Li Xiangyun nodded, feeling quite gratified.
"To be honest, over the years, the eldest son's wife has benefited the most, but there's nothing we can do about it; he was born into a good family."
"He's the eldest son, got married young, and now his kids are all grown up!"
"But he was unlucky; he married that woman Wang Cuihong, and it ruined the whole family."
"Now that we're divorced, I just want him to find a companion so he won't be alone when he gets old."
Huo Changgen: "You brothers, after your mother and I die, you will be the closest people to us?"
"We must support each other from now on and never be petty about small things."
Zhang Hongying said nice things, but she was always uncomfortable inside.
She and her third brother's wife got married at the same time. Her third brother's wife gave a dowry of 300 yuan, while hers was only 30 yuan.
Let's not even talk about the third brother's wife; now, even if the eldest brother marries a woman from the countryside, it costs 300 yuan.
Li Xiangyun knew she was at a disadvantage, but there was nothing she could do about it.
She took out fifty yuan from her pocket: "Hongying, I know you are the one who has been wronged the most, but our family's circumstances are limited."
"When the opportunity arises in the future, Mom will make up for the money with you!"
Zhang Hongying didn't take it: "Mom, you take it! My eldest brother needs money for his wedding and to build a house."
Li Xiangyun stuffed it into her pocket.
"If any of you have been wronged, I will feel the same pain in your hearts."
Huo Jianguo stood up: "It's because I'm incompetent that I need your help to get married. I will definitely work hard in the future, earn money to support my family, and be filial to my parents."
Li Xiangyun nodded: "Alright, sit down! The third brother gave two hundred, I'll keep this two hundred yuan for future use."
"At that time, you will not only have to build a house and give a bride price, but also spend money on a wedding banquet."
"Big brother, if you have any later, just give them back to third brother."
Huo Junshan waved his hand: "I don't need this money. Consider it a gift for my elder brother."
"It's enough for us family members to know about this."
“Your eldest brother is going to propose marriage on the second day of the second lunar month. I’ve asked my third brother to get some bricks these next few days.”
"When the time comes, you brothers can help build the house."
Everyone nodded.
Li Xiangyun breathed a sigh of relief; at least nothing went wrong.
Yun Ningyan and Huo Junshan took the child and went back.
"I could tell that although my second sister-in-law was unhappy, she didn't vent it."
Yun Ningyan could see clearly that Zhang Hongying had indeed suffered a loss.
Fortunately, my mother gave me another fifty yuan.
The next day, Huo Junshan went to the commune and asked Yang Dasheng to find some bricks for him.
“My older brother wants to build a house. Take a look and see if you can get him a two-room house.”
"When can we deliver it? We can do it when the snow melts and the weather gets a bit warmer."
Although it doesn't snow every day like it did two years ago, it's still very cold, and the snow is still thick.
"Brother Huo, I asked my uncle. It's possible in the city now, but it requires approval from higher-ups, and it's not something anyone can just do whenever they want?"
"The products you make have to be able to be sold."
Huo Junshan laughed and said, "Then why don't we give it a try? You take charge of the city, and I'll take charge of the brigade. We can split the profits privately afterwards, how about that?"
"We each run a factory at the same time."
Yang Dasheng nodded.
"Brother Huo, but I have no experience, I'm scared! How about you take charge, factory manager? You make the decisions on important matters, and I'll assist you."
Huo Junshan shook his head: "I'm willing but unable. I have two children at home, and if the brigade starts working on it, I won't be able to leave!"
Yang Dasheng: "That won't do. Once I get things started, you can't just ignore it, can you?"
Huo Junshan nodded: "Okay! Go back and think about how to do it. Shouldn't your city take a share?"
Yang Dasheng nodded: "The city will take a share, the county won't, but I'm afraid I can't support such a large operation by myself!"
Huo Junshan smiled and said, "Then I'll also contribute a penny and a bit of effort?"
Yang Dasheng nodded vigorously: "Okay, the city already takes 40%, they only need to pay half, and the two of us will pay the rest."
Huo Junshan said, "Okay! Let's do the same for the brigade. On the surface, we'll each work independently, but we can cooperate in private, right?"
Yang Dasheng nodded: "Okay!"
"Alright then, that's settled then. I'll head back now."
Huo Junshan then went home.
A month later, the weather gradually warmed up, and the snow began to melt slowly.
Today is the second day of the second lunar month.
It was the day the Huo family went to the Niu family to propose marriage.
Niu Cuicui started tidying up her house early in the morning.
The house has been completely renovated.
She also changed into new clothes.
Niu Erhua was also very happy, and she went along too.
Li Xiangyun prepared some pastries, melon seeds, and peanuts, while Yun Ningyan carried a bag of fruit.
Huo Junshan went along as well.
The two children asked Zhang Hongying to go and help Yun Ningyan take care of the three children.
They ate lunch at the Niu family's house.
Huo Junshan had already cooked the rice in the morning.
When the time comes, they'll just have Huo Jiandang come over and cook a dish.
Zhang Hongying doesn't come here often.
"Third sister-in-law, this is really warm."
"I'm so hot I want to take off my cotton-padded coat."
Yun Ningyan laughed and said, "Take it off! I'm already wearing a sweater."
It's not cold if you don't go outside.
Yun Ningyan washed an apple for her and also took out some steamed egg custard, melon seeds, peanuts, and the like.
The two chatted as they ate.
Meanwhile, Li Xiangyun and the others had already arrived at Niu Cuicui's house.
The two families sat down on chairs, and Niu Cuicui busied herself serving tea and water to everyone.
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