After the hustle and bustle during the day, in the evening, after dinner, the Lin family sat around the table and discussed their plans for the future.
Because Lin Chuan is back, he has the final say in the Lin family, so these plans for the future are actually Lin Chuan's plans.
"Mom and Dad, you've worked so hard over the past two years. Now that I'm back, I'll take care of this family..."
The story begins with a sense of guilt. In Lin Chuan's mind, family members should help each other, and he is the eldest son. The eldest brother is like a father, so he should be filial to his parents, take care of his younger siblings, and take responsibility for the family.
Cao Qinfang, who always pretended to be a good person, listened in a gentle and quiet manner, smiling silently, but a lot of rage was running through her heart.
It is only natural for me to raise my son, why should my eldest brother raise him?
Why?
"Mom and Dad, Fangfang and I are at home now. You don't have to worry about money. I will work hard to earn it. Xiaoyue, do you want to go back to school?"
"I do!" Lin Yue looked eager. She dreamed of going back to school and going to high school!
"Okay, I'll contact them. You can repeat a year. As long as you can get into high school, we will definitely support your education!"
"Brother, I will work hard and I will pass the exam!" Lin Yue said firmly.
Cao Qinfang was stunned.
Still wanting to study? What a shameless sister-in-law!
"Xiaoxi, are you studying hard? How are your grades?"
"Brother, don't worry, I will definitely be admitted to high school. My grades are among the best in the class!"
"Well, that's good." Lin Chuan nodded with satisfaction.
Cao Qinfang: Bullshit!
Another shameless sister-in-law!
"Brother, we always remember your words, 'knowledge changes destiny'. We have all studied hard. The final exam is coming soon. I will definitely get the first place!" The young boy Lin Shan hurried to show himself, looking for praise.
"Brother, I am also very serious. The teacher praised me a few days ago."
"Brother, I will definitely get a certificate this semester!"
Lin Yang and Lin Xing hurriedly said, not lagging behind.
"Well, that's great. You're the boys in the family, so you must study hard and become successful in the future, bringing honor to the family!" Lin Chuan assured with a look of relief, "You all need to study hard. Don't worry about things at home, we and your parents are here for you..."
Cao Qinfang: ...
It’s broken, my mentality is broken!
Cao Qinfang pinched herself hard under the table and finally suppressed the urge to lose her temper on the spot, and tried hard to force a smile.
Knowing she couldn't persuade Lin Chuan, Cao Qinfang looked at Lin Yue with a concerned look, then said to Lin Dahai and Jiang Fengzhen, "Dad, Mom, Xiaoyue is 17 this year, right? She should be looking for a partner at this age. If she goes to school, if she really graduates from high school, she will be 21 years old, already an old maid. What should we do then?"
"This..." Jiang Fengzhen was persuaded by her words. She looked at Lin Yue and then at Lin Chuan.
Her son makes all the decisions at home, and she has no say on whether he should go to school or not.
"The country stipulates that women can only get married at the age of 20! Xiaoxiao went to Hai City to play before, and she told me that in Hai City, girls in their twenties are still considered young girls, while people in the city get married at the age of 23 or 24!" Lin Yue retorted.
"Oh, you still want to be a city dweller? Don't you think you have the destiny?" Cao Qinfang was disdainful in her heart, but continued to show concern for her. "But we are in the countryside after all. If you are in your twenties and don't have a partner, you are considered an old maid. People will gossip about you!"
Lin Yue wasn't stupid either. She could see that her sister-in-law clearly didn't want her to study! She had finally got the chance to go back to school, so she had to grab it.
Without speaking to Cao Qinfang, Lin Yue looked at Lin Chuan firmly, "Brother, I want to study. I will cherish the opportunity to study. I will definitely get into high school, get a diploma, and find a good job! Brother, I also know the situation at home. Just think of it as me lending you and sister-in-law money. When I get a job in the future, I will definitely pay you back with interest!"
"We are a family, why talk about borrowing money!" Lin Chuan said solemnly, then looked at Cao Qinfang with a little discomfort in his heart. He was not stupid, and he could more or less guess what Cao Qinfang was thinking.
"Whatever they say, Xiaoyue has passed the high school entrance exam, has a diploma and found a good job, so why should she be worried about not finding a partner?" Lin Chuan said firmly, "Xiaoyue wants to study. As long as she works hard and passes the exam, I will support her education even if I have to sell everything I have!"
"Boss, what do you mean by selling everything you have? Your parents are still here! We still have the money at home!" Lin Dahai, who had been silent all this time, said.
The family had no money at first because Lin Chuan had emptied out their savings when they got married. However, Lin Xiaoman paid back the betrothal gift and kept the home appliances. After selling them, Lin Dahai and Jiang Fengzhen had saved a few hundred thousand yuan. In the past two years, they have been farming, raising livestock, and selling vegetables, and their savings have accumulated to nearly three thousand yuan.
If he had gritted his teeth, he could actually have supported Lin Yue to go to high school. However, Lin Dahai was a realistic person. Although he treated his sons and daughters the same on weekdays, he wanted to save the money for his son.
Now that Lin Chuan is back, the pressure is not so great. His daughter wants to go to school, and he thinks they can afford it.
"Thank you, Dad, thank you, brother. I will definitely not let you down!" Lin Yue's face was full of excitement.
Firmly believing that "studying can change one's destiny", the five children all wanted to study, and Lin Dahai and Lin Chuan were willing to support them, so a family meeting ended.
Everyone in the Lin family was having a great time, but Cao Qinfang was furious.
What's going on in this family? Their living conditions are so difficult, yet everyone still wants to study?
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