Yu Linxiu covered her forehead, avoiding Old Lady Fang's attempts to stop her. She didn't resist hysterically like before.
“Grandma, Xu Guangzong already has a girlfriend. They've been together for quite a while, and I can't compete with her. Otherwise, we'd be at a huge loss if they got divorced halfway through. To be honest, Xu Guangzong isn't very willing to help our family. Every time I bring it up, he ignores me. Do you think I could marry someone who doesn't side with our family?”
Grandma Fang was immediately stunned. "Really?"
Yu Linxiu glanced at her: "Of course it's true, otherwise I would have definitely caught him, why would I have made such a fuss?"
Grandma Fang was furious: "Yes, we can't let things get this bad! What are we going to do now? What will I say when my mother-in-law comes?"
Yu Linxiu sighed, "Listen to me, the Xu family wanted to find Xu Guangzong a wife, but they couldn't find one in the city, so they came to our rural area. Do you think he would agree if I asked him to break up with me? I don't want him to ruin my reputation. But now it's different. Everyone knows that Xu Guangzong cheated on me and had affairs first. He even hit me. I'm the most pitiful one."
Grandma Fang thought it made a lot of sense.
But it's still a pity about this son-in-law from the city.
"So what are you going to do next? Where are you going to find someone so good?"
Yu Linxiu sneered inwardly. She'd said so much, and he still thought he was a good grandson-in-law?
"Grandma, don't worry. After all, I work at the supply and marketing cooperative. In fact, quite a few people want to introduce me to potential partners, but I don't think there's a rush. I'll find you the best grandson-in-law."
Grandma Fang was delighted to hear this and even offered her two candies.
The conversation was very effective, so much so that when the Xu family later came to visit with gifts, Old Mrs. Fang put up a strong resistance for a while.
Grandma Fang's eyes widened when the Xu family pulled out two hundred yuan. Grandma Fang held onto Yu Linxiu, trying to persuade her again and again.
Yu Linxiu didn't insist much. She knew her family was only after profit, and she had completely figured it out: the most important thing was to keep the things in her own hands.
Qianqian is right. We need to be kinder to ourselves and tougher on others.
Yu Linxiu: "Grandma, you can take the two hundred yuan, but you have to give me one hundred. Don't rush, let me explain. After all, I'm just a temporary worker at the supply and marketing cooperative. My clothes and appearance aren't as good as others there. People like me but look down on me. I don't think that can be right. If you want to catch a big fish, you have to give them some good bait, right?"
Finally, Grandma Fang agreed.
Yu Linxiu took the money and went to the police station with the Xu family. The police said that Xu Guangzong could be released.
What happened next had nothing to do with Lin Xiu; from then on, she had no connection with this family.
Tie.
Shen Qianqian only learned about this when she got home from school. After thinking about it carefully, she could understand Yu Linxiu's idea, and she was quite supportive. After all, the reputation had already shifted in Yu Linxiu's favor, and now she was getting money too, so why not?
Her most important thing right now is the high school entrance exam!
Although she was very confident in herself, Shen Qianqian did not let her guard down. She even ate at the school cafeteria during the days of the exam, fearing that someone from the Yu family might drug her and ruin her exam.
After the exam, Shen Qianqian felt relaxed. She knew those question types by heart, and her score should be as expected.
However, there are many smart people in Nanxian County, and there must be some who are using their skills to improve their exam performance. She might be pushed down a bit, but it doesn't matter, as long as she passes the exam.
After the holiday, Shen Qianqian went to the supply and marketing cooperative to find Yu Linxiu, bought some food, and took Yu Linxiu to thank Yang Wang and the uncle in the cadre building.
In her opinion, Yu Linxiu was a good girl and should be with good men, like Yang Wang. However, she wasn't a matchmaker; what happened next was up to fate.
The thoughtful uncle was named Zhou Cai. He was a widower and a tailor who took on small businesses on the side to support himself and his two sons.
With that, everything came to an end.
Shen Qianqian packed her things, preparing to board the train.
The day before she left home, Yu Linyun came to see her and asked to borrow her bicycle.
Shen Qianqian: "It's possible, but let me make this clear first: if the car breaks down, you'll have to pay for it. Don't even think about trying to renege on your promise; you know what I'm capable of."
Yu Linyun nodded repeatedly: "Okay, I will treat it well!"
On June 15th, the weather was clear and cloudless.
Shen Qianqian boarded the train bound for the capital.
The bag she was carrying was a backpack specially made by Zhou Cai, but due to material limitations, the design was just average.
She plans to go to the capital this time to find suitable materials to make backpacks and some small items.
Business?…
Speaking of which, how's that third uncle I've never met doing in the south? I need to give him a call later. Let's reconnect.
There were so many good things in the South at that time; some things that weren't available in the capital might be in the South. Trains were very slow in the 1980s, but unfortunately, she could only get a seat ticket.
The journey from Nanxian to the capital takes two and a half days, with stops in other cities along the way.
She planned to ask the conductor if there were any sleeper tickets after she boarded the train.
After the train departs, the crew goes around reminding others to be aware of pickpockets.
Shen Qianqian was wearing a homemade mask, and her bright eyes were scanning the people around her with curiosity. In front of her seat was a family of three.
The couple, who were not young but were dressed neatly, were with a baby. They looked quite normal overall. The baby was sleeping peacefully in her father's arms, without crying or fussing.
There was another seat next to her, but it was currently empty.
Shen Qianqian hugged her backpack to her chest. She didn't carry much; the bag was bulging with food. She had sewn the money into her clothes, so a thief could only steal the food.
Shen Qianqian looked around for a while, then suddenly felt a little annoyed. In two and a half days, she hadn't brought a single book to read. What a pity! Her high school preparatory course had already reached the second year, and the difficulty level was manageable.
Oh well, I forgot my book. I'll just go to sleep then!
Shen Qianqian decided to close her eyes and rest. The nights were the hardest to endure.
As the train swayed, Shen Qianqian slowly closed her eyes...
She didn't know how much time had passed when she was awakened by the noise of children. She rubbed her eyes and woke up, only to be greeted by two warm smiles.
She felt a chill run down her spine from being stared at.
The woman, who was very outgoing, said, "Girl, you're awake! You're traveling alone on a train and you dare to sleep like this? Aren't you afraid of running into thieves?"
Shen Qianqian glanced at them, as if trying to determine if they were bad people.
Finally, he shook his head shyly.
"My bag is full of worthless things."
The man holding the child next to her asked, "Where are you from? Where are you going?" The question came out of nowhere, and the woman next to her tugged at him.
The man laughed and said, "Seeing you reminds me of my daughter back home. It's not safe for you to travel by train alone. It's good to ask around so you can have someone to look after you."
Shen Qianqian still smiled reservedly, answering every question.
She glanced at the couple discreetly.
Seeing the two exchange a quick glance, seemingly quite satisfied, she immediately felt a pang of unease.
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