Chapter 084

After Han Ting went to bed, Wang Cuiying and Li Lan stopped pasting paper boxes.

After putting away the paper shells on the table, Wang Cuiying went to the kitchen, poured some white flour and added warm water to knead the dough. Li Lan took 80 cents and a pound of meat coupons and went out to the grocery store to buy pork.

After entering the grocery store, I first greeted Wu Xuemei, who was in charge of the seasoning counter.

After greeting her, Wu Xuemei asked her with a smile: "What are you here to buy?"

Li Lan gestured to the pork counter and said, "Come and weigh a pound of pork to go home and make dumplings."

Wu Xuemei then asked, "Are there any relatives coming to your house?"

Li Lan smiled and said, "San'er is back."

Wu Xuemei said softly, "That means you have to have a good meal."

She was not surprised that Han Ting came back. After all, everyone in the courtyard knew about it two days ago.

Li Lan wanted to buy some pork and go back to make dumplings, so Wu Xuemei didn't stay with her and say anything more.

When Li Lan bought the pork and left, she greeted her again.

Wu Xuemei worked the night shift today and got off work a little late.

When she got off work and returned to the yard, not only had the Han family prepared dumplings, but Tang Haikuan had also prepared dinner.

Chuxia was away at school, so naturally it was just the couple eating together.

The couple served their meal and sat down. Wu Xuemei took a bite of the steamed bun, drank a mouthful of porridge, and asked Tang Haikuan, "Is Han Ting back today?"

Tang Haikuan said: "I haven't seen him either, he said he came back."

Wu Xuemei added: "It seems like he came back on his own. I thought he would bring someone back with him."

Tang Haikuan said, "The policy is very strict. It's good enough that you can return to the city by yourself. How can you bring another person with you? Even if you return together from the same city, you will each be registered separately and return to your own home."

Wu Xuemei was still angry when she talked about this. She said with some emotion: "I don't know what kind of beautiful lady he is that would allow him to treat our Xia Xia like that in the countryside."

Because this matter had nothing to do with other people in the Han family, and the relationship between the two families had been very good over the years, and it was Chu Xia who insisted on going to the countryside with Han Ting, so Tang Haikuan and Wu Xuemei did not tell the Han family about what happened in the countryside.

But now that the real owner is back, he naturally thinks of this matter again.

Tang Haikuan said: "No matter what kind of fairy she is, she has nothing to do with our Xia Xia now. I am grateful to this girl for making Xia Xia see clearly and stop being stupid with Han Ting. That's good."

Wu Xuemei said, "Of course this girl has nothing to do with our Xia Xia, but Han Ting is not sure. He'd better remember that he broke up with our Xia Xia, and continue to keep his distance from Xia Xia when he sees her in the future. If he treats everything as if it's over and nothing happened, and takes advantage of our Xia Xia again, I have to tell him these unpleasant words."

Tang Haikuan: "Let's wait and see."

***

In the east room.

Han Qingtian and Han Lei came back from get off work.

Wang Cuiying and Li Lan also brought the dumplings to the table.

Han Qingtian didn't order Han Feipeng to go, but went to the room himself, woke up Han Ting who was still sleeping, and said to him: "The dumplings are ready, don't sleep anymore, get up and eat!"

Han Ting opened his eyes while lying on the bed, and called out dazedly, "Dad."

Then he immediately forced himself to wake up, got up, dressed, and went outside with Han Qingtian. He exchanged a few words with Han Lei and said to Han Mengyuan: "Oh, Mengyuan has grown into a big girl."

After saying that, he touched Han Feipeng's head and said, "You have grown a lot taller."

We are all family, there is no need to be so polite.

Wang Cuiying didn't let Han Ting continue the small talk and said, "Hurry up and eat first. The weather is cold. If you don't eat the dumplings quickly, they will get cold soon."

Dumplings stuffed with pork are not something we eat often at home.

After hearing what Wang Cuiying said, the family of seven quickly picked up their chopsticks and started eating while the food was hot.

After eating a few dumplings to fill his stomach, he started talking again.

Han Lei was the first to ask Han Ting: "The organization asked you all to come back, how are the work arrangements?"

This is indeed the most important thing at the moment.

Hearing Han Lei's question, Han Qingtian, Wang Cuiying and Li Lan all looked at Han Ting, waiting for his answer.

Han Ting finished another dumpling and said, "Too many people came back at once, and there are no jobs for them. We should first transfer our household registration and grain and oil relations back, and wait for the street youth office to assign us jobs."

Han Qingtian asked: "Did you say how long we have to wait?"

Han Ting said: "Who knows? You need a job to get it."

Li Lan thought about it and said to Han Lei, "We don't know how long it will take for the subdistrict office to divide the money. Why don't we give the subdistrict office some gifts or ask someone to find a job for San'er?"

It's not a good thing for an adult of this age to not work and just eat at home.

Life at home is already tight, and if we raise someone with a big appetite, we'll be even more financially strapped.

Han Lei continued, "With so many people coming back at once, wouldn't others know to give gifts to the street office? Jobs will definitely be given to those with connections first. What connections do we have?"

Han Ting certainly knew what they were worried about.

He said, "I will take care of my own affairs. You don't need to meddle in my own affairs. Sijiu City is so big, can't I still find a job?"

I'm really afraid that I won't be able to find a decent job.

Han Qingtian added, "What kind of job can you find for yourself? Come with me to ride a tricycle? I sent you several telegrams asking you to study hard for the university entrance exam, but you just wouldn't listen. There are only three families living in our courtyard. Chuxia and Guanjie have both been admitted to university. After graduation, the state will directly assign them jobs..."

"Oh..." Han Ting interrupted Han Qingtian, "Dad, I just came back from the countryside, are you going to let me eat? I'm not born to be a college student, you know that. Live your own life, do you have to compete with others? Aren't you tired?"

I really can't eat any more if I continue talking about this.

Wang Cuiying said, "I'm still so happy, and you're talking about this. I've suffered for three years in the countryside, and finally came back. I'll take a few days to rest. There's no rush for a job, just look for one slowly. When I was at home, I not only didn't have a job but also went to school, but I didn't starve to death."

Han Ting felt relieved after hearing this, he looked at Wang Cuiying and said with a smile: "Mom is still good to me."

Hearing Han Ting say this, Li Lan also hurriedly explained: "San'er, we don't dislike you for anything, we are just worried about you. This matter is really not urgent, don't feel pressured."

Han Ting smiled and said to Li Lan: "I know, my sister-in-law is also good to me."

Li Lan's kindness to Han Ting is not fake.

Because Han Lei is much older than Han Ting, when she married into the Han family, Han Ting was only four or five years old. She watched Han Ting grow up, and the feelings between them are different.

Having said this, the atmosphere at the table eased.

In order to avoid making Han Ting feel uncomfortable, they did not bring up any troublesome or unhappy topics, including the matter between Han Ting and Chu Xia, and his love affair in the countryside.

He has never talked about these things on his own initiative, which means he must not want to talk about them.

He just got home, so there's no rush to tell him these things. I can ask him slowly later when I have time.

Han Ting obviously didn't want to chat too much with his family.

After he finished his meal, he immediately put down his chopsticks and went out to look for Chaozi and the pot lid.

After washing up at night, I go to bed and prepare for sleep.

Wang Cuiying complained to Han Qingtian, "What are you doing? You've just got a job and you're already looking for a job and taking the college entrance exam. You don't want your child to have an easy life."

Han Qingtian said, "I am just worried because of his careless look. Chuxia is a student at Peking University, and Guanjie is a student at the Normal College. Look at him."

Wang Cuiying said, "What's there to worry about? What's wrong with not being a college student? I have confidence in our San'er. He must be the kind of person people say he is, a late bloomer. Besides, when San'er marries Chuxia, then the college student from Peking University will be ours, right?"

Han Qingtian pulled the quilt aside and went to sleep, "I hope this kid can do well on his own."

Wang Cuiying: "Don't hope, our San'er will definitely do well."

***

Han Ting came back only when it was time to go to bed.

There were many people in his family and there were not enough rooms, so they drew the curtains when they slept.

Han Ting naturally didn't have his own room, and he slept on the same bed with Han Feipeng.

But he didn't care about these things. After all, the living conditions at home were much better than in the countryside.

And he doesn't stay at home much.

The next day, he slept until noon, ate the breakfast that Wang Cuiying had left for him, said goodbye to Wang Cuiying, and said he was going to handle the settlement procedures, then went out again.

After he went out, he didn't come back for the whole day.

He came back just before going to bed at night and ate the meal that Wang Cuiying had left for him. He didn't say a few words to his family. After eating, he washed up and went back to bed.

He remained like this for the next three or four days.

His family was used to him being like this, because before he went to the countryside, he often hung out like this, and often didn't even come home at night.

He came back a little earlier this evening.

Han Qingtian and Wang Cuiying were still awake, so they took the opportunity to ask him, "Have you registered your household registration?"

Han Ting nodded as he ate his meal and said, "We've applied, and the grain and oil relations have been transferred back. The Youth League Office asked us to wait for news, and they will notify us immediately if there are jobs. We're also looking for one ourselves."

That sounds good, less frivolous.

Han Qingtian nodded and said, "Then wait, I believe the organization will make arrangements."

Han Ting doesn't seem to care much about work.

After finishing his meal, he put down his chopsticks, looked at Han Qingtian and Wang Cuiying and said, "I have something to tell you."

Han Qingtian was now in a good mood towards him. "Tell me what's the matter."

Han Ting didn't beat around the bush or hesitate, and just said, "I'm planning to get married, and I'll get it done before the New Year."

Hearing this, Wang Cuiying and Han Qingtian were suddenly stunned.

Wang Cuiying was stunned for a moment before she spoke: "What did you say? Marriage? Who are you marrying?"

Han Ting said, "I dated a girl when I was sent to work in the countryside, but I never told you about it. We should have been married in the countryside a long time ago, but for some reasons, it was delayed until I returned to the city."

Wang Cuiying's voice suddenly became unhappy, and her tone was even a little excited, "What girl? What about you should have gotten married long ago? You are dating in the countryside without telling us, how can it be considered serious? San'er, everything else is fine, but I don't agree with this! You know that I only recognize Chuxia as my daughter-in-law!"

Han Ting didn't waste any more time talking to them.

He reached directly into his schoolbag, pulled out a piece of paper and placed it on the dining table.

Although Wang Cuiying was illiterate, she recognized it as a marriage certificate at a glance.

The moment she saw the marriage certificate, she was so exhausted that she almost fainted.

Han Ting looked at Wang Cuiying and Han Qingtian and said, "After my household registration was settled, I applied to the street office. I just got the marriage certificate today. I must get married."

Han Qingtian's whole old face was completely black.

Wang Cuiying was so angry that she was shaking all over. She stretched out her hands and punched Han Ting, grumbling as she punched him: "You little bastard! You little bastard! You are pissing me off to death! Is there anything else you dare not do!"

There was a lot of noise outside, so Han Lei and Li Lan also came out.

Seeing Wang Cuiying desperately hitting Han Ting, Han Lei went over to grab Wang Cuiying and asked, "What's wrong? What are you doing?"

Wang Cuiying was so angry that tears streamed down her face.

She picked up the marriage certificate and threw it to Han Lei: "Look for yourself! Look at what that little bastard did! He got married without telling us!"

Han Lei and Li Lan looked at the marriage certificate together.

After reading it, both of them frowned.

Han Lei looked at Han Ting and said emotionally, "What are you doing? It's ok that you didn't tell your family about your relationship, but you didn't tell them about something as big as getting married?"

Han Ting said: "I'm afraid you won't agree if I tell you, and it will be troublesome to talk about it."

Han Qingtian suddenly shouted, "So you just got married without telling us? You don't care about other things, but you are very enthusiastic about getting married! Do you still take us seriously?!"

Li Lan also felt that what he did was very frustrating and infuriating.

Of course she couldn't show her anger, she said earnestly: "San'er, why are you in such a hurry? Before getting married, you should at least meet each other's parents? Get to know each other's family situation, right? Besides, Chuxia is such a good girl, how could you... You haven't even seen Chuxia since you came back..."

Han Ting continued, "I know you all like Chu Xia and think she's great in every way, but I've already said it before, I only see her as my sister and she only sees me as her brother, you're just overthinking it. We've been wearing crotchless pants and playing in the mud together since we were little, how could we possibly be together?"

Wang Cuiying suddenly became angry again and reached out to slap him.

Wang Cuiying slapped him and cried while cursing at him: "You little bastard! She went to the countryside for you! She might have gone to college for you! She was willing to go to the countryside with you even though it was so hard. She has done so much for you since she was a child. Everyone in the hospital can see it, but you are blind and can't see it! You will regret it! You will regret it!"