Chapter 77 Chapter 77 "Comrade, when will the train be able to...
What's in the bag?
It was filled with banknotes and various bills tied up with leather ropes.
There's no need to count them; all these bills add up to at least a thousand dollars.
"My belongings." Cheng Jin said proudly, "All of them are yours!"
I asked my comrades to help me bring my belongings here. Since this was not part of my mission, I traveled the entire way by myself, taking the train and bus. I was very cautious along the way and didn't dare to close my eyes to sleep at night, for fear that my belongings would be stolen.
So when they met this time, the comrade was still the same comrade, but he looked particularly haggard and exhausted, with dark circles under his eyes. He confidently clamored for meat in the state-owned hotel, and Cheng Jin satisfied his comrade. Thinking about the journey, he was indeed a little panicked.
But fortunately, he finally waited.
He rushed here immediately after getting the things, without even counting the bills inside. He just returned the bills he had borrowed from his comrades, and left the rest here.
"Buy whatever you want, spend as much as you want!"
This is the meaning of his making money. In the past, it seemed that he really had no place to spend money. The army basically took care of all his food, clothing, housing and transportation. He didn't smoke or drink, and he just put his monthly allowance directly into the money box.
If I have to say there was a place where I spent a lot of money, it was when a former comrade-in-arms got into trouble, and I pooled some money together with other comrades-in-arms to send back his family.
As for the rest, it’s all here.
Jiang Shuangshuang lowered her eyes, staring at the money in the bag in a daze.
She had seen a lot of money in her previous life.
Even now, although she doesn't have much money in her pocket, she really doesn't worry about not being able to make money. If she puts her mind on this, she won't be rich, but she will definitely not worry about money...
So even though this packet of money is large, it is not enough to make her ecstatic, but she still feels a very different emotion.
After a long silence, just when Cheng Jin was about to ask a question with a puzzled look on his face, Jiang Shuangshuang raised his head, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said softly: "Comrade Cheng, are you proposing to me?"
"Um?"
"Okay, I promise you." Jiang Shuangshuang didn't care whether he understood or not, and gave him an answer without hesitation.
She doesn't care about the two thousand dollars.
It's all that he gave.
He gave her everything he had, and it was hard not to be moved.
No matter in the previous life or this life, this was the first person who gave her "everything".
Even her closest people couldn't do this.
Even she is like this.
She couldn't do it, but when someone did it for her, she felt very happy.
If you are so happy, why not be happier?
Isn't a man's best dowry to give his all?
"What... did you just say?!" Comrade Cheng was stunned, as if there was something wrong with these ears or if there was something wrong with his understanding.
However, Jiang Shuangshuang did not explain to him. She zipped up her bag, slung it over her shoulders, turned around and went back to the yard.
She didn't want to go out for a stroll with such a big bag of money.
Cheng Jin followed closely, feeling a little nervous and at a loss, "Shuangshuang, did I hear it wrong? I didn't hear it wrong, could you please say it again..."
Jiang Shuangshuang ignored him and continued walking into the house.
Jiang Xiaozhou, who was wiping the table, saw the person coming in and his eyes lit up immediately, "Brother-in-law! Have you eaten? Do you want some roasted sweet potatoes? Or how about I make you a bowl of noodles with some braised meat as a topping?"
He really didn't mind the trouble and was eager to prepare a full Manchu banquet for his brother-in-law.
"Just give him a bowl of noodles." Jiang Shuangshuang said. It was obvious that he hadn't eaten at this time and came here. He couldn't be left hungry at home.
"Okay!" Jiang Xiaozhou rushed out with the table rag.
As soon as they left, Cheng Jin came to Shuangshuang's side, feeling nervous and at a loss. Such a grown man yet he looked a bit pitiful.
Jiang Shuangshuang pursed her lips, trying not to laugh out loud. She put her bag on the table and changed the subject directly: "Let's count how much money there is."
"..." Cheng Jin hated himself for not counting clearly before coming. Why did he just give him tens of thousands and then go on happily?
But unfortunately, there is no such opportunity.
Xu Yingxia also came out when she heard the noise in the room. She was so happy to see Xiao Cheng. Before she could say anything, she saw the money in the bag. She was so surprised that her eyes widened. She didn't even bother to ask but immediately walked to the door and closed it.
Another one turned around and pressed against the door tightly, as if afraid that someone would break in and rob him, "You...where did you get this money?!"
She had never seen so much money in her life.
The bag was bulging with so many stacks of money that she didn't even dare to think about how much money there was.
"The dowry given by Comrade Cheng."
"What?!" Xu Yingxia didn't understand the joke at all.
Jiang Shuangshuang smiled slightly and continued to count the money happily without explaining. She put the counted hundred yuan in Comrade Cheng's hand and asked him to tie it up with a rubber band.
Xu Yingxia didn't understand what Shuangshuang said, but she had her own understanding. She rushed over and asked Comrade Xiao Cheng directly, "Is this the betrothal gift you gave?"
How can a man give a dowry?
That's either a dowry or a gift!
But wouldn't the gift be too much? If she gives so much at once, how embarrassing it would be if she prepares too little dowry for Shuangshuang?
She wanted to prepare more.
But I have only just started getting paid, so I can’t save much even if I want to.
"Yes, it's a betrothal gift!" Cheng Jin answered swiftly.
He wasn't quite sure what Shuangshuang meant by what she had just said, but he knew that if he didn't seize this opportunity he would definitely regret it!
If you're not sure, then make it sure!
If he were a little braver, he would be married soon!
"Really?" Xu Yingxia said dryly, "Isn't it too fast..."
It was only the fourth day after they came to visit, and the betrothal gift was delivered.
It seemed a little too soon, but since the two had already agreed, she would not refuse. Instead, she asked, "When are you planning to get married?"
Cheng Jin immediately sat up straight, his handsome face full of anticipation, his bright eyes staring at Shuangshuang eagerly.
Even though he's a little older, his eyes are exactly the same as the puppy's.
Jiang Shuangshuang raised her hand, and in front of Xu's mother, she reached out and gently patted Comrade Cheng's head. She did not retract her hand after patting him, and then bent her fingers and scratched him.
Comrade Cheng's hair is very short, a very tough buzz cut, which makes him look more heroic.
"Ahem!" Xu Yingxia coughed twice and glared at Shuangshuang unhappily. How could this kid do that to Xiao Cheng in front of her? !
She felt quite embarrassed, but she couldn't hide away. Without her there, who knew if these two guys would act even more recklessly.
She reached out and patted Shuangshuang's arms, "Put your hands back. I haven't even answered your question yet. When are you planning to get this done?"
Cheng Jin immediately stated, "I will listen to Shuangshuang."
He said so, but he also explained in detail, "Before registering, I have to apply for marriage with the army, but don't worry, it's not a hassle at all! I will call the leader directly and ask him to help speed up the process. It will definitely be completed within a month."
Of course it will work!
Before it is completed, he can call his leader every day to remind him so that he won't forget. He believes that with his "reminder", his leader will definitely help him complete the marriage application as quickly as possible.
Jiang Shuangshuang nodded, handed the hundred yuan to Comrade Cheng, and then spoke under his expectation, "Then contact me when you are free."
Cheng Jin stood up suddenly, "I'm free today!"
He is free now, especially free!
He believed that his leader was also free, and this was neither too early nor too late, so he could just fill out his marriage application form.
Cheng Jin couldn't stand still any longer. He took two steps towards the door but then turned around and walked back, saying seriously, "Shuangshuang, wait for me!"
After saying that, he turned around and ran away. Before Xu Yingxia could react, he disappeared. "No, have you decided so quickly?"
She thought they would spend some time together before deciding to get married, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.
"The atmosphere is like this." Jiang Shuangshuang hasn't thought about the specific time of marriage. It may be later or she may have the idea of getting married right away.
For example, now that Comrade Cheng has given her everything he has, why is she still hesitating?
Back in the old house, Jiang Qing decided to divorce the cripple.
She suddenly found out that Mrs. Ma would be released this Sunday, and she had to get a divorce before she came back from the farm. Otherwise, it would be a bit embarrassing to meet people from the Ma family as a married woman.
She thought that she had to maintain a good relationship with Old Lady Ma, so that she would have more confidence to compete with Li Zhen. She didn't believe that Li Zhen could stay in the Ma family without the support of the Ma family!
So before this, she had already decided to divorce the cripple.
But she couldn't make it public, because after all, the matter of going to the countryside had just happened. If someone reported her for this matter, it would be difficult for her to make excuses.
She thought it would be best to get divorced secretly without anyone knowing, so that no one would report it.
That night, she secretly came to Fang's house just to talk to Lame about divorce. She was worried that he would not agree and would force her to stay at home, so she didn't even go in. She called him outside and said to him, "We agreed before that you and I will complete the procedures together tomorrow."
Fang Shui frowned and did not agree immediately.
But his hesitation made Jiang Qing even more unhappy. "Why, do you regret it? Fang Shuiping, you should understand that I don't really want to marry you. Don't you see the situation of your family? Which girl would dare to marry into your family?"
As he said this, he glanced into the Fang family's house, his eyes full of disgust.
She really couldn't understand how Jiang Nannan had managed to stay in the Fang family in her previous life. To put it nicely, it was a house; to put it bluntly, it was just a shed built between two walls, like a garbage station.
Especially since there are two paralyzed elderly people in the Fang family, and there are occasional strange smells coming out of the house. Only Jiang Nannan can endure this hardship and is willing to stay in this home and take care of the two elderly people. I really don't know how she managed to get through it.
But she would never be like Jiang Nannan. When she was about to make a few sarcastic remarks, Fang Shuiping spoke first, "We agreed before that as long as I agree to fake marriage with you, you will give me fifty yuan."
"..." Jiang Qing opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything.
She had actually forgotten about it.
She stole the last bit of her parents' belongings and gave it to Fang Shuiping, but it seemed to be only more than 30 yuan. At that time, she patted her chest and promised that she would make up the remaining ten yuan in the future. As a result, until now...
Completely forgotten.
If Fang Shuiping hadn't mentioned it now, she really wouldn't have remembered it.
And now she has no money to make up for it.
Fang Shuiping didn't seem to notice her embarrassment and said directly: "I am always available. Whenever you bring the money, I will divorce you."
"I have no money... now." Jiang Qing avoided her eyes. She really couldn't take out a penny. Even if she wanted to continue stealing, all the money in the family had been used to buy cloth. Unless her parents sold the remaining big bags, the pockets of the whole family would be empty.
Fang Shuiping did not continue to argue with her about the money. Instead, he picked up his broom and walked out. He limped but walked very steadily. He said expressionlessly, "I still have to go sweep the streets. I won't entertain you."
Looking at the person walking away, Jiang Qing stomped his feet in anger.
But she really couldn't hold it back, so she could only return home in disappointment.
Money is a difficult issue. Her family members are as poor as she is, so she can't borrow money from them. She can only look for help from other people.
Then who should I look for?
Jiang Shuangshuang must have money, but she didn't dare to ask for it.
Jiang Nannan could also make money, but she was scared of dealing with this person, fearing that she would be sold out by her.
That……
Why don't we look for Ma Jian?
We are all family now, so isn't his money his own money?
However, she decided to meet him two days later. She planned to pick up Old Lady Ma first and then send her back to the Ma family personally.
With this reason from Old Lady Ma, isn't it only natural for her to enter the Ma family?
Even if Li Zhen was there, even if she wanted to drive her away, she couldn't drive her own mother-in-law out as well, right?
The more she thought about it, the better this idea seemed to her. She didn't know if Ma Jian missed her after not seeing her for so many days. She felt that he definitely did. After all, she was prettier than Li Zhen, and she didn't believe that a man wouldn't miss her.
Majian really was thinking about her.
But he was not thinking about it at home, but at the train station!
I am really grateful to my father-in-law. With his help, I successfully got two train tickets for tonight. Although they were only for a berth, he was still very happy. He and Li Zhen took the children to the train station early in the evening.
He didn't even tell his closest friends, for fear that the news would leak out and he would be unable to leave. He even mustered up the courage to "threaten" the director who had transferred him, saying that if he leaked the news and he was unable to leave, he would rather die and hang himself at the door of his house.
So no one knew that they were going to the train station. They all thought they were just visiting relatives as usual. They ran all the way to the train station and met the Li family who brought their luggage for them.
After a lot of fearful and busy work, he finally managed to get on the train and find a seat. Majian felt like he was reborn and was so excited that he cried.
"Dad, if you're sad, let's not leave. I want my grandma. I don't want to go anywhere else..." Guanjun tugged at Majian's clothes. Seeing his father crying like this, he thought he was reluctant to leave, but he had to leave under the threat of his stepmother.
Just like him, as soon as his stepmother came into the house, he felt as pitiful as Xiao Baicai. In the past, no one cared when he acted naughty, but now, not only would his stepmother spank him, but she would also let his eldest sister spank him together.
It is natural for an elder sister to take care of her younger brother.
But my father didn't care that my grandmother was not around, and he didn't even have anyone to plead for mercy. It was so tragic...
"Silly child, how can I be sad?" A grown man cried with red eyes, and choked up as he spoke, "I'm just happy!"
I am so happy.
He was so happy that he wanted to dance and perform.
However, before the train started, he couldn't be too happy, for he was afraid that Jiang Qing would suddenly appear from somewhere. Just thinking about this scene made him tremble all over. It was so scary, so scary that he could hardly breathe.
Seeing a worker wearing a hat passing by, he quickly asked, "Comrade, when can the train start?"
Seeing Majian's red eyes, the man thought that he was reluctant to part with his family, so he said in a consoling tone, "Don't worry, it will take another twenty minutes before the car opens."
There is plenty of time to continue chatting with family, I'm sure this passenger will be very happy.
Unexpectedly, the passenger burst into tears as soon as he finished speaking. He panicked: "Hey... Colleague, are you okay?"
"It's okay, it's okay. He'll be fine in a while." Li Zhen explained helplessly. It must be said that Jiang Qing had a great influence on Ma Jian.
However, they didn't reveal anything to anyone else during this period, so Jiang Qing probably didn't know that they were leaving soon.
I don't think they'll chase me here...right?
Li Zhen was actually a little worried.
She and Jiang Qing had never had any formal contact, but she had heard of some of Jiang Qing's amazing actions. She would rather deal with someone like Old Lady Ma who was a messy and entangled person than with this kind of weird person who acted in an amazing way.
"Mom, Grandpa is waving at us." Doudou lay by the window and pointed at a certain place, "Grandpa won't go with us?"
Li Zhen touched his head and said slowly, "They won't go with us, but if Doudou misses grandpa, he can write to him later."
"Oh." Doudou felt a little reluctant.
But it was just a little bit. He was not familiar with this place to begin with. Except for his grandparents and uncles, he didn't like people from outside.
Because they always say things she doesn't like to hear.
I also like to look at him with particularly strange eyes.
He was actually quite happy to be leaving.
Especially since my mother is still by my side, and so is my sister Hongjuan!
Mom and sister Hongjuan are the best people to him. He is happy wherever he goes as long as they are with him.
However, the father who was particularly fond of crying was still sad. He couldn't show that he was too happy. He could only press down the corners of his mouth with great effort and tried hard to show a sad expression like his father.
After all, this father is pretty good.
Even though he is timid and cries more often than he does, he has bought candies for him and even said that he will be a good father to him in the future...
Someone once taught him that whether a person is good to him or not is not determined by what he says but by what he does.
Doudou is not sure whether this father will be a good father.
But at least now he likes it.
He was happy to travel with them no matter where they went.
Except...Doudou turned his head and looked at the dwarf next to him. Dad and sister are good, but this dwarf is not good.
"What are you looking at? If you keep looking at me, I'll let my grandma beat you up!" Guanjun raised his fist and was about to threaten him a few more times when he was stopped by Hongjuan. She said with dissatisfaction, "Don't bully Doudou."
Hongjuan at this time is very different from before.
But if you think about it, you can understand it.
In the past, if she spoke a little louder to her brother, her grandmother would beat and scold her. But now, Mother Li would stand up for her. With someone protecting her, she became braver.
She was not as averse to leaving as her brother.
She didn't like her grandmother or those uncles in the first place. Every time they saw her, they never called her by her name but called her "money-loser". They even said to her in front of her that they would sell her for a good price when she grew up, which would be considered a contribution to the family.
Every time she heard such words, she didn't dare to tell her parents.
Because she knew no one could make the decision for her.
To be honest, whether it's Dad or Mom, they would just be scared like her, and then that would be it...
But now it's different. Someone will protect her, she has a particularly obedient and lovely younger brother, and she will never have to see her grandma and uncles again.
Leaving was a particularly happy thing for her.
I even wish I could get as far away from it as possible!
She raised her head slightly and asked in a crisp voice, "Dad, where are we going? Is it far?"
"Far! Very far." Majian held up a few fingers. "It would take five or six days just to get there by train."
When he went to the factory to apply, he actually had several options to choose from.
But he chose the farthest province without hesitation.
He won’t go far away. If he wants to go, he’ll go to the farthest place!
"So far?" Hongjuan's eyes lit up. Her grandmother would definitely not be able to find such a far place, and no one would point at her nose and call her a "money loser" anymore.
"Yes." Majian's eyes also shone, and he murmured in a low voice: "It's so far away, no one can find it."
"Dad, where is that?" Doudou also asked. He wanted to know clearly where it was so that he could write a letter to tell his former "Mom and Dad". They were very worried about him, and he had to tell them that he was doing well and there was no need for them to worry.
Majian watched the time go by, and gradually regained some vitality from his panic. He said softly, "Anton."
As he finished speaking, the train made a long "whoosh" sound. They only felt a slight shake before the train slowly started moving towards its distant destination...
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