Chapter 87 After the Summer Harvest
I originally thought about going there with Wen Wan during the Chinese New Year, but after asking around, I realized that it would take several transfers to get from Lujiazui to the Capital Road, and it might take a week to get there.
A letter of introduction would only allow you to travel for a maximum of fifteen days, which was not even enough to cover the round trip.
Wen Wan couldn't understand his feelings at the moment, so she felt that dating and getting married were big things. It was a bit far away, but she had to tell her family and let them know Lao Wen's attitude. Whether they listened or not was her business, but she had to know.
She was serious about dating someone, so she tried to take into account every aspect she could think of.
It is impossible for a person to live his life without regrets, she just wants to leave as little of that as possible.
"No, I don't think so. My father is very supportive of me and quite indulgent. Besides, he came from the countryside himself, so he wouldn't be so concerned about family background. I've explained it to him very carefully, and I think he should agree."
In her letter, she wrote that Comrade Lu Dongping's grandparents were martyrs, his cousin was in the army, and he himself was an officer in the commune's armed forces department. He was an outstanding young man with great ambition and enthusiasm, and she was willing to make progress with him.
Lu Dongping didn't say anything and didn't feel any comfort from her words.
He was worried until they got the marriage certificate.
Wen Wan sighed and said, "I'm just waiting for his reply, not necessarily listening to him. It would be best if he agrees. I hope that such a major event in life as marriage can be recognized and blessed by the elders. It doesn't matter if they don't agree. After all, I'm the one getting married, and I have the final say in my marriage."
As she spoke, she leaned towards him and said, "At most, until the wheat is harvested, huh?"
Originally, they said they would take it slow and talk about it by the end of the year. Now that Wen Wan said this, she felt relieved. If she really couldn't wait for a reply from home, she would just go ahead and get the certificate.
Anyway, she likes it anyway, so she said it out loud, and she should always be responsible for what she says.
You will have to get the certificate sooner or later, so just get it now.
Although it was still some time before the wheat harvest, she agreed affirmatively. Lu Dongping was so happy that he hugged her and threw her up. Wen Wan was so scared that she couldn't help but scream. Then she was caught and spun around in the limited space in the dark room.
The noise was quite loud, causing Lu Donglin to peek through the window suspiciously.
Just because Wen Wan agreed to get a marriage certificate with him, Lu Dongping was in such a good mood that he couldn't help but smile while eating, causing the whole family to look at him from time to time.
It was not until he sent Wen Wan back to the educated youth site that Zhang Hongying asked Lu Chun'e: "What's going on with your brother? Did he pick up any money?" He was so happy while eating, like a fool.
Lu Chun'e shook her head: "I don't know either. I guess it must have something to do with Sister Wen Wan. My brother was so happy when they came out of the room after talking in the afternoon."
"I know, I know!" Lu Donglin interrupted, "I know why my brother is so happy, because Sister Wen Wan will be a teacher in our school from today!"
Everyone in the room was stunned for a moment. Lu Chun'e asked him, "Is this true? How did you suddenly become a teacher?"
Lu Donglin leaned over the back of the chair and said, "How could I possibly lie? I teach second grade, and several people on our team are in her class!"
Lu Mingjiang and Zhang Hongying knew something about this matter. After all, it was Gao Xiulan's idea that got her started, and Zhang Hongying discussed it with Lu Mingjiang before telling Lu Dongping about it.
Zhang Hongying muttered, "Is that it? Without a single murmur."
Lu Dongping was completely immersed in the joy of getting the marriage certificate. Wen Wan's job as a substitute teacher had long been put on the back burner. He didn't even remember to tell his family about it. He felt so light as if he was about to have his wedding night banquet when he walked on the ridges of the fields.
When they arrived at the educated youth site, he instructed Wen Wan: "Pack the things you need to take tomorrow tonight. I'll ask Chun'e and Lu Donglin to come and call you tomorrow morning to go together. Well, you don't have to run back and forth at noon. I arrive at the commune late, so I'll bring you lunch." He walked so elegantly and slowly. For two hours, there was not much time left except for the round trip.
Wen Wan didn't respond: "I'll just bring something to drink in the morning, and I'll be with Donglin at noon. Otherwise, it will take two hours, and I have nothing to do in school."
Lu Dongping didn't insist: "Then you can go back with him to eat first. If it doesn't work out later, we can adjust it based on the situation."
After talking for a while, he saw Wen Wan coming towards him and then slowly walked back.
When I got home, I was inevitably interrogated.
Lu Dongping said, "I went there again a few days ago. A teacher at the school couldn't go because she had a baby, so Wen Wan took over. She has a degree and a good family background, so with my recommendation, there won't be any problems. I was going to take her there today to confirm the position, but when I got there, I found out that the second grade had been without a teacher for two days, so she was immediately replaced after the exam. I was so busy this time that I forgot to tell you."
Zhang Hongying asked him, "So, even if she's done this, did she say anything to you?"
Lu Dongping raised his eyebrows: "What? Thank you? I don't care about those empty words?"
Zhang Hongying grabbed the broom behind the door and was about to hit him: "Stop pretending to be stupid."
How could Lu Dongping sit there quietly and let her hit him? He turned around with his chair and dodged and said to Lu Mingjiang, "Then we can stop hanging around. Dad, I need to talk to you about something serious. How about finding a carpenter to make some furniture first?"
Lu Mingjiang glanced at him and said, "Whatever comes to mind, where are we going to put the furniture now?"
"Making furniture can't be done all at once. Just make it first. When it's done, paint it and let it air dry to get rid of the smell. Once the house is finished, you can move in directly." It still has some time, but the wheat in the field has already eared. With continuous sunshine, it will soon ear neatly and the flowers will be harvested quickly.
Zhang Hongying couldn't help but interrupt: "Have you asked Wen Wan what she wants to do? Our family is so well-off. You should have some idea in your mind and don't just do whatever she says." Speaking of which, getting someone to substitute teach in school is already very good. This is also about repairing houses and making furniture. Who would be so troublesome to find a partner these days?
"What did she say? She didn't even ask. I guess she doesn't even remember it. I planned it myself. I only get married once in my life, so it can't be worse than others. We don't have many beds at home, so we have to make one. We also need a trunk. I'm thinking of getting a desk and a wardrobe."
He didn't understand either. He had heard about it from the commune. In the city, all the families who got married had these furniture, and he didn't want to let Wen Wan down.
Lu Mingjiang sighed, "We prepared the wood along with the collar earlier, but it's not enough to make these things. Even the carpenters here may not be able to make what you mentioned."
Zhang Hongying asked him, "Why are you suddenly talking about making furniture? Did Wen Wan give you the OK?"
Lu Dongping nodded: "She said she would go get the certificate after the summer harvest is over."
Zhang Hongying vs. Lu Mingjiang: ——
"That's great. Remember to let me know when you've decided on a date. It'll be a bit hot then, and the crops won't be growing well, but we can still make it work."
Lu Dongping glanced at the couple and said, "Why hold a banquet now? The house hasn't been repaired and the furniture hasn't been put in. How can we hold a banquet? Dad, please contact the carpenter first and let him know if he can do it. I'll hurry up and carry the yellow mud. When the wheat harvest is over and I have some free time, I'll find someone to tamp the soil. It's still as we agreed."
Zhang Hongying complained, "Can't we just hold the wedding right after we get the marriage certificate? We can have Donglin come live with us for a while. It's not impossible to fix the house slowly."
Lu Dongping glanced at her and said, "Is it okay if I want to live in the new house? Otherwise, let's not get the marriage certificate for now. We'll have to get it later anyway." After saying that, he stood up and went into the house. He swore that he would never tell his family a word about his relationship with Wen Wan. Why did he have so many thoughts?
Zhang Hongying's expression turned sour when she saw him walk into the house with a gloomy face. After a long while, she complained to Lu Mingjiang, "This is really like this. You raise an ancestor, and then you marry another one."
Lu Mingjiang hissed, "Be quiet, weren't you praising this girl's good points before? Why is something wrong again?"
"Doesn't that mean they've agreed to get the marriage certificate? Then hurry up and have the wedding banquet to avoid any more hassles. Listen to your son-in-law, he wants a desk and a wardrobe, and we don't know if they can make them. The wood is ours, but how much will the labor cost?"
Lu Mingjiang was more open-minded. "He earned all the money. We don't have much money. Marriage is a big deal. He can spend it as he pleases. After all, the house and furniture are all ours. They won't go to other people's houses. My wife's family is just too cunning. I tell you, the child is grown up. If my wife says she wants to marry me, I have to turn a blind eye. Otherwise, there will be conflicts and we will be laughed at by others."
Zhang Hongying opened her mouth for a long time before snapping at him, "So it's all my fault? You're the only one being reasonable? If you don't live frugally, you'll have to calculate your life carefully. Life isn't going to end in a few days. What will you do after you've squandered it?"
The couple whispered to each other for a while before going into the house. The night finally calmed down.
Wen Wan returned to the educated youth camp. It was still dark outside. She happily greeted a few people and called Xu Qingming, "Seventh Brother, I want to tell you something."
Xu Qingming stood up and walked over: "What's the matter? Good or bad? Don't tell me about the good things, but I'd like to hear about the bad things." He thought that Wen Wan's good and bad things were definitely the opposite of his. He didn't want to hear about her dating life. He was still struggling with whether he should write a letter to tell his family about An Bao's dating life. If he told them, he was afraid that the already messy home would become even more chaotic. If he didn't tell them, he would feel guilty.
Wen Wan smiled and said, "What's wrong with you? Is there something wrong with your brain? It's good, I'm telling you." The two of them walked a little to the side before Wen Wan said, "I don't have to go to work anymore. I'm going to the brigade primary school to be a substitute teacher!"
Xu Qingming twitched his eyebrows: "Lu Dongping made it for you?"
Wenwan nodded.
Xu Qingming also nodded like her: "Very good, congratulations!"
Wen Wan narrowed her eyes and looked at him. "Seventh Brother, your attitude is wrong. Are you particularly unhappy because I'm a substitute teacher and no one is there to share your joys and sorrows?"
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