Chapter 3 Chapter 3 She was so shocked at the time that she thought it was a gift from God...
It was a good thing that Jiang Weihai was not dead, and Wang Lumei was the first to go there and tell Wu Hehua about this great news.
But before, in order to bring good luck to her missing eldest son, Wu Hehua helped her son marry Jiang Xiaoci's mother and kept her at home. She didn't have to do housework or work the fields, and this became a strange thing that the villagers talked about after dinner.
Qu Fengqin's mother-in-law said on the phone that Jiang Weihai had gone out to carry out a mission and would be promoted when he returned. The mother-in-law asked her to find a way to prevent Jiang Weihai from agreeing to the ridiculous marriage that his hometown had arranged for him to get him married, because the mother-in-law had a friend who wanted to act as a matchmaker for Jiang Weihai, but how could she be qualified to interfere in other people's family affairs?
Qu Fengqin was at a loss: "Mom, I can't do what my mother-in-law told me to do. You know, she can make things difficult for me for half a year at my husband's house. What should I do?"
Wang Lumei regretted her sarcasm towards Wu Hehua. She said, "I will go to the Zheng family to renegotiate the marriage and ask them to remove the betrothal gift. As long as Wu Hehua agrees to send her eldest daughter-in-law away, the Zheng family will agree to the marriage. As long as the negotiation is successful, it will be considered as fulfilling your mother-in-law's instructions."
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The youngest son's marriage is still pending, and Wu Hehua still has to worry about her youngest daughter's marriage.
Yesterday, the eldest daughter-in-law went to the county hospital on the pretext of feeling a little unwell, and her daughter Jiang Hongyu accompanied her to take care of her. This morning, Jiang Hongyu had a blind date, and Wu Hehua had to go to the village entrance to catch a tractor early in the morning, using the excuse of visiting the eldest daughter-in-law, but in fact it was to arrange a blind date for her younger daughter.
Jiang Xiaoci also wanted to go: "Grandma, I want to see mom too."
Wu Hehua was going to take her there anyway, so she warned her, "Don't say anything when your aunt goes on a blind date. She's from the city and eats commercial grain, so she looks down on us country folk. So, we must be careful with what we say."
Jiang Xiaoci nodded repeatedly: "Grandma, I'll just stand by and not say anything."
Before Wu Hehua and Jiang Xiaoci reached the village entrance, they were blocked by Wang Lumei.
Wang Lumei changed her arrogance from yesterday and flattered with a smile: "Hehua, where are you going so early in the morning?"
Nothing about my daughter's blind date could be revealed. Wu Hehua said, "Take Xiaoci to the county town to see her mother, and my daughter and I will take turns taking care of her. If everything goes well, she will be back today."
She is so good to her eldest daughter-in-law. It seems it will not be easy to let her go.
Wang Lumei hurriedly put forward the conditions: "I went to the old Zheng family again last night. They said that as long as you find a good match for your eldest daughter-in-law and marry her off before their daughter marries in, the marriage can be settled."
Wu Hehua was furious: "If I agreed, I would have agreed yesterday. Don't mention this wicked condition again."
Jiang Xiaoci found it very strange. Grandma Wang was so arrogant yesterday, but today she lowered her conditions and helped to cut the betrothal gift.
Jiang Xiaoci said, "Grandma, is there any reason why the Zheng family must marry me off? You must find out clearly."
Wu Hehua had no time to think just now, but now sitting on the tractor, she thought to herself that this was the truth, something that even a child could understand, and she couldn't fall into the hands of Wang Lumei, a matchmaker who was more cunning than sesame seeds.
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Gu Wenying and her daughter Jiang Xiaoci have lived in the Jiang family for more than half a year. The Jiang family treats her as one of their own, and gradually, she also treats the Jiang family as her own relatives.
Someone introduced my sister-in-law to a man who ate commercial grain in the county town. My sister-in-law was afraid that the match would not work out and that the villagers would gossip about him. So, Gu Wenying came here early with her sister-in-law, using the excuse of going to the county hospital for a physical examination.
The blind date was scheduled at the county hospital, so it could be concealed from others. I looked at the time and the other party would be there soon.
Wu Hehua attached great importance to the other party's city identity, and advised her daughter, "Think about it. He is a city person who eats commercial grain. He is willing to date us country people. There must be something wrong. Who doesn't want to find a tall and handsome man with a good job? But don't families like that have to be picky? So, if you are not satisfied with anything you see later, don't show it. Okay, wait until we meet and then we can discuss it."
This is the truth, Jiang Hongyu has lowered her psychological expectations.
However, when she saw that the other person was half a head shorter than her and had eyebrows twisted into a 川-shaped wrinkle, she felt unhappy.
The other person is probably in his twenties, so young, what could make him frown like that? It can be seen that he is a person who gets angry over trivial matters.
She didn't have a very good first impression of the man, but his status was there: a formal worker in the county town, with a monthly salary of more than 40 yuan, and his hard conditions were indeed good.
The man's eyes started from Gu Wenying, and when he heard that she was the eldest sister-in-law, he thought to himself: She has a very tender face, but it's a pity that she is too old, she is already 37 years old. At this age in her hometown, there are already grandmothers. Although she looks young and beautiful, he is a young man and has no interest in women older than him.
Then his eyes fell on Jiang Xiaoci, and he was immediately struck by her beauty. He thought: Such snow-white skin, such sweet features, how could such a pretty girl be born in such a small country place? But he is too young.
His blind date today was the unmarried country girl in the middle. Because of her beautiful appearance, the man chatted with her with a sense of superiority.
The blind date partner did his best to show off: "My sister and I are the only two children in my family. My sister loves me very much. She asked her brother-in-law to arrange a job for me. My sister also said that she will pay for my wedding gift and banquet."
The eldest sister-in-law's family arranged a marriage for her younger brother, and Wu Hehua only saw that she would have a powerful eldest sister-in-law in the future.
Jiang Xiaoci was getting anxious. No, no, this was not the marriage for her aunt. She wanted to jump out and interrupt, but her mother pulled her behind her, blocking the blind date's sight.
Jiang Xiaoci stuck her head out and glared back in disgust, thinking: Why are you always looking around? Her uncle never looks around.
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Wu Hehua was not very satisfied and perfunctorily replied, "The matchmaker should have told you about our family's conditions. We have no other requirements. We just hope that our daughter can live comfortably in her husband's family."
The man said confidently, "With the conditions in our family, anyone who marries into our family can live a good life. After marriage, they don't have to work to earn money. As long as they are virtuous and willing to take care of my paralyzed father and be filial to my mother, my mother has always said that it would be too lonely for us two siblings, so we must have at least three children, and one of them must be a boy."
There is a paralyzed elderly person at home who needs care, or an old man named Dad, who has to do the laundry, cooking and taking care of him while he is paralyzed, and you still want to have three more children?
Wu Hehua was widowed at a young age, and she knew too well how difficult it was. If her daughter didn't get married, at most people would gossip about her, but she wouldn't suffer physically. If she got married, she would become dazed in a few years.
Wu Hehua refused without thinking: "My family's conditions are not good, but I don't like yours either. Forget it, there's no need to talk about it."
The other party was unhappy. He had been begged by others for a long time before he agreed to come and take a look, but he was rejected.
The man roared like a beast whose tail was stepped on, "I'm giving you a chance to eat commercial grain, but you're still being picky? If you don't want to, then go back to the countryside and farm for the rest of your life!"
It was great that the talks broke down. Jiang Xiaoci had been in the village for more than half a year and had learned a lot of nonsense from the aunts and sisters. She had been unable to endure it any longer and jumped out to vent her anger for her aunt.
"Your family is looking for a free babysitter. We won't be fooled. It's just commercial grain. My aunt will definitely be able to eat it. You're so mad!"
Jiang Xiaoci's mouth was blessed, and Wu Hehua thought it was particularly auspicious. She said yes, and it would definitely work.
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Wu Hehua told them not to mention the blind date today. She was concerned about her eldest daughter-in-law and asked about the results of the examination: "Why do you still look pale? What did the examination say?"
Gu Wenying was just a little anemic. She had already done all the tests and there was nothing serious. She said, "Mom, I'm fine. I'm just a little anemic. Let's go back."
Wu Hehua reluctantly went to the supply and marketing cooperative to buy a large bag of red dates and said, "Xiaoci picked up six pheasant eggs yesterday. I'll go back and make you some egg and red date tea to replenish your blood."
Gu Wenying's eyes reddened. Although she was asked to marry into the family to bring good luck, this family treated her like their own daughter, and she had already regarded them as family members.
She took out a roll of money and handed it to Wu Hehua: "I embroidered a dozen pillowcases last month and sold them at a good price. Mom, you keep this money. When I get the cloth coupons, I can buy some cloth and continue embroidering."
Jiang Hongyu said, "Sister-in-law's embroidery is very popular, but she can't be bothered with her body, so she should take a break for a while."
Wu Hehua felt sorry for her and pushed the money back, not wanting it: "Did I marry you just to make money for the family? If you insist on making embroidery, then save the money for yourself. It's my job to find Chengping a wife. You should take a good rest and get well first."
Everyone in the family cares about each other. Jiang Xiaoci earnestly hopes that grandma's troubles can be resolved as soon as possible.
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On the way back, we didn't wait for the tractor to return to the village, so we walked together, resting from time to time. It was almost noon when we finally saw the commune.
In the Youth League House of the commune, several educated youths, both men and women, were making a fire and cooking lunch. The Youth League House was relatively close to Lao Jiang's home, and several educated youths often came with money to exchange for eggs, so they were all familiar with each other.
Jiang Xiaoci noticed her aunt's gaze, which swept across Yu Zhiqing, and suddenly felt that the two of them were a good match. Yu Zhiqing was handsome, and her aunt was pretty. They were both beautiful people, so they were a perfect match.
Jiang Xiaoci was so moved that she said, "Aunt, Yu Zhiqing is very good. He never takes advantage of me when exchanging eggs. If you want to marry him, marry him. It's okay to let him be your son-in-law."
Yu Zhiqing's situation was different from that of other educated youth. Other educated youth went to the countryside to work in production teams to support rural construction, but Yu Zhiqing was sent down because of his bad family background. Other educated youth still had the opportunity to return to the city, but he could not.
Wu Hehua was just about to tell her granddaughter to stop talking nonsense, but she saw her daughter's face turn red with shame, she covered her face with the back of her hand, and ran out quickened her pace.
How could she not know the appearance of her little daughter? When did you start watching the educated youth from Shangyu? Wu Hehua was at a loss for words and touched Jiang Xiaoci's head with her hand.
Suddenly, the voices and conversations that appeared more than half a year ago appeared again. She could not read, but she could hear the voices clearly.
One person said, "Oh, hurry up and agree to it. Yu Zhiqing will be able to return to the capital soon. You will regret it if you don't marry her."
Another voice said, "Haha, when she can return to the capital, she will be very popular. If you ask for marriage then, wouldn't it be vanity?"
Wu Hehua was so scared that she let go of her hand.
More than half a year ago, it was a similar situation. She was wiping the dusty face of Jiang Xiaoci who was passing by Dahe Village, and she saw such a conversation and such a voice, saying that as long as Jiang Xiaoci's mother was married into the family to bring good luck, her eldest son who had been missing for several years would be able to come back alive.
She was so shocked at the time that she thought it was a revelation from God, so she took in Jiang Xiaoci and her mother.
Now this voice appears again, but the eldest son still hasn't come back. Can this come true now?
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When Wu Hehua returned home, she didn't even have the heart to make lunch. She helped her eldest daughter-in-law and younger daughter to light a fire and cook in the kitchen.
She sat under the eaves, watching her son and little granddaughter chopping wood together, her heart was in turmoil, as if two little people were fighting.
If she let her daughter find a husband and marry Yu Zhiqing as a son-in-law, her son could become a son-in-law. However, it would be a bit unfair to her son, so Wu Hehua was in a dilemma.
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Jiang Xiaoci looked at the house that was usually full of laughter and joy, and realized that everyone was worried today. She knew that it was because of her uncle and aunt's marriage.
In fact, this marriage can be solved perfectly as long as my uncle can change his mind.
She placed the wood in place, then let go. The uncle swung the axe and chopped the wood into two. The uncle had chopped a lot of wood, but he was still very energetic. Such a good uncle just refused to be a son-in-law. Jiang Xiaoci got angry and stopped placing the wood.
Jiang Chengping wanted to chop a little more to continue using up his excess strength, but Jiang Xiaoci suddenly stopped. He bent down and asked, "Are you tired? Then take a break. I'll do it myself."
Jiang Xiaoci was a little tired and a little angry, so she asked, "Uncle, are you willing to go to Uncle Qi's house and be his son-in-law?"
Jiang Chengping's face flushed red, he threw away the axe, and said arrogantly: "Who would want to be a son-in-law if they have some ability? I don't want to be a gigolo."
He said this, but when he thought of the girl with big eyes, round face and rosy complexion yesterday, his heart started beating like thunder again. He added: "But if my mother is determined to send me to be a live-in son-in-law, then I have nothing to say. Who says I am a filial son?"
It turned out that even his son could see that his sister had a good impression of Yu Zhiqing and was willing to be a son-in-law and leave the house empty to find a son-in-law.
Since both her son and daughter had this intention, Wu Hehua also thought it through. Whether it was recruiting a son-in-law or marrying a daughter-in-law, wasn't it all about hoping that her children could live a good life? As long as you live a good life, why bother about who to marry?
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