Fu Wan was unaware of Wang Panlan's past experiences before, and now, for some reason, perhaps due to the right atmosphere, Wang Panlan unknowingly started talking.
The story of a rural girl born into a family that favored sons over daughters, and her tragic early life, brought tears to Fu Wan's eyes in just half an hour.
"Sister-in-law, I won't call you sister-in-law anymore, Lan-jie. What are you planning to do in the future?"
Sister Lan, Wang Panlan pondered this novel title, then shook her head blankly.
She thought about it for a long time but still couldn't figure out how to go on living her life.
She definitely didn't want to continue living with Big Laizi. A woman like her own family in this village was easily bullied.
Going back to her parents' home was even more out of the question; she didn't want to be sold off by her family a second time.
Do you still want to get married?
Wang Panlan initially shook her head, but then nodded.
She smiled wryly and said, "Someone like me has nowhere to go if I don't get married."
This house will be taken back by Fu Dalaizi sooner or later. Even if he is locked up in the police station, she can't resist the debt collectors who come to her door again and again.
"Sometimes I think, I might as well be dead. This life is just too miserable."
Fu Wan disagreed. She earnestly advised, "Sister Lan, the policies have been relaxed now, and life is getting better and better."
A person's life is what they make of themselves. Just like the night may be long, the day will eventually come, right?
You have hands and feet, and you're so capable. You have a long and wonderful future ahead of you, so don't say such discouraging things.
"If all else fails, come with me to sea, and I'll pay you a wage."
Wang Panlan knew that the Fu family had made a lot of money at sea, otherwise Da Laizi and San Laizi wouldn't have set their sights on them.
But that's not a reason for her to drag Fu Wan down.
"No need. I just want to heal my injuries first, and then I'll ask the aunties in the village to help me find a man who can earn money to support his family and won't beat his wife."
She needs to be able to deal with her relentless family harassment, and also be able to handle Fu Da Laizi if he comes knocking on her door after she gets out of prison.
Most importantly, I can accept that she doesn't look down on me.
Since Wang Panlan had made up her mind to remarry, Fu Wan couldn't say anything more.
She pushed the things on the table toward Wang Panlan.
"This is some food I bought, and a few fish I caught last night. Sister Lan, please don't mind. I'll talk to my mother about this when I get back and ask them to keep an eye out for you."
Wang Panlan was embarrassed to accept these things; those malted milk powder peach shortbreads were rare treats she had never tasted in her life.
"Take it back with you, take it back for the child to eat."
After saying that, she kept pushing towards Fu Wan. Before Fu Wan could say anything, Fu Ling waved her hand, acting like a little adult.
"Auntie, you should eat it yourself. You'll recover faster if you finish eating."
"Lingling needs to eat a lot of things to grow tall quickly so she can support my mom!"
Wang Panlan grew to like Fu Ling more and more the more she looked at her. There was another reason why she wanted to remarry: to have a child of her own.
The child she lost years ago keeps appearing in her dreams, making her feel as if she has never lost him.
After saying goodbye to Wang Panlan, Fu Wan took Fu Ling back home.
Wang Panlan carefully hid the things Fu Wan had brought under the bed, but when she took out the malted milk powder, she found fifty yuan hidden under the malted milk powder can.
This was a huge sum of money for Wang Panlan, who was penniless.
No, I've already accepted so many gifts, how can I accept their money too?
Not to mention that the cost of seeing a doctor and getting medicine at the clinic was paid by Fu Laoda's family.
Wang Panlan put the other things away, put the peach shortbread cookies in the cupboard, and took the fish into the kitchen.
After everything was arranged, he washed his face and took the money to find Fu Wan.
When Fu Wan arrived home, Ye Xiaocui and Jiang Chunlan were in the yard dealing with the seaweed that had gotten caught on the fishing nets.
"Has the item been delivered?"
Fu Wan nodded. Jiang Chunlan was puzzled, and when she learned that it was for Wang Panlan, she sighed.
They are all people with tragic fates.
She was luckier; she still had a child with her. Although her husband was gone, at least he was a good person when he was alive.
“Mother, Lan said she wants to remarry. You and Auntie should keep an eye out for her. If all else fails, ask the older women in the village to help her find a reliable family.”
"This is not easy to find."
Wang Panlan's previous husband was Fu Dalaizi, whose three brothers were all hooligans. Not to mention that the police station and the village chief could issue a divorce certificate to Wang Panlan, who was not legally married, if these three brothers were to come out, how could any family possibly handle it?
Ye Xiaocui thought for a long time but couldn't think of a suitable person, while Jiang Chunlan slapped her thigh.
"Wouldn't the fat butcher in the village be perfect!"
After hearing what she said, Ye Xiaocui thought for a few seconds and then smiled in agreement.
"Yes, yes, this fat butcher is just right."
Fu Wan was completely confused when Fu Honghong called Fu Ling from the doorway. She quickly sent Fu Ling out to play and sat down to listen to the story.
Seeing Fu Wan's blank expression, Jiang Chunlan smiled and started talking about the fat butcher in the village.
In Fujia Village, there's a meat stall by the dock; the fat butcher is the one who sells pork there every day.
The fat butcher's name was Fu Dazhuang. He was a bit older than Wang Panlan and was thirty-five years old this year.
Fu Dazhuang had been married in his younger years. His wife was from the next village. Because his family sold pork, even though there was a famine in the past, Fu Dazhuang's family had some connections with the town's slaughterhouse, so they usually had some meat to eat.
Unexpectedly, his wife ate too much during her pregnancy and couldn't control herself, resulting in a difficult childbirth where neither the mother nor the baby survived.
Fu Dazhuang's family felt like the sky had fallen. To make matters worse, his wife's family came to make trouble and demand compensation. In the end, they took the money and went around telling people that Fu Dazhuang was a jinx who would bring misfortune to his wife and children.
So Fu Dazhuang hasn't been looking for a wife for the past few years. His parents are so anxious that they're looking for matchmakers in the village every day. They have no choice; Fu Dazhuang is their only son, and they're counting on him to carry on the family line.
Ye Xiaocui and Fu Dazhuang's mother could exchange a few words, so she knew a fair bit about his family situation. If Wang Panlan married into that family, she would definitely be living a life of luxury.
As for Fu Da Laizi's family, they are just bullies who prey on the weak and fear the strong. Fu Dazhuang is tall and strong, and he often helps the slaughterhouse kill pigs. To put it bluntly, he could punch Da Laizi so hard that he would shit himself.
Just then, Wang Panlan came to return the fifty yuan. Fu Wan stuffed the money back into her hands while telling her about Fu Dazhuang's situation.
Wang Panlan never expected that her somewhat unconventional ideas would have such a result, and she knew in her heart that the Fu family really wanted to help her.
She felt both grateful and a little timid. "Their family sells pork, and they're so well-off. Would they even consider someone like me?"
Fu Wan got angry at her lack of confidence. "Sister Lan, you're not bad looking, and you're capable. Just tell me, are you willing or not?"
"Yes, I do!"
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