Chapter 364 Want to Stay a Few Years Longer
Mother Lin felt that she and her couldn't have a conversation. Even if it was well-intentioned, she had to accept it...
If I continue talking, I will probably get embarrassed.
"What my sister-in-law said is true, but we are an ordinary peasant family. It is considered high-class for my Zihuai to marry Dujuan, but I dare not think too much.
I have something else to do, so I won't talk to my sister-in-law for now. I'll invite her for tea when I have time."
After saying this, Lin's mother pulled her hand away, nodded politely, then quickened her pace to catch up with Lin Anan, took her arm and walked away.
"Hey, no, why are you leaving so fast? I've already said that as long as my daughter likes it, it's fine. We don't mind..."
Lin Anan followed Lin's mother without any intention of stopping, but instead walked faster.
After walking for a while, Lin Anan turned her head to look at her mother, "Mom, she has such a big face!"
"That's right. I said a few polite words to her, but she acted like she didn't understand anything."
Mother Lin shook her head, tightened Lin Anan's hand, and hurried home.
I thought it was just a small incident and could be treated as a joke.
Unexpectedly, Captain Wu's wife went to Old Du's house and ran into Jiang Bilan. The two of them had a good chat...
No one knew what benefits she had promised Jiang Bilan, but Jiang Bilan suddenly changed the subject and said that Lao Du wanted to keep Du Juan for two more years and wanted to ask the Lin family to cancel the engagement.
This was clearly a confirmed matter, but Lin Zihuai and Du Juan hadn't returned yet, and Jiang Bilan came to the door carrying large and small bags of gifts.
Lin Anan happened to be out at the bedding factory and was not at home.
"Mother-in-law, no, sister-in-law Lin, this is a last resort. My old Du has been ill recently, and his health is getting worse day by day. He wants to keep Dujuan for two more years, but he is really embarrassed..."
Jiang Bilan spoke irrelevant words and bowed deeply to Lin's mother after she finished speaking.
Lin's mother's face darkened. "What do you mean?"
Jiang Bilan looked innocent, but there was a hint of pride in her eyes, "What can I mean? You are also a parent, you should be able to understand us. Parents are the most pitiful in the world."
Mother Lin clenched the enamel cup in her hand, her knuckles turning white from the force.
The old locust tree in the corner of the yard rustled in the cold wind. A few dead leaves were blown into the hall and fell on Jiang Bilan's newly cut short hair, as if she was wearing a funny crown.
"Your Zihuai is so capable and handsome. There are many good girls like him. Not to mention those far away, there are many in the military compound."
Mother Lin gritted her teeth and placed the enamel cup heavily on the table. "At the beginning, both families agreed on this. Now you want to go back on your word? What do you think our Lin family is? Zihuai and Dujuan are making contributions to the organization, but you, as a mother, are interfering. Do you think this is appropriate?"
Jiang Bilan did not argue with Lin's mother, and hurriedly took out a handkerchief to wipe away the non-existent tears. "Old Du was muttering on the hospital bed, saying that Du Juan was not even 20 years old and should not be tied down so early. He was a loving father!"
Lin's mother was so angry that she laughed.
"I can't make the decision on this matter. Let's wait until Zihuai comes back."
Jiang Bilan paused!
"No, sister-in-law of the Lin family, why can't you, as a mother, make the decision? I have said this much, it would be meaningless for your Lin family to force it, right?"
Mother Lin suppressed her anger and said word by word: "The two children are currently dating each other, and they are in a free love relationship. This marriage was arranged by Captain Xu, and no matter from which angle you look at it, it is reasonable and within the rules.
As Zihuai's biological mother, I cannot make decisions for him rashly, otherwise it would seem that I am too fussy and confused. I am afraid that people will criticize me when I go out."
"you!"
"If you have nothing to do, please go back. If you really want to make trouble, I will call Mingzhou and Captain Xu, and we will have a good talk. Besides, we in the Lin family are trustworthy and we are not the kind of people who will break our promises."
Jiang Bilan's handkerchief was wrinkled into a clenched fist. Seeing that Lin's mother refused to listen to her words, she was very angry.
She turned around abruptly, accidentally knocking over the enamel cup on the table, and the clear water spilled onto the blue brick floor, forming a winding stream. "I'm making this clear today. If your family doesn't agree to harm my Lao Du, I will never let you go!"
Before he finished speaking, the sound of a door opening was heard outside the yard.
Chu Mingzhou strode into the courtyard. He frowned when he saw Jiang Bilan, then glanced at the mess on the ground, "What happened?"
Jiang Bilan took a step back because of his cold eyes, "I have said everything I need to say..." and turned and left.
"Wait a minute!"
Mother Lin picked up the gifts she brought and stuffed them directly into her hands, "Take your things away."
Jiang Bilan glared at Lin's mother, grabbed her things and trotted away.
The yard became quiet again.
Lin's mother was very angry.
Aunt Chu didn't dare to say a word at first. Only after the people left did she dare to step forward and ask about the situation.
Mother Lin couldn't keep it secret, and told the two how Lin Zihuai and Du Juan were dating, how Jiang Bilan sold her daughter, how Captain Xu and Lu Qing acted as matchmakers, and how they finally agreed on the gift and dowry. She told them everything.
Chu Mingzhou: "..."
Not only did Chu Mingzhou feel that the Du family had no sense of propriety, even Aunt Chu couldn't stand it anymore, "What a shameless person! A stepmother is a stepmother, she can't stand seeing the child do well at all."
Chu Mingzhou poured another glass of water for Lin's mother, "Mom, don't worry about her and don't get angry with her. I'll go see Lao Du when I have time."
Mother Lin waved her hands, "Mingzhou, no need, you are busy enough all day, Zihuai, these are just small matters, mom can handle them herself."
At that time, because the Lin family was willing to pay a sky-high bride price of 2,000 yuan, the story of Lin Zihuai and Du Juan had already spread.
Not to mention places far away, who doesn’t know about the military compound?
For Lin Zihuai, even if the marriage was ruined, it would not be a big loss. As long as he had such high conditions, it would not be difficult to find a good girl.
But what about cuckoo?
Her reputation is bound to be ruined, and when she returns to that home, everyone only wants to drink her blood and eat her flesh. How can she have a good life?
Lin's mother also knew her son's character well. Once he liked someone, he would stick to it and was very stubborn.
Jiang Bilan made a scene, combined with Zhou Yuzhen's breakup with Cheng Ge'er...
At that time, Dujuan also wanted to break off the engagement.
Lin's mother suddenly didn't want to stop her anymore. With such a family, it would be better to break off the relationship completely and live a stable life here, which would save her a lot of trouble in the future.
However, Lin's mother didn't understand these things, and Lin An'an wasn't around, so she could only speak tentatively, "Mingzhou, Du Juan is from the art troupe, and her father is a soldier. If she wants to break off the relationship... is it possible?"
Chu Mingzhou was slightly stunned. "Mom, this is irrational. Du Juan and Cheng Ge'er are in different situations. So, I'll have the people from the Women's Federation talk to Jiang Bilan. There are big problems with her thinking."
Mother Lin understood that Du Juan's situation could not be severed, and nodded, "Mom doesn't understand either. If we can't sever the relationship, forget it. I'm just asking casually."
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