Chapter 324 Du Family
In the afternoon, Lin Anan took her mother to the department store to buy some gifts.
No matter what the Du family thinks, this face is done for Du Juan and we can't be careless.
Coincidentally, the things that Lin's father transported from Suzhou also arrived in the Northwest, so he went there to pick them up.
"Mom, this is too much."
"Your father brought these specially for you. Just keep them with peace of mind. Whether they are for food or daily use, they are all from your father's heart."
"Yes, yes, but I don't lack anything."
"You silly girl, why do you complain about having too many good things?"
The things that Lin's father had people transported over amounted to two large boxes, which were firmly secured with wooden frames. It took two strong men to move each box, so it was obvious that Lin Anan and her mother could not carry them away.
Finally, they hired an ox cart and had it transported to the military compound.
"Our team has a good harvest this time, and your father has definitely brought back a lot of good stuff. I'll take a look at it when I get back. After all, many of the common things in Jiangnan are not common in the Northwest."
"Okay, I'll listen to you."
Finally, the two of them went to the department store to pick out some gifts, and without staying long, went home.
Mother Lin said everything was easy, but as time ticked by, she became a little uneasy.
"An'an, do you think it's okay for me to wear this dress tomorrow? It won't look tacky, right? I'm afraid it will embarrass you."
"Not at all, my mom is very fashionable."
"Then listen to me, after meeting Du Juan's father, is it okay to say this..."
In fact, if you think about it carefully, Lin's mother has no experience in helping her children get married.
Lin Anan and Chu Mingzhou were engaged when they were young. At that time, they only had a marriage certificate and had never even met each other, let alone the formality of marriage.
One got married for a mission quota, the other got married for a university quota. They each had their own purposes and had no intention of following the rules.
Moreover, Lin Anan had long lost hope for love at that time. She only wanted to go to college. Her health was not good, and no one dared to force her to do anything.
They got married, but she refused to go to the Northwest and never thought about holding a wedding with Chu Mingzhou.
Lin's mother rubbed her hands and asked her daughter again and again, how should she say this to be considered cultured, how should she say that to be considered decent...
The next day.
Lu Qing and Captain Xu arrived very early. They were both obviously dressed up, neat and tidy from head to toe.
Several people went to the Du family on time with carefully prepared gifts.
The Du family is in the northwest corner of the military compound, some distance away.
Du Juan and Lin Zihuai had been waiting near the Du family's house in advance. When they saw them coming, they went to greet them.
In the courtyard of the Du family, Du Juan's stepmother Jiang Bilan was standing at the door with an indifferent expression. She was polite only when she looked at Captain Xu.
Du Juan's father Du Jianbing stood beside her with a serious expression. When he saw Captain Xu and others, he hurried over to greet them.
"Captain Xu, Instructor Lu, you are here, please come in."
Captain Xu nodded and walked into the yard with everyone else.
Lin Anan and the others greeted them politely, but Jiang Bilan seemed not to hear them and turned to pour tea, while Father Du forced a smile.
Everyone sat down in the main hall of the Du family. Mother Lin spoke first. She smiled and said, "Brother Du, we are here today to talk about the two children. Zihuai and Dujuan are destined to be together. They are in love with each other. As parents, we also hope that they can be happy."
Jiang Bilan came out with tea. When she heard this, her face changed immediately. "Hey, comrade, don't say anything careless. My daughter is engaged. Although our Du family is a small family, we are also a military family. We value our promises the most. You can't make such jokes."
Her statement, which was a small move but achieved great results, really did not give face to the people present.
Father Du coughed lightly, his face looking rather grim. "Put down the tea and go cook first."
"Okay!" Jiang Bilan served tea to the few people, but when she put Lin's mother's cup down, her movement was a little heavy, and some tea splashed out.
After all, Lu Qing was young, and he was not as patient as Captain Xu, so his face immediately darkened.
Jiang Bilan met his gaze, was slightly startled, and immediately dodged, "Old Du, you are the head of the family, you have to be more sensible in what you do."
Father Du hummed lightly, feeling a little headache.
Jiang Bilan didn't stay any longer and turned to walk towards the kitchen. Even after she had walked a long way, everyone could still hear her sighing, "It's so hard to be a stepmother!"
Lin Anan found that Du Juan seemed like a different person as soon as she returned home. She lowered her head and didn't say a word. She didn't even seem to notice Jiang Bilan's behavior.
Father Du sighed, "This... This is probably not appropriate. My daughter is indeed engaged. A good girl won't marry two husbands. Forget about the marriage proposal. Everyone stay for a simple meal and treat it as a visit to our home."
Mother Lin frowned slightly, feeling somewhat dissatisfied with Father Du's attitude of trying to smooth things over, but she still kept a smile on her face and said, "Brother Du, this marriage matter ultimately depends on the wishes of the children. Du Juan and my son Zihuai truly love each other, and as parents, don't we just hope that our children can find their own happiness?
Moreover, this is a new society, and those bad habits are no longer popular. The engagement between Du Juan and the Fan family was made without her knowledge, which is unacceptable both morally and logically. "
Head of the group Xu took a sip of tea and said, "Old Du, sister-in-law is right. This is a new era, and freedom of marriage is a basic principle. We cannot sacrifice the happiness of our children because of some old concepts and so-called promises. Since Du Juan has someone she likes, we should also respect her choice."
After listening to what Captain Xu and Lin's mother said, Father Du showed an embarrassment on his face. Finally, he looked at Du Juan and said, "Daya, the Fan family is your mother's best friend. They know everything about you. I have also seen the boy from the Fan family. He is quite outstanding. You must cherish your blessings. This is a lifelong event."
Du Juan raised her head and looked straight at her father. "Dad, is my opinion important to you? If Captain Xu and the others were not here today, would you still remember to ask me? Besides, Jiang Bilan is not my mother."
"you!"
Father Du stood up suddenly, his eyes wide open, "Is this the rule you learned? No wonder your mother said she dared not teach you. You don't even have the most basic sense of gratitude. What great achievements do you expect to make in the future?"
Lin Anan laughed when she heard this.
Looking at the tall man in front of me, I seemed to finally understand what Liu's mother meant when she said, "If there is a stepmother, there must be a stepfather."
Lin Zihuai clenched his fists tightly and was about to speak when he was pushed back by Lin Anan.
Lin Anan also stood up. Although she still had a smile on her face, her tone was a little cold. "Uncle Du, what you said is not right. Don't you know what kind of life Du Juan has been living at home these years? What do you mean by not daring to teach? What do you mean by not being grateful?
A loving father makes his son filial. She lost her biological mother when she was young, and her stepmother ignored her. As a father, you should be her most solid support, but what about you? Have you really cared about her life? Have you considered her situation? You have a new life, but does she have any choice?
Now that she has finally met someone she truly loves and wants to pursue her own happiness, you are still using these outdated concepts to pressure her. Is this fair?"
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