Zhang Guilan usually has her eyes fixed on others and looks down on those who live better than her.
In her opinion, Yang Liu's family background was not as good as theirs, but she married Chu Yue, an educated youth who went to the countryside. In order to compete with others, she naturally hoped that her daughter would marry someone better than Chu Yue, so that her family would surpass them.
Before, she was afraid that she was being too impulsive, but now that she had her daughter's consent, she decided to do it.
As the New Year approached, Zhang Hongwei returned to live at the educated youth camp so that it would be more lively during the New Year.
Taking advantage of the recent free time, the male educated youth went to the mountains to prepare firewood for the winter, while the female educated youth went to weed in the private plots allocated to them.
Ever since Qin Meixia left, Zhao Xiaoqiu has been living like a duck in water here.
In addition, Liu Fang is easy to get along with and never competes with others, so even though they still go to the fields to work every day as before, they feel very comfortable.
The two of them were weeding in the field. Zhao Xiaoqiu saw from afar that Zhang Guilan walked around their door with a shifty look in her eyes, and then left.
She was full of surprise and asked Liu Fang, "Have you noticed that Zhang Guilan seems to come to our place quite often recently?"
Liu Fang glanced in the direction she pointed and nodded, "I know. I guess she's here to look for someone."
Although they didn't interact much with the villagers, they had heard about her from other villagers when they were working in the fields before, so they knew her character.
When I see someone, the most I do is say hello and try not to provoke them if possible.
When Zhang Guilan came over just now, she squatted at the entrance of the educated youth site for a long time. When she didn't see Zhang Hongwei, she guessed that he probably went to the mountain to collect firewood, and immediately moved her position.
This matter needed to be dealt with as soon as possible, and she also wanted to find a chance to talk to him alone. She had been squatting there for several days, and she had never seen anyone next to him. Today, she finally got the chance, so she ran up the mountain without stopping, for fear of missing the opportunity.
Wei Donglai went to Chu Yue's house for dinner today, so he went to the mountain to collect firewood alone.
Just as I came down with the load on my shoulder, I saw Zhang Guilan coming towards me with her waist and hips twisting.
And judging from the look of it, it seemed like he came here specifically to see him.
When he saw her approaching, he called out, "Auntie."
Zhang Guilan patted her chest and took a few deep breaths before she regained her composure. "Xiao Zhang, are you coming up the mountain to collect firewood?"
She smiled with wrinkles on her face, and her face was full of kindness.
Zhang Hongwei was stunned and just nodded.
Zhang Guilan chatted with him for a while, but when she saw Zhang Hongwei was about to leave before she got to the point, she got anxious and hurriedly stopped him. "Xiao Zhang, you've been working in our village for several years, right?"
"Well, three years."
"Auntie, I've seen you work diligently, and you're an educated youth, and you're well-educated. You'll definitely have a bright future. I like people like you."
Zhang Hongwei was baffled by her praise.
Then she changed the subject: "You are not young anymore, are you? My daughter Zhu'er is also three years younger than you. She is also at the age of marriage. I think you two are quite a match. Besides, my daughter Zhu'er always praises you in front of me. I think you two are quite a match."
After hearing this, Zhang Hongwei frowned slightly.
But he knew Zhang Guilan's character well and did not rush to deny her words.
"You know, you educated youth went to the countryside, leaving your hometown behind and not knowing when you'll be able to return to the city. Instead of living alone here, it's better to start a family as soon as possible. That way, you'll have someone to care for you and your life won't be so hard."
"Besides, my Zhu'er's father is the secretary. If you perform well in the future, I can directly recommend you a place in the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University. When you graduate, you will have a good job. With your ability, you will definitely achieve great things."
After hearing what she said, Zhang Hongwei, who had been feeling irritated just now, suddenly felt a little moved.
Seeing that he didn't say anything, Zhang Guilan also knew that this kind of thing could not be decided with just a few words, so she spoke again, saying that the Little New Year would be in a few days, and she would ask him to come to their house for dinner then.
Then she left.
Anyway, I have said everything that needs to be said. If he can figure it out, he will definitely come to my house when the time comes.
Now she goes home and waits for news.
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Because they were going to the town the next day, Chu Yue prepared everything the day before. They also brought Yang Bai with them this time, mainly because there were too many things and they were afraid they couldn't carry them all. Besides, Yang Liu was old and it was not convenient for her to ride a bicycle, so they took Uncle Tao's donkey cart this time.
It was Yang Bai's first time to go to the market, and he was very excited along the way. Yang Liu was afraid that he would be cold on the road, so she wrapped his head tightly with a scarf, but the little guy was very curious along the way and kept looking around with his eyes open.
When they arrived in town, they went to the health center for a check-up. This time, they didn't need to draw blood, just an ultrasound, and the results came out in a short while.
The doctor told them that the child was fine and asked them not to worry.
Chu Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief. The main reason was that medical science was not well developed at that time, and his wife was pregnant with twins, so he was always worried about this and that.
When they came out, Yang Liu didn't forget to joke, "I told you it's okay, you're usually so nervous."
"Sister, your brother-in-law cares about you too." Yang Bai said, holding her sister's hand.
Ever since my sister had a child, my brother-in-law has never worked overtime at school. He always brings the homework or other things he does home to accompany my sister.
Several times when he got up to go to the bathroom at night, he saw the light in his sister's room was still on. It turned out that his brother-in-law was working overtime.
"Okay, you two are now in the same boat."
Chu Yue was happy because everything was fine after the three of them had checked out. He took them to the noodle shop they had been to last time and ordered three bowls of beef noodles. Fearing that it wouldn't be enough, he went outside to buy some chicken comb dumplings and sugar-coated rice cakes.
As for the meat buns, I didn’t buy them this time. I’ll go buy some meat later and make them at home. It’s more cost-effective than this.
After eating and drinking their fill, they went to the supply and marketing cooperative. It was almost New Year, and many people came to buy New Year's goods. Chu Yue was afraid that Yang Liu would be bumped or hit by someone, so he sent the goods to Uncle Tao's donkey cart first, and he and Yang Bai went to buy.
After more than an hour, seeing that they still hadn't arrived, Yang Liu was ready to go and check it out.
Who knew that the two of them had just come over with lots of bags. Although they came back safely, they both looked quite disheveled, with footprints all over their shoes and their hair was messy, especially Yang Bai's, which looked like a chicken coop.
"What happened to you guys? Why are you back so late?"
"Sister, don't mention it. I just had to rely on robbing to buy things. If my brother-in-law and I hadn't cooperated well, we wouldn't be able to buy many things."
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