Chapter 22 A Village Girl in the 1970s
As soon as she entered the courtyard, Tan Guihua couldn't wait to ask.
"Eldest sister, I heard from others that someone came to propose marriage to Zhenzhen. This person is the son of the Revolutionary Committee Director, and he was even beaten up. Is that true?"
"yes."
Miao Cuilan recounted the whole story with a bitter face.
As soon as she finished speaking, Yang Erni couldn't help but say, "Sister-in-law, why don't you agree? They're offering such a high dowry."
If she were there, she would definitely agree.
With such great conditions, why wouldn't I agree?
Surprisingly, Miao Cuilan refused!
Yang Erni was heartbroken.
Yao Meimei raised her head: "Yes, Aunt, you should agree. The Lu family is so well-off, Zhenzhen will definitely have a good life after marrying into their family."
She hadn't expected Lu Yikang to act so quickly, but she was happy with the result.
At the same time, Yao Meimei breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems Lu Yikang isn't angry that she suddenly left without saying goodbye. If she explains things properly later, she should still be able to get back together with him.
Tan Guihua didn't like hearing this; she didn't think there was anything wrong with her eldest daughter-in-law refusing.
"Alright, shut up. You have no idea what kind of people the Lu family is. That guy surnamed Lu has offended so many people. He'll get his comeuppance sooner or later. How can Zhenzhen marry into that family? Don't forget, Zhenzhen is already engaged."
Yao Daqiang nodded and said, "That makes sense."
Yao Meimei sneered inwardly.
If Yao Yunzhen can't marry Lu Yikang, then can she marry Li Yunqi?
A bunch of Yao Yunzhen's accomplices, biased and prejudiced!
She didn't even consider that with her skinny and thin appearance, most people wouldn't even look at her, and that marrying Li Yunqi was already an excellent marriage.
After all, in other people's eyes, Li Yunqi's family background was quite good, and he was also good-looking.
Yang Erni still didn't want to give up, and she finally mustered up the courage to refute Tan Guihua.
“Zhenzhen’s marriage is not guaranteed to happen. In previous years, they would send some things over, but now, they haven’t even sent a letter. I think they might want to break off the engagement. We might as well hold on to this marriage. Anyway, they’ve all said that Zhenzhen will enjoy a good life after she marries into that family.”
It's another 500 yuan and a three-wheeled watch and a radio; Yang Erni really can't bear to part with it.
These things may not necessarily end up in her hands, but her second wife will benefit from them, and her son will be taken care of in the future.
Then Zhenzhen will find Dabao a job—a permanent position with an office job.
Yang Erni's wishful thinking was far too much.
Yao Daqiang said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Brother Lu isn't that kind of person. Since he agreed, he won't break his promise."
That's what he said, but he was actually quite nervous inside.
In the first few years, the two families did keep in touch frequently by writing letters and sending each other things like malted milk powder from time to time. But in recent years, the contact has become less and less frequent, especially in the last two years, there hasn't been a single letter.
“He’s a high-ranking official in the capital, and we haven’t seen each other for so many years. He probably looks down on us commoners. Continuing like this will only delay Zhenzhen’s life. She might as well find a rich husband while she’s still young. The Lu family is quite good. They’re so well-off. I heard they even drove a car here.”
Yao Yunzhen said unhappily, "Second Aunt, please stop talking. There is no way I will agree to this marriage."
Lu Yikang's behavior disgusted Yao Yunzhen; she would rather die than marry him.
Yang Erni wanted to say something, but when her eyes met Yao Yunzhen's face, she swallowed all her words.
"Well... okay..."
He's just the son of the director of the county's revolutionary committee; he doesn't seem like a good match for Zhenzhen.
Yang Erni's calculations were shattered by Yao Yunzhen's beauty.
Miao Cuilan was distracted after hearing Yang Erni's words. After thinking for a long time, she said, "Dad, Mom, why don't we write a letter tomorrow to ask about the arrangements between the two children?"
Unfortunately, they didn't have each other's phone numbers, so they could only write letters.
There used to be a telephone, but I can't get through anymore.
Miao Cuilan hopes that the engagement will proceed smoothly.
Now that they've offended the Lu family, they'll definitely make their family suffer, and Zhenzhen can forget about getting married in Anyuan County.
The best solution is to marry out, to marry far away, to a place where the Lu family can't reach.
Yao Meimei couldn't help but reveal a gloating smile on her sallow face.
These people are still indulging in wishful thinking; there's no way Yao Yunzhen's marriage will happen.
In their past life, the man himself came to annul the engagement.
Although the other party compensated Yao Yunzhen with a formal job at the county supply and marketing cooperative and gave her a large sum of money, the engagement was broken off.
But for the rest of her life, this job and the compensation will belong to her.
Lu Yikang will definitely continue to pester them; the Yao family simply cannot compete with him, and Yao Yunzhen is destined to marry him.
At that time, she will be the only unmarried girl in the Yao family, and this marriage contract can only fall on her.
Having witnessed the future prosperity, Yao Meimei naturally looked down on a job at a supply and marketing cooperative, but she needed money and a reason to stay in the county.
Yao Daqiang said, "Write it now. Tomorrow you can go to the county and mail the letter."
I had originally planned to write it and have Yunchuan send it out, but now it's too late.
When Yao Yunzhen went to the city before, she had the opportunity to write and send letters, but Miao Cuilan was also unhappy that her daughter was being treated coldly, so she didn't want Yao Yunzhen to rush to write letters, and that's why she didn't say anything.
However, now, even if they don't want to rush, they have to.
Tan Guihua said, "Take another photo of Zhenzhen and send it out with the letter."
Miao Cuilan agreed, but she wasn't very enthusiastic.
Yao Yunzhen was also not very happy.
Even if this engagement didn't happen, it wouldn't be a big deal; she could just find another man.
There are countless men in the world; she can change them whenever she wants.
So she never really took the engagement to heart.
But now, because of that inexplicable jerk, she has no time to look for anyone else and can only hold on to this marriage contract.
The family was filled with sorrow, and everyone forgot Xie Jingyue's parting words.
They really didn't have any expectations.
After all, they're not related by blood or marriage. It's already quite generous of them to help once; it's unlikely they'll do it any more often.
The next morning, Miao Cuilan went to the county town early to mail the letter. Then she found her husband and told him what had happened, so that he would be aware of the situation and be careful at work to avoid being tricked.
Yao Sheng was very worried about his family, but he also knew that he couldn't take leave right now.
His brother-in-law had gone to great lengths to get him this job, so if he took leave now, wouldn't that give them ammunition against him?
The Yao family waited anxiously for several days, but they didn't even see a trace of the Lu family; everything remained calm.
This made the Yao family uneasy. They were just about to go to the county to find out more information when an unexpected person arrived.
The young man who offered to help finish up that day has arrived.
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