"What era is this? Xiaolan grew up in the city and is an educated woman."
"So what if she grew up in the city? So what if she's educated? Wasn't she sent to the countryside as an educated youth, and didn't she marry into our family?"
"Once you're married, you have to listen to your husband. I don't think you have the right to speak in this family. This won't work!"
"Dad, if I do what you say, my family will be ruined, right?"
"It's over, it's over. There's nothing to be afraid of. There are plenty of women out there. Just take advantage of her making a fuss and divorce her."
"Besides, your house is almost finished. No one in this area can afford to live in a house. When the time comes, we will be overwhelmed by the people who want to propose marriage to us."
"Dad, what are you talking about? This is too outrageous. I'm not that kind of person."
"You are such a coward! Your Aunt Jinhua's daughter is seventeen years old and very pretty. A few days ago, she sent someone to bring a message to us, saying she wanted to come to our house. I was worried about having no place to stay, and your new house is almost finished, so let her live with you."
"Dad, what do you mean?"
"I mean to create opportunities for you!"
"Dad, you're giving me problems! My wife and I get along very well, you're not helping me! You're breaking up my family."
"Our army has discipline. Soldiers cannot make mistakes in conduct between men and women. Otherwise, I will be expelled."
"Li Han, if you want to fire me, then fire me. You have a house and a woman too. It would be great if our family could live together."
"Dad, let me first tell you that this house was built with the money my wife earned through her own labor. She didn't use a single cent of my money."
"It's her money, so what? She's just an educated youth. This house should belong to our Zhao family. She has no choice but to leave this house."
"Dad, let me tell you, if my marriage with her ever comes to an end, I will leave the house with nothing and will never take the house."
"Son! You are stupid!" Zhao Sihai stomped his feet in anger.
"Dad, I was trying to get you to live with us, but after hearing what you said, I don't agree with you moving in either. You're obviously trying to sow discord between me and my wife."
"What do you mean? I mean well, why don't you appreciate my kindness?"
"Dad, you say such things. I feel so sorry for my mom. How could she marry someone like you with such distorted values? I'm ashamed to have a father like you."
When Zhao Sihai heard what Zhao Lihan said, he stood up from his chair and angrily scolded him, "You little brat, you've been a soldier for a few years, and you've become so arrogant, right? You can't even listen to your father."
"You can't disobey even if you want to. This family still belongs to the Zhao family, so it's not your turn to make the decisions."
After saying that, he slammed the door and rushed out.
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Zhao Lihan looked at Zhao Sihai's back as he walked out. At this moment, he suddenly remembered that what Wang Xiaolan said yesterday was very reasonable. He had lived for more than 20 years, but it was not until today that he saw his father's true face.
He hated himself for being unreasonable towards his father, giving in to him again and again, compromising without any bottom line, but in the end he got such a result. It was really unbearable, and he had to take action.
He decided to apologize to Wang Xiaolan in person and express his support for his daughter-in-law's actions.
…
Thinking of this, he borrowed a bicycle from the village.
He got on his bike and rushed towards the town.
After a while, he arrived at the meat counter of the supply and marketing cooperative and saw a long line that stretched all the way to the middle of the street, and he could only stand at the end of the line.
Two middle-aged women in the team were talking loudly.
"I lined up a little earlier yesterday than today, but when it was my turn, the meat was gone. I was so angry."
"I heard that there is more meat today than yesterday."
"No matter how many there are, I'm afraid it won't be our turn."
Another elderly man struck up a conversation, saying, "If it weren't for my grandson's first birthday, I wouldn't bother to queue here."
"If it's not for home business, who would come here to queue up?"
After listening to these people's words, Zhao Lihan subconsciously looked at the teams in front and behind him.
I muttered to myself, "It seems that my meat purchase today will be in vain. Should I go to the free market and try my luck?"
Just then, a voice sounded from behind him.
"Zhao Lihan, Zhao Lihan."
Zhao Lihan turned around and was shocked to see who was coming.
I thought to myself, "Isn't this Xiaoli, the former soloist from the military art troupe? How did she get here?"
Xiaoli walked up to Zhao Lihan and looked at him with a hint of surprise in her eyes.
"It really is you! At first I thought I had recognized the wrong person, old comrade, we are really destined to meet here. It is really rare."
Xiaoli pulled Zhao Lihan's sleeve.
"When I walked past you, I felt that you looked familiar. After I walked for a while, I suddenly thought of you, so I came back to look for you."
Zhao Lihan, who was stunned, finally came to his senses.
"It's you, Xiaoli. When did you get here?"
"I got here the day before yesterday."
"I heard from Liu Pei that you went to Xinjiang."
"Yes, because my father couldn't adapt to the situation there and was sick all year round, the organization took my father's health into consideration and transferred him back to the provincial capital from Xinjiang."
"What brings you here?"
"It's a long story. What are you doing here in line?"
"I'm here to buy meat."
"There are so many people queuing up. Even if you wait until the afternoon, I'm afraid it will be difficult to buy a ticket. Please wait here for a moment. I will find a way for you."
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