Qiu Dashu's wedding was postponed for more than two years because of a minor change on Wang Aihong's side, but the change was not that bad.
Wang Aihong was recommended to attend the Workers, Peasants and Soldiers University, which happened to be the school Qiu Dashu was attending at the time.
I didn't graduate until this year, in May 1970.
After graduation, the two of them immediately obtained letters of introduction and registered. Because of Qiu Dashu's relationship, they were allowed to stay at the Changshi Metallurgical Plant with family members given priority.
It’s just that my hometown doesn’t value that piece of thin paper, but cares more about the formal announcement to the world, so the time for the two of them to hold the wedding banquet was set on National Day this year.
Over the years, Wang Aihong has always regarded herself as the future third sister-in-law, and has been very concerned about her. She probably writes to her as frequently as she does to her third brother.
So it is reasonable for her to make some time to go there.
That's why she reported to her leader in advance, fearing that Cao Qing's work schedule was too full and she would be unable to be there, just like her fourth uncle did the time.
Eighteen-year-old Qiu Yuling has lost her baby fat, and her figure is straight and thin. She lacks the wildness of a girl from the northwest. Perhaps because of her personality, she has some of the graceful beauty of a girl from the south of the Yangtze River.
Last year, Qiu Yuling's family's gatehouse was replaced with a red brick one with funds contributed by her three brothers. The yard was also expanded, and the houses of her four children were all built with suites inside and outside.
They are considered one of the best families in Qiu Village.
During the dinner, a relative of the girl quietly asked Qiu Yuling, "Has the girl from this family found a date?"
The people drinking with him laughed at the woman who asked the question, "Even if she's not engaged yet, it's useless to worry about her. This girl is not much less capable than her brothers. She's a cadre working outside, and her salary is much higher. You'd better not even think about her.
I heard that she has very high standards, and even her parents don't dare to respond to her casually.
See, the family sitting at the corner over there, the old lady in the middle is her grandmother, and the aunt next to her came here last year without knowing how high the sky is and how deep the earth is, and wanted to sue her nephew from her mother's side, and she directly asked the girl to push him out.
Tsk tsk tsk, that’s really amazing…”
Qiu Yuling brought the meal and went to Wang Aihong's room. "Third sister-in-law, come and eat. I served it directly from the pot. No one has touched the chopsticks yet."
Wang Aihong has grown into a big girl now, and is not as noisy as she was when she was little. However, it is difficult to change one's nature, and when she is with acquaintances, she is still as carefree as ever.
"Have you brought the meat? I saw our mother braising pork elbows yesterday. It was so delicious that I almost couldn't resist. I have to eat as much as I can today."
Qiu Yuling took off the plate on top and said, "I brought a whole elbow. I'll eat some with you. If there's any left, tell my third brother to come in and have some."
Qiu Yuling held her bowl of rice and scooped a spoonful of marinade on it. "Wait, I'll go get some pickles. This is too greasy for me to eat."
Wang Aihong stopped her and said, "It's okay. I'll go. You've already carried it. I'll also make some spicy sauce so we can dip it in the sauce and eat it."
Before Qiu Yuling could catch anyone, her third sister-in-law ran out in a hurry.
After a while, not only did she come back, but the other two sisters-in-law were also brought back.
As soon as Wang Xiaotao came in, she tapped Qiu Yuling's head and said, "You little Qiu, you only remember your new sister-in-law and forgot about us, right?
My sister-in-law and I even hid some delicious food for you, but with your performance, forget it."
Qiu Yuling just came home at noon. When she got home, they were busy helping in the kitchen and greeting guests. She thought that she could talk to them properly after sending the group of people in the yard away.
Then he hid in the "bride's" room, thinking of having a quiet meal.
Qiu Yuling apologized for a long time before her two sisters-in-law let her go.
Wang Xiaotao exclaimed, "Huh?" Qiu Yuling's heart skipped a beat. "What's wrong, Second Sister-in-law?"
Wang Xiaotao looked at her unhappily, "I made this skirt especially for you, why aren't you wearing it?"
Qiu Yuling's eyes were almost invisible as she rolled her eyes. "Don't you see what kind of weather it is? Why am I wearing a skirt? Regardless of whether others laugh or not, am I not cold?"
Huang Duoer finally became an agricultural worker last year. Now both she and her husband are earning a salary and dare to speak in front of others. Hearing this, she smiled and said, "Little sister, you are pretty and look good in anything. When I came back this time, I made you a plaid suit. Try it on after everyone leaves."
Wang Xiaotao patted herself and said, "Look at me. I'm feeling hot and restless right now. So I don't need to wear it. I brought gifts for you all. I'll give them to you guys after I clean up the stall outside."
The three sisters-in-law were not living together, but because Li Qingmei was fair, they got along well with each other.
Whenever we meet during festivals, we are always friendly and harmonious, unlike other families who are always calculating and scheming.
At night, the sisters-in-law distributed the gifts of all sizes. The gifts for the children were food, the gifts for the sister-in-law were clothes, and the gifts for the parents were money.
Qiu Dahe stopped his father from moving the table and gently lifted it over. "Dad, Mom, we're done with the third child's affairs now. Xiaotao is due at the end of the year, so come with us this time. After the New Year and the beginning of spring, you two can come back if you want. If not, just stay and watch your grandchildren."
Qiu Jianshe glanced at Li Qingmei and said, "I'll listen to your mother."
Li Qingmei turned her gaze to the second son's wife, "Xiao Tao's parents live nearby, will they also want to take care of the baby? It's not that I don't want to see the baby.
If I am needed, I will definitely help. If I am not needed, don't force yourself.
I live in a spacious and bright house with a tiled roof. You don't have to worry about anything."
Wang Xiaotao touched her belly and sat over, holding her mother-in-law's arm. "Mom, come and help me during the confinement period. When spring comes, we'll find a 'relative' to help. We'll ask her to go to my grandfather's house to look after the baby during the day. When we get off work, we'll bring her and the baby back together.
My parents also mean the same thing. They are both busy with work. Even if they are interested in this job, they are unable to do it. You should just come with us."
Li Qingmei agreed, "Of course. This isn't called helping. We're old now, and that's all we can do for our children. As long as it's of use, your father and I won't refuse."
Qiu Yuling was eating melon seeds on the side. The family had already started to run smoothly and there was no need for her to take the lead.
The four children gathered around Qiu Yuling and said, "Aunt, they said you are pretty and they want to marry into their family."
Qiu Yuling picked up Yundou and placed her on her lap. "Who said that? Yundou, tell your aunt."
Chidou threw away his spear and squeezed over. "The big monster next to the old monster asked me to call her grandma. The grandson she brought up even stole Yundou's candy. Unfortunately, it can't beat the three of us."
Chengdou asked Qiu Yuling, "Aunt, why is she so fierce when the matter is already settled?"
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