The group of people entered the city awkwardly.
Meng Sheng first sent Feng Yi's family to Tao Lao, who was buying medicinal herbs, and then continued driving the ox cart to lead his two brothers to the three houses they had bought earlier.
The ox cart became more spacious after the medicinal materials were unloaded.
Meng Chao put his bicycle on the ox cart and sat next to Meng Sheng with his brother.
While the car was still on the street, he couldn't wait to ask the question that he had been holding back all the way: "Second brother, are you helping me out of kindness, or are you attracted to that girl from the Feng family?"
Meng Sheng replied without hesitation while driving the car: "I like it."
Hearing this, Meng Qiang immediately advised: "Second brother, you could be attracted to anyone else, why did you choose her?
My parents would definitely not be happy if they knew!
And my grandparents will definitely object!"
Meng Chao followed up: "That's right!
If your parents don't like her, your life will not be easy even if you marry her.
Have you forgotten that when you were little, your mother and grandmother didn't get along, and your father was like a rat in a bellows, being bullied by both sides?"
Meng Qiang: "Second brother, why don't you find someone else to like? Otherwise, I'm afraid my mother's feather duster will pluck out all the feathers!"
Meng Chao: "That's right, there's an old saying that an ugly wife is a treasure in the family. It's not good for a woman to be too beautiful, as she may not be able to keep the family.
It's all the same when the lights are off.
Listen to me, let's find someone else. We can't just run around wherever there's trouble!"
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Each of them spoke a different sentence, their purpose being to persuade Meng Sheng to change his target.
The car arrived at the destination quickly, and the three of them entered the house carrying large and small bags. Meng Shengcai, who had been listening silently, said to the two chattering brothers, "In the past few years, it was almost the same whether you worked more or less. We all worked together and ate according to our work points.
Now, after only a few years, the land has been distributed to each household, and farmers can harvest their own crops.
In the past few years, buying and selling was not allowed, and you were not even allowed to raise more than two chickens. Now the city encourages individual business.
My grandparents separated a long time ago, and they can't control me even if they are unhappy about it.
As for my parents, if we can get along, then we can get along. If not, I will move to the city with my family and we won’t get together except on important days.
Policies are changing with each passing day, so don't be so stubborn as to think that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have to live under the same roof.
As for the fact that beautiful women cannot be kept, I think that is an excuse for men to be incompetent and have no vision.
Don't worry about these things for me, I have already decided to marry Feng Yijia."
After saying this, seeing the two people's disapproval, Meng Sheng took out a stack of money from his pocket and gave half to each of them: "Here, hush money, you are the only ones who know about this, keep your mouths shut and don't interfere with my pursuit of a wife."
The two neatly stacked, brand-new stacks of ten-yuan bills made the two young men's eyes widen, and their original thoughts began to crumble.
Meng Qiang licked his lips and confirmed in a hoarse voice: "Are you really giving it to us?"
Meng Sheng nodded: "Really, but you are not allowed to talk nonsense after you answer the phone, and don't drag me down. When I'm not at home, please help me keep an eye on Feng Yi's family if anything happens!
If I help someone, I'll pay you extra per session."
Meng Chao had never carried a ten-yuan bill in his life. After thinking for a moment, he reached out and took it: "Okay, I won't tell you.
I'll help you watch over people from now on!"
Anyway, he wouldn't give up easily unless he got the second one, so he might as well take it and make some money for himself.
Meng Qiang then took the money and expressed his loyalty: "I won't tell you either. I'll help you keep an eye on people when I'm at home!"
Think about it, apart from the bad reputation, Feng Yi's family is good in every way. If my second brother insists, it's not impossible for her to be his sister-in-law.
The effect of money power is very good. The two brothers who were just trying to persuade each other until their mouths were dry were quickly bribed and changed sides.
Meng Sheng was so happy that his mouth stretched to his ears. This money was originally intended for them.
The two of them were stimulated last night, and they definitely didn't come to the county town to play early this morning. No matter what they do, these will be considered as their start-up capital.
Unexpectedly, I got two allies along the way.
Now, there are five people in the family and only my father is left to be conquered.
Victory is just around the corner!
One person achieved his goal, two people had a considerable amount of pocket money, and all three were very happy.
After the two happy brothers counted the money and put it away, they began to look around the three houses and half of the yard where they were.
Although the house is a bit old, it is well kept and the floor is paved with bluestone, which is much better than the ground in the countryside that is full of debris and turns into mud when it rains.
Meng Qiang looked around the house and saw a well in the yard. The room was fully equipped with a bed, cabinets, and stoves.
Le De immediately began to clean and tidy up the house. While busying himself, he said, "Brother, it's getting late. Go and take care of your business. I'll take care of this."
Meng Sheng paid the money and didn't plan to do any more work, so he left as he was told.
Meng Chao followed his second brother excitedly, wanting to take a look at his business first.
The county town is too far from the village. He only came once in April to deliver food and living expenses to his younger brother.
I was so preoccupied with the affairs of Lao Er and Feng Yijia all the way here. Now when I come out again and take a closer look, I realize that in less than half a year, there are many more shops on both sides of the street than when I came last time. The street stalls that were only seen occasionally before can now be seen everywhere.
Meng Chao walked and looked around, while Meng Sheng slowed down his pace and waited, occasionally introducing others: "The grocery store on the left is run by the wife of a team leader of the county transportation team.
The restaurant on the right, the one with the sign saying Li Ji Restaurant, is owned by the sister-in-law of the principal of the county middle school.
The man used to be a chef in a state-owned restaurant, but now he has started out on his own.
There is also a hotel not far ahead, the owner of which is the younger brother of a deputy director of the Public Security Bureau.
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After talking about a lot of background information, Meng Sheng pointed to some street stalls and introduced them.
"The guy selling nylon socks is an educated youth who returned two years ago, and the woman selling vegetables and eggs is a farmer from a nearby village.
The same goes for the one selling peanuts and soybeans.
The stall selling braised meat has a recipe passed down from generation to generation. The owner used to be a member of the "five black categories" and was even overthrown.
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Meng Sheng kept chattering all the way, and Meng Chao's heart was pounding as he listened. He was so excited that his tanned cheeks turned a little red.
Only after making sure that people were moved did Meng Sheng lead them to the small courtyard at the foot of the city wall.
Goods were being shipped out here. Two young men were pulling a cart full of sacks over the city wall and approaching a truck parked on the county street.
Two strong men beside the car were loading the car skillfully.
"What a coincidence, we happened to be shipping. Big brother, go help those two kids push the cart, I'll go over and say hello to them!" Meng Sheng said, quickening his pace towards the green truck.
Before he even got close, he called out enthusiastically, "Brother Wang, why did you come here in person today?"
The middle-aged man who was receiving the sacks from the car stopped, stood up straight and replied with a smile: "I have something to do, so I came by to pick up the goods and have a drink with you.
But you, kid, didn't even see anyone!"
"Hehe, now you're here. I'll definitely arrange some wine for you later!" Meng Sheng walked over with a smile and helped load the goods.
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