Gao Yan stayed at the Chen family's house for a while, then made an excuse to leave. Aunt Chen followed him out under the pretext of seeing him off.
"Wei Guo, what do you think?"
Aunt Chen asked nervously.
"Yes, she's a good girl, worthy of your Manjun!"
"That's wonderful! I think it's great too!"
After accepting Aunt Chen's thanks, Gao Yan returned home.
Afterwards, Aunt Chen told Chen Dajiang that Gao Yan thought He Xiumei was a good person, and so the two of them settled their relationship.
Because He Xiumei came here as a refugee from famine.
Getting married is also very simple.
So, just two days later, Chen Manjun married He Xiumei.
He Xiumei was a country girl who was quite diligent after coming to the Chen family and was very filial to Chen Dajiang and his wife.
Some things just happen by chance.
Three days after Chen Manjun's wedding, his superiors came to inspect the steel rolling mill. During the inspection, they discovered that Chen Manjun, a temporary worker, had outstanding skills.
Surprisingly, he's no worse than a second-level lathe operator.
So, he offered a few words of praise.
The factory leaders were very pleased.
So, not only was Chen Manjun promoted to a regular position, but he was also made a first-class lathe operator.
When news of this reached the courtyard house...
The older women and young wives all started talking about it.
"That kid Manjun is really lucky. It seems like he's only been a temporary worker for a year!"
"That's right, now the factory is so competitive, it's really hard to get promoted!"
"I heard that when the Manchu army was arranging marriages, the Chen family even specially invited Wei Guo to go and see her. Wei Guo said that He Xiumei was quite good, and that's why the Chen family agreed to the marriage!"
"Oh dear, so it seems the State of Wei has a knack for judging people!"
An older woman exclaimed excitedly, "No wonder Wei Guo didn't get married for several years, but he married Li Mengyao as soon as he saw her. He must know that Li Mengyao is a lucky charm for her husband!"
“I think so too, Sister-in-law Xu. Your son is of marriageable age, isn’t he? When the girl comes to visit, ask Weiguo to help you take a look!”
Upon hearing this, Sister-in-law Xu couldn't help but show a thoughtful expression.
That night.
Gao Yan returned home not long after.
Aunt Chen then personally visited her home.
"Weiguo, my family member has been promoted to a regular military officer!"
"Congratulations to you and Manjun, Aunt Chen!" Gao Yan said with a smile.
"Weiguo, thanks to you this time, please accept this red envelope. By the way, my husband Chen is treating two old men to dinner and would like you to come along!"
"No, Aunt Chen, why are you giving me a red envelope?"
Gao Yan asked, puzzled.
"If you hadn't seen that Xiumei brings good fortune to her husband, my Manjun wouldn't have been promoted so quickly. This is what you deserve!" As she spoke, Aunt Chen stuffed a red envelope into Gao Yan's hand and reminded him to come to their house for a meal!
"What kind of mess is this?"
Gao Yan was both amused and exasperated, but out of curiosity, he opened the red envelope and found that there was actually 8 yuan inside. It seemed that the Chen family was truly grateful to him!
Otherwise, they wouldn't have given so much.
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