Xiao Hao's mother thought about it and realized that what he said was true: "It's because Yu Hai's father couldn't control him that he was able to get a divorce so easily."
In my family, the same thing would never happen! Neither set of parents nor siblings from either side would allow it.
Our two families have been related by marriage for over ten or twenty years, and we visit each other's relatives and friends for weddings and funerals.
One party's broken engagement implicates several families. If Xiao Hao's father continues his reckless behavior outside, he can forget about ever returning to Yu Family Village.
At least a dozen families have been severed ties with him; everyone will curse him and spit on him. His parents' and family's wouldn't allow it either!
The old lady was puzzled. "What do you mean by that?"
Xiao Hao's mother said, "Since the engagement, the two families have been connected."
On my mother's side and the groom's side, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives all visit each other for weddings and funerals.
Village after village, clan after clan, relatives after relatives, things happen all year round, and they can't be separated.
If you break off the engagement and sever ties with your family, the consequences will be enormous. Even if you really can't get along, you still have to consider all these social and interpersonal relationships.
Who would dare to go out and see people again? You see them all the time, relatives can turn into enemies, and that's not good for family harmony.
That's why people in rural areas stick together in times of trouble; this is one of the biggest reasons.
The old lady suddenly realized that the union of men and women in rural areas was not just a simple marriage, but more importantly, a union of the power of two families.
In rural areas, the power of a family can often sustain a family for decades or even centuries.
The stronger the eyesight, the more people there are; the more people there are, the more arrogant they become. In most rural areas, clan power controls the village.
Although the election of village cadres is now conducted in a fair, open and just manner, with the election results determined by the number of votes cast by the villagers.
However, in rural areas, there are only a dozen or so surnames in a village, so naturally, large families with more people have an advantage.
The more cadres are elected, the more influence they have in the village. When it comes to good things like village recruitment, military recruitment, land allocation, and homesteads, they will definitely favor their own people.
In rural daily life, strength comes in numbers, and with the backing of village officials, one can act with impunity, and no one dares to provoke them, nor can they afford to.
Whoever has the most powerful family, the most brothers, and the strongest fists, is the boss in this area! They can walk with their chest out, belly protruding, and hands raised.
Those whose families have little influence and few brothers must always yield to others. If you speak and act like a subservient person in every situation, you'll have no say in the village!
In the past, when the concept of the rule of law was weak in rural areas, group fights were very common, often resulting in bloodshed, disability, and even death.
Large families are united and cohesive. When encountering family members, lawsuits, or troubles, the group members stand together to protect the family's interests and authority.
Such a family is one that outsiders dare not and cannot afford to offend. With the family's power united, its members will not be bullied by outsiders.
In some places, certain families, relying on their powerful influence, will exclude and bully other families, cause trouble, dominate the area, and even foster the growth of criminal gangs.
In such an environment, the stability of a marital relationship involves too many factors, and neither party dares to break the rules casually.
This is the survival wisdom accumulated by rural people over thousands of years. Although some bad habits still exist, it still has many great benefits.
The divorce rate in rural areas is much lower than in cities! When looking for a partner in the countryside, you can know them well, and rural people are relatively simple and kind.
A full stomach breeds idle thoughts, hunger and cold bring peace. Earning less money has its advantages, and even having an affair requires a certain level of financial strength.
There are several reasons for this, which is why the divorce rate in rural areas is relatively low and marital relationships are more stable!
Zhou Yi's mother inquired about the detailed process of engagement in the countryside, and Xiao Hao's mother couldn't help but wonder, "Auntie, why are you so interested in our local marriage customs?"
"Are you trying to marry your daughter or take a wife to Jiaodong? Do you perhaps want to become in-laws with us Jiaodong people?"
These words struck a chord with Zhou Yi's mother: "I really want to be related to you Jiaodong people through marriage! But I don't know if I'll be so lucky!"
Xiao Hao's mother was overjoyed. "Oh, Auntie, you have such good taste! You've found a way to become in-laws with people from Jiaodong. We'll have an endless supply of seafood to eat in the future!"
There are endless peanuts to eat and endless sea views to admire. We people from Jiaodong are wonderful—warm, hospitable, and generous. Becoming in-laws with us will definitely be a good match.
"If you have a target in mind, you can ask the village elders to act as matchmakers. Aunt Guo has a high alcohol tolerance, and Uncle Village Chief is a respectable and authoritative person; they'll definitely be able to handle it."
Zhou Yi's mother smiled, revealing twenty-four teeth. "That's a really good idea! We'll ask the village chief and his wife to propose marriage. This will definitely work out."
Little did she know that Chen Hong was about to leave Yujia Village to go to Jinan to accompany her child's studies, and her dream of becoming a daughter-in-law was still far away.
That day, Chen Hong received a call from her younger sister. They had started their summer vacation and were planning to come and stay in Yujia Village for a while.
Chen Hong quickly started buying bedding and toiletries, as there were quite a few people coming this time, and she needed to make preparations in advance.
A day later, the guests from Beijing arrived in Yujia Village in a large group.
Chen Hong originally wanted to pick him up at the airport, but Director Jin firmly refused.
There were quite a few of them, six people in total including children and adults. One car definitely wouldn't be enough for them, so they would need to take a taxi anyway.
Xiaoyun knew where her house was, so the group simply hailed another taxi at the airport.
Following her sister's directions over the phone, Xiaoyun had the taxi driver park directly in front of the villa.
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