Anan looked at each other and greeted each other.

Seeing the two of them coming back, Lin Wangshu was obviously relieved. He raised the gift in his hand and said politely, "Auntie, Sister An An, I came to see you."

Lin Wangshu obviously had something important to do, otherwise she wouldn't have come here alone when the wedding was so close.

"Let's go home and have a seat. You are too polite, kid. You just came, why did you bring so many gifts?"

The three of them returned home together. Lin Wangshu sat down somewhat stiffly, rubbing his thighs unconsciously with his hands.

Lin Anan poured her a glass of water and asked softly, "Did you encounter any difficulties?"

The person is already sitting in front of me, there is no point in going around in circles.

Lin Wangshu took the cup, hesitated for a moment, and said, "It's nothing serious, I just want to ask Sister An An for help."

"oh?"

Lin's mother washed a few apples and came over, then sat aside to listen.

"Xue Ran and I will have our wedding banquet the day after tomorrow, but my parents' home is in Su City, and no one in my family can come, so... I want to ask if my dowry can go to Sister An An..."

As he spoke, Lin Wangshu looked at Lin Anan and said, "Not much, just a few quilts, a set of tableware, and a sewing machine. The day after tomorrow morning I will have someone come to get them and just put them out, so that... it will look better."

Lin Anan paused holding the teacup, not understanding what she meant.

Mother Lin also felt that it was inappropriate. "Wangshu, the dowry usually goes with the girl. Where are you getting married from? Is there no place to put the dowry?"

Lin Wangshu's eyes were red. "I got married from an aunt's family in the government compound. It was arranged by my mother-in-law."

Lin's mother felt that something was even more wrong. The military compound was far away from the government compound. The dowry was not a lot, but not a little either. Was it really necessary to send it so far and transport it there?

Lin Wangshu seemed to see the confusion of the two people. She bit her lip and lowered her voice a little, "Auntie, Sister An An, to be honest, I don't have any acquaintances here. I prepared all these dowries for myself. It is really inconvenient to marry into someone else's house, and I really have no place to marry.

You all know that the Xue family is a well-off family. I don’t want my dowry to go through my mother-in-law’s hands. Otherwise, I’m afraid my life will be hard in the future.”

"Why don't you discuss this with Xue Ran?"

Lin Wangshu's eyes were filled with stubbornness. "It's not that I don't want to discuss it, it's just that there's no need."

Lin Anan frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "Wangshu, I can understand your thoughts, but we are not close relatives. It is indeed unreasonable to do this. If the Xue family finds out, will it cause unnecessary misunderstandings?"

Lin Wangshu quickly explained: "Sister An An, no. I chose your family for my own selfish reasons. After all, you are a military family with a clean family tradition. We are relatives. If I go out from your family... people will look up to me."

It's quite honest.

"Xue Ran and I have a good relationship. He knows my difficulties and will support my decision. I really don't want to lose face in the Xue family because of this matter."

Mother Lin listened at the side and felt a little bit reluctant.

However, she didn't dare to make a decision on her own and still had to see what Lin Anan thought.

Lin Anan thought about it for a while and nodded slightly to Lin's mother, indicating that she could help.

Lin Wangshu is definitely not a simple person. She has the Xue family behind her, so it is not a loss to make this good connection.

She seemed to be asking for help, but in fact she was trying to make friends, and there must be a purpose for that.

Lin Anan minds being used maliciously, but doesn't mind mutual benefit.

I'll do you a favor today and ask for it back later.

Moreover, the recognition of relatives took place in front of the Xue brothers and sisters that day, and everyone knew that the two were only distant relatives and were not a big deal.

Mother Lin understood and sighed softly, "It's not easy for you, my child. Since you have said this, we can't let you be embarrassed. As long as you think doing this will be good for your future life, we will help you."

Lin Wangshu's eyes were filled with gratitude. "Auntie, Sister An An, thank you so much. I know this has caused you trouble, but I really have no other choice. When I live a good life in the future, I will definitely repay you."

Lin Anan smiled and waved her hands, "What's the point of talking about repaying or not repaying? We are all relatives, and it is only natural for us to help each other. Don't worry, we will be there early the day after tomorrow to ensure that the dowry is taken away smoothly."

Lin Wangshu nodded, and his mood was obviously much more relaxed.

Then, Lin's mother started to say something polite, "Wangshu, you are getting married soon, and you still have a long life ahead of you. You and Xueran should understand each other and live a good life. If you are wronged in your husband's family, don't keep it to yourself, tell us."

Lin Wangshu is a smart man, of course he won't respond directly, "Auntie, I remember. I will live a good life with Xue Ran, and I will also be filial to my parents-in-law and live a good life."

After chatting for a while, Lin Wangshu suddenly talked about the village where she had been sent to work. "I went to Guangming Brigade. You know what, the brigade leader was a capable person. Apart from the collective labor of the production team, he also led the people in the brigade to raise poultry on the barren hills, and sold them to the state purchasing station after they were raised..."

In 1975, it was the planned economy period, and personal entrepreneurship and business activities were greatly restricted. Most people did not dare to make this kind of extracurricular income, so they had to do it with their fellow villagers.

"A few days ago, Xue Ran and I went to climb Tan Mountain, and by chance we saw a piece of wasteland like this at the foot of Tan Mountain. The conditions there were better than those at Guangming Brigade, but no one was operating it."

Lin Anan listened to Lin Wangshu's story, raised her eyebrows slightly, and asked with interest: "Wangshu, you are telling me these, not just to share your experience, do you have any ideas?"

Lin Wangshu had a smile on her face and a hint of appreciation flashed in her eyes. She believed that Lin Anan understood.

"Nothing, I just happened to see it and felt it was a pity. The conditions of that wasteland are so good. If it can be utilized, maybe something can be achieved."