Chapter 129 As a Son-in-law

"The Han family found a man who is nearly 40 years old for Han Mei. I heard that the man's belly is bulging. He has a son and a daughter, and the child is not much younger than Han Mei. The family is willing to give the gift according to the Han family's requirements, three turns and one turn, forty-eight legs, and a gift of 400 yuan. This is enough for her two brothers to get married."

Lin Yan has never liked Han Mei, but when she heard that her family arranged this, she couldn't help but feel sympathy. How could there be such profit-seeking parents who don't care about their daughter? Maybe they thought that in this way, Han Mei and Lin Yi would have to compromise. But they didn't expect to force people to this point!

Fang Mingche said in shock: "So the two of them stole the household registration books at home and got the certificate? Then I think Lin Yi did a pretty good job this time. Moreover, Han Mei didn't ask for anything and went with him to get the certificate. I have a new respect for them!"

He didn't have a deep understanding and contact with these two people in his previous life. I really hate them, and I just think they are a selfish couple. But from the perspective of each other, this is really true love!

Moreover, the parents-in-law who compromised and gave in in the previous life actually held on in this life, and did not follow the wishes of the Han family. The difference from the previous life is that A Yan returned to Beijing! Maybe in the previous life, there was no daughter to rely on, and only the son beside her. But in this life, A Yan and he arrived in the capital at the same time, and then passed the college entrance examination. This incident probably gave the two elders confidence, so they flatly rejected the development of the Han family.

Lin Yan did not discuss this matter with Fang Mingche, but frowned and said: "Now the people of the Han family have come to make trouble! And beat Lin Yi up. The two families agreed to sit down and talk this Sunday, after all, they have already received the marriage certificate. My mother asked you to go over and see it then."

Lin's mother was afraid that pregnant Lin Yan would have something to do, and Yanyan was just a child. So she only called Fang Mingche on the phone. After all, the Han family came to the house today and were quite fierce.

Fang Mingche nodded. As a son-in-law, he had an obligation to do this. The Lin family didn't have any more male heirs.

He said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "Can you ask your uncle to help? I think he's on par with the two elders of the Han family." They were both shameless and greedy.

Lin Yan sneered, "My uncle is a man who can only hold on to the door frame. His arrogance is only directed at family members. He thinks that family members should give in to him and help him. And it was true in the past for various reasons. He is a coward to outsiders!"

Fang Mingche said with a "tsk", this kind of person is the most useless!

Lin Yan smiled, "My parents have high hopes for you. Neither the old Lin family nor the old Zhu family has anyone who can handle external affairs. You are a tough person. And you are a student from a prestigious university, so you have a bright future. But my parents are also a little confused. My dad said that you are a teacher, and weak scholars are usually the most shy. How come you are so powerful? In the past, when I was in the countryside, I carried a hoe to grab water, and I never saw you show up. The production team leader didn't count on you at all!"

The grabbing of water she mentioned must have happened before the two of them were in love. Otherwise, it would be impossible for Lin Yan to go and Fang Mingche to stay behind.

He said, "When grabbing water, the school won't give a special holiday. Of course, there is no room for me to show my abilities. Besides, that is really not my first line of work. Besides, there are so many young and old men in the village, so I really don't need to do anything. But you actually went to grab water, I didn't know that before."

"We have to produce, too! The educated youth are also concerned about how much grain will be distributed per person at the end of the year. Since we have all gone to the countryside, everyone has to become down-to-earth. The production team leader asked us to go and work. The male educated youth will go in front, and we female educated youth will go behind. Since we are going, I have to carry the hoe for self-protection. Otherwise , if a fight breaks out, what should I do if I

am unarmed?" Fang Mingche laughed, "Okay, you and Yanyan stay at home that day. Anyway, I will listen to our parents' instructions. However, the marriage certificate has been obtained, which means that our family has taken the initiative. Have they been together?"

Lin Yan nodded, "I heard that they took the marriage certificate to check into a room. Lin Yi has wanted to get married for more than a day or two. Now that the certificate is obtained, he must be impatient. But he was able to bear to get the certificate first and did not give the Han family any handle on him. It was worth my advice for so long. Otherwise, he really has no bottom line at all."

Fang Mingche nodded, "That will be easier to deal with."

Sunday came in a blink of an eye, and Fang Mingche rode his bicycle there early in the morning. He also took some time off, as he has a midterm exam.

After he went over, the father-in-law said, "Mingche, you're here, sit down first. Your aunt, uncle, and younger aunt and uncle will be here soon."

Fang Mingche nodded, "Didn't you call your uncle?"

"I called him, but he refused to come. It's okay, you can't count on him even if he comes. He's useless except for making trouble with his own family." Father Lin paused and said, "Mingche, your mother and I will talk to Han Mei's parents later. I guess you will have to deal with her two brothers. They are not easy to mess with."

It was those two guys who rushed over and beat Lin Yi that day. Fortunately, the neighbors came to help separate them. Otherwise, Lin Yi would have suffered a great loss that day.

Xiao Gang is really still young, still a sophomore in high school. He is less than 17 years old this year! He has done nothing but study.

The children of my sister-in-law's family have all joined the workforce, and today is Sunday. But he said he had to work overtime and couldn't come. He is unreliable. Why doesn't he have to work overtime during dinner?

As for Zhu Qiming, the nephew of his wife, he can only hold the door frame like his father. It's better if he doesn't come, otherwise if there is any injury, he will have to extort medical expenses. So the younger generation can only rely on their son-in-law.

After all, Lin Yi secretly kidnapped someone's daughter to get a marriage certificate and get married, which is considered wrong. He lacks three points of confidence in front of his father-in-law and brother-in-law.

Fang Mingche nodded, "I know, Dad."

Lin's father directly booked a private room in the teahouse to talk, so as to avoid a big fight at home. Let the neighbors and colleagues laugh at him again! People can help for the first time, but you can't rely on them everywhere.

Fang Mingche thinks this arrangement is good. Otherwise, when people come to the house, you have to mix tea and pour water for them!

Although Xiao Gang can do this job, it is better for everyone to sit down and talk outside, and it is best to talk face to face.

After several relatives arrived, Lin's mother said her bottom line, "We are still willing to give the gift for our son's marriage. We just can't let the other party ask for too much."

Otherwise, that family would probably come to beat Lin Yi again and again.

The aunt said, "Han Mei still lives in her own home. Is she still a girl?"

Lin's mother said, "They went to the guesthouse to get a room."

Han Mei was naturally beaten by her father! Now this in-law has to be accepted even if he doesn't want it.

"Oh, that's good."

When the time came, everyone went to the teahouse together. Soldiers talk to soldiers, generals talk to generals.

Fang Mingche was not very active or proactive. Negotiations and the like were all handed over to others. He just sat there drinking tea and listening.

It was when Han Mei's eldest brother wanted to hit Lin Yi again that he reached out to stop him. He pinched the other's tendons, causing him to scream in pain and bend over.

Although Ah Yan scolded this brother harshly, she was actually quite protective of him in her heart.

The key point was that the Han family kid reached out to push someone, and his target was Lin Yi. But judging from the posture, he might push his own father-in-law!

He certainly couldn't just stand by and watch.

He frowned and said, "The heads of the two families are talking, why are you touching them? Do you have any rules? Sit down and listen to the elders."

Han Mei's eldest brother was quite tall, but Fang Mingche was a little taller than him when he stood up. And Fang Mingche's attack was quite ruthless. It didn't seem like he hit hard, but he pinched the tendons. Han Mei's eldest brother's face turned blue from being pinched by him.

The aunt and uncle looked at each other. Ah Yan was a good man.

Han Mei's younger brother hurried forward when he saw that his brother was at a disadvantage.

Seeing that they were two against one, Lin Yi also wanted to come over. He still knew that his brother-in-law was standing up for him.

Fang Mingche blocked him behind him, and then kicked Han Mei's younger brother on the calf even faster. Han Mei's younger brother wanted to kick him, but he was the first to get there.

Han Mei's younger brother retracted his foot and said with a breath, "A martial artist?"

Fang Mingche said, "Yes, I have practiced martial arts. But I didn't take the initiative to provoke, it can only be regarded as self-defense. Okay, sit down!"

The two brothers suffered a loss and sat down unwillingly.

Han's father also knew that his daughter had obtained the marriage certificate from Lin Yi, so he really couldn't ask for too much dowry. Seeing that his two sons who had always been domineering were controlled by the son-in-law of the Lin family, he couldn't help but be slightly surprised.

"There are college students like you?"

Fang Mingche said, "You can do both literature and martial arts. In the past, students had to undergo military training, and they were trained in my direction."

Military training is to cultivate discipline and obedience! He was just talking about it. However, he did participate in military training in elementary and middle school.

Seeing that the two sons of the Han family were obedient, Fang Mingche sat down next to his father-in-law again.

The bargaining and haggling were done by Lin's mother and aunt. Although the aunt did not let her children come, she was still very supportive. Han Mei's mother and aunt combined were somewhat unable to convince her.

The point is only one: the two children have obtained a marriage certificate and have had a bridal chamber. This is because they are ignorant! But we adults still pay attention to people. However, we will give what we should give, but you cannot make demands.

Anyway, the two sides argued for a long time, and finally agreed not to have a gift money. However, Han Mei will take over Lin's father's job in the future.

After marriage, Han Mei will take home ten yuan a month. This money will be paid for five years as a reward for the Han family's training Han Mei to study in high school. He

also didn't want a betrothal gift, just cash. The betrothal gift that Lin Yi was willing to give couldn't be divided into two to marry two sons. 120 yuan a year, 600 yuan for five years.

Fang Mingche didn't participate in these specific discussions.

He and Lin Yan made it clear that they didn't need to take over the job from their father-in-law. He remembered that the succession would be cancelled in 1986.

If his father-in-law retired at the age of 60, there would be no succession at all. If he retired early, Han Mei could indeed take over the job.

In the 1990s, being a worker was not as glorious as it is now. At that time, it was not far from being laid off.

Speaking of being a worker, it was the most glorious when agriculture supported industry in the past few years. You

can get wages and various receipts on time, and there is a supply of commercial grain. But after the reform and opening up, the rural household contract responsibility system, and the surplus labor force can go to the southern coastal cities to work.

Grain coupons were cancelled in 1983, and then other receipts were cancelled one after another. There is not much difference between being a worker and being a farmer.

Especially later, many people were willing to be farmers. I don’t know how many people wanted to be farmers who could get dividends per person.

The two families still didn’t talk very happily, and Lin’s father was very unhappy. He didn’t want to retire early, but if he didn’t agree, the matter would not end.

So, after the talk, he didn’t mean to invite the Han family to lunch at all.

The other family didn’t seem to be very satisfied with the result, but they had to compromise because their daughter had obtained the marriage certificate. In the end, the talk ended unpleasantly.

When the Lin family returned home, Lin's mother looked at Lin Yi's room and said, "I'll change your bed and build a wardrobe for you. The rule has always been that the man provides the house and the woman provides the furniture. Their family didn't even mention it."

She felt a little sick when she thought about having to give the Han family 600 yuan from the time of marriage.

Fang Mingche said, "Lin Yi's wedding banquet, A Yan and I will give 20 yuan as gifts. Mom and Dad, since there is nothing else, I will go back first."

The banquet was scheduled for Sunday two weeks later, and 20 yuan was definitely a heavy gift. Usually it's 2 yuan! However, after all, they are brothers, so they have to give so much.

Lin's father said, "Stay for dinner before leaving."

This son-in-law has made great efforts today. Moreover, without his and A Yan's status as college students, the Han family may not be able to give up so easily.

"No, I'm worried about them. Aunt, uncle, aunt, uncle, you stay for dinner. Ah Yan is pregnant, I have to go back to see her."

Lin's mother said, "Okay, then you go back first."

When Lin Yan heard that her father's job was finally given up, she curled her lips and said, "I hope it's 10 yuan."

"As long as my parents-in-law don't support them, they shouldn't give more. Where do they get the money to give more?"

Unexpectedly, within two days, Lin Yi and Han Mei came to the door together. Han Mei wanted to sell vegetables and eggs on credit from Lin Yan, and she would pay once she sold them.

Fang Mingche didn't care and let Lin Yan make the decision.

Lin Yi called her "sister" again and again, and Han Mei also called her. Lin Yan agreed.

"Okay, the upper limit is 10 yuan each time! But we have to wait until after the wedding."

Otherwise, there might be complications.

She looked at Han Mei and said, "Since you are already my brother's wife, I will take care of you as a relative. Whether it is selling vegetables or eggs, as long as you are willing to work hard, you can still make money. If you need it, you can follow the people in our compound first."

Han Mei nodded, "Okay, thank you sister."

"Go back and prepare for the wedding first."

Two weeks later, Fang Mingche and his family of three were preparing to go out for a wedding after taking the midterm exam, and Wang Dexian called.

"Xiao Fang, you just finished the exam and you don't have anything to do? My old man wants to see you."

"Today?"

"Yes."

Fang Mingche said, "My brother-in-law is getting married today. Is it okay in the afternoon?"

Wang Dexian covered the microphone and said a few words, then said, "Okay. At two o'clock in the afternoon, I will drive a car to the entrance of the state-owned restaurant to pick you up."

"Okay!"

There are not a few guests today. After all, Lin's father and mother work in the factory, and they have also sent many gifts to attend the weddings of their colleagues' children. Gifts should be reciprocated, and people should also return gifts.

Fang Mingche told his father-in-law. He has something important to do in the afternoon, so he has to leave at two o'clock.

Father Lin asked, "Can you drink today?"

Fang Mingche shook his head, "I'd better not drink at all. I'm going to meet a very important person."

Father Lin stared at him and said, "Okay then."

Mother Lin whispered, "Who is more important than his brother-in-law's wedding?"

Father Lin said, "He can't get drunk. If he gets drunk, will A Yan take care of him with a big belly?"

"But can't he change the date for his own business?"

In fact, it might be possible to talk it over, but Fang Mingche has been waiting for a long time. Moreover, if you ask a big shot to change the time, he may have other arrangements later. The key is that he may not necessarily ask him to come forward.

At 1:50 in the afternoon, Fang Mingche started looking at his watch. At two o'clock, there was a sound of honking outside.

He got up and looked at the window, and when he looked out, it was indeed Wang Dexian.

"Dad, I have to go first. Ah Yan, if I can't make it back later, you and Yan Yan will take a taxi back."

Lin Yan was already a little worried, and it was obviously difficult to ride a bicycle with Yan Yan. They took a taxi this morning.

Including picking up the bride, Lin Yi always called for a taxi.

Fang Mingche gave instructions and hurried downstairs. He got on the military jeep driven by Wang Dexian and left. Relatives and friends hurriedly asked Lin Yan what was going on.

Lin Yan spread her hands, "Men don't talk so much to the women at home when they do things. I only know that the person who drove here is the son of a cadre in the military district, and he is quite familiar with Mingche. I'm not sure what they were discussing."

The uncle was also watching the military jeep drive away from the window, "This kind of car is so cool to drive! He must be the son of a high-ranking official, what's his family background? How do you know such a person? Sister, you can't hold your son-in-law back for knowing such a person."

Lin Yan frowned and said, "I don't know any of this. Uncle, you are right, we all can't hold us back."

"Are you afraid that your uncle will take advantage of you?"

Lin's mother stepped forward to support Lin Yan and said, "Why are you making a fuss with a pregnant woman? Yan, do you want to go home and rest?"

Qin Na, my cousin from my aunt's family, stepped forward, "Aunt, you still have to entertain guests here, let me accompany my cousin back."

Lin Yan said, "No, I can do it myself."

Her cousin never gets up early unless there is something to gain. Very realistic! If she goes back with him, she will definitely ask around.

After Lin Yan and Yan Yan left, Qin Na muttered, "It seems that my cousin's husband can really make a lot of friends in college." The

cousin said, "That's not true. But that's his ability, and it has nothing to do with us. I still hope that Xiao Gang can get into a good university."

The uncle said, "Is it that easy to get into university?"

"Our Xiao Gang took the exam for the first time this year. Didn't Yan and Ming Che take the exam three times before they were admitted? Don't worry!"

(End of this chapter)