Chapter 197 I Will Never Marry

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun casts a faint glow on the Yang family courtyard in Taolin Village.

As soon as Xiao Ran came in carrying the herring, Yang Wencai welcomed him warmly.

Yang Chengcai is 25 years old this year, which is considered an older youth in the village.

However, nowadays it is popular to invest in the construction of the motherland, and it is too early to rush into personal problems.

Especially since Yang Wencai is still working in the county town, his vision has broadened and he naturally wants to find a better partner.

Yang Wencai is currently pursuing the factory director's daughter, which will make his future easier.

Compared with other members of the Yang family, Yang Wencai was more polite towards Xiao Ran, and he was also the most intelligent of the three siblings in the Yang family.

It was also he who brought back the news that Xiao Ran was doing business in the black market.

After seeing Xiao Ran's methods, Yang Wencai became a little more polite and cautious towards Xiao Ran.

Regarding Yang Wenxiu's marriage, the Yang family was divided into two factions.

Yang Wencai and Yang's father did not want Yang Wenxiu to marry Xiao Ran because they felt that Xiao Ran was difficult to control.

Brother Yang is devoted to his sister. As long as his sister wants something, he will fight for it for her.

As for other people's opinions?

unimportant.

Sister-in-law Yang and mother-in-law were busy in the kitchen, while Yang Wenxiu was sitting at the door, holding her chin and looking at the door with boredom.

There was no intention of lending a hand to help.

Seeing her daughter like this, Yang's mother sighed helplessly while cooking: "Alas, this child is like a possessed person."

Mrs. Yang didn't stop cutting vegetables. She responded casually and continued to work on her own things.

Anyway, her sister-in-law won't be happy.

Yang's mother was in poor health. She had suffered from poor health when she gave birth to Yang Wenxiu in her early years. She felt unwell for ten months out of the year.

I was so angry that I felt uncomfortable for the other two months.

But this old lady happened to have a kind heart.

It was she who suggested to Village Chief Yang to help Xiao Ran more.

"Just raise him like a son."

At first, Yang's mother really felt sorry for Xiao Ran. She had such a young child, and her daughter Wenxiu was still at the age of being spoiled, but she had to start dealing with people who were trying to pry and take advantage of her.

Mother Yang really feels sorry for Xiao Ran.

Unfortunately, no one in the Yang family really listened to her.

Later, after Mrs. Yang got married, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law became invisible people.

The two of them are like the human workhorses of the Yang family, resigned to their fate and living their own lives in silence.

When I was young, I worked in my parents' home. After I got married, I worked in my husband's home. Even when I was pregnant, I didn't get any peace of mind.

Emotions need an outlet, and land and children are their sustenance.

It doesn’t matter if you’re ignored or disrespected, life has to go on anyway.

As children grow up, getting married and having children is considered completing the mission.

As for why, they never thought about it.

Anyway, this is how our ancestors have lived.

No matter how well educated a child is or how good his or her job is, the topic will eventually come down to life-long matters.

Mother Yang held her aching waist and said in a weak voice, "Wenxiu's father and I are old, and it will be you, the eldest sister-in-law, who will take care of us in the future."

Mrs. Yang did not comment. After she finished cutting the vegetables, she replied in a muffled voice, "Wenxiu is a girl with her own ideas. With her elder brother around, she will definitely not suffer any loss."

As for whether it was embarrassing or not, she didn't want to care.

Isn’t it enough that you were raised in the care of your parents? You also need your brother and sister-in-law to care for you?

Although Mrs. Yang is not talkative, she knows what's going on.

Wouldn’t it be better for her to spend more time loving her own children?

Do you really have to go through the trouble of flattering your sister-in-law?

She now wants to go to the county town to work, no matter what she does, as long as she can make money.

Now girls can go to college too!

She had to save more money before her child went to junior high school.

"Xiao Ran is here! Come and sit down!"

Yang Wenxiu was originally sitting at the door waiting. When she saw her second brother go to open the door, she immediately straightened her clothes and stood up.

She was wearing a pink sari. The pink color today is very different from that in later times.

Although this pink dress looks good on its own, it makes you look very dark when you wear it.

Yang Wenxiu in particular got a lot tanned from the sun.

Yang Chengcai smiled politely: "Now that you are here, why are you still carrying things?"

Xiao Ran looked around at the people in the yard, but only passed by Yang Wenxiu: "It's not right for a guest to come empty-handed."

Yang Wenxiu tied her hair into a pigtail and shyly twisted to Xiao Ran's side: "Brother Ran, what are you talking about? We grew up together, how can we be strangers now?"

Xiao Ran walked around to Village Chief Yang and greeted him: "Uncle Yang, is my aunt busy in the kitchen?"

Village Chief Yang gave Yang Wenxiu a warning look, then smiled at Xiao Ran: "Your aunt and sister-in-law are busy in the kitchen. Take the fish away, and we'll talk when you come back."

Xiao Ran didn't say anything else and took the fish to the kitchen.

Yang Wenxiu stamped her feet anxiously: "Dad! Look at him!"

She took the initiative to speak, but Xiao Ran didn't even look at her!

Village Chief Yang held a cigarette in his hand and said, "Wenxiu, can you be quiet? Why are you in such a hurry?"

I don’t know why, but Yang Wenxiu just feels extremely anxious.

It seems that Xiao Ran's attitude is particularly different today.

It's like...

Yang Wenxiu bit her lips tightly. Xiao Ran's attitude seemed like he wanted to draw a clear line between himself and his family.

Girls' intuition is sometimes amazing, because what they perceive is the bloody truth.

She panicked. This was the person she had kept in her heart throughout her teenage years, and she didn't want to miss him.

Even if she is a little arrogant, Xiao Ran should still pamper her.

Yang Wenxiu never thought that she could not marry Xiao Ran. In her eyes, Xiao Ran had already been her property.

She doesn't allow anything to happen.

Mrs. Yang was also in a dilemma in the kitchen. The herring Xiao Ran brought was very good, but the dish was almost out of the pot. Should she cook the fish or not?

Xiao Ran is such a mean kid. If he wanted to deliver fish, he should have come earlier. He could have taken the opportunity to add another dish.

When the dishes were finally served, Brother Yang held up his glass and explained, "Ranzi, it's hard to cook this fish today. Come over tomorrow and we'll have another meal!"

Yang Erge also came to the rescue: "Yes, that's right, it takes time to stew the big herring. Let my sister-in-law buy some meat tomorrow, and we will have a big harvest."

A big harvest is a popular way of eating fish in the village.

We have long forgotten where it came from.

It's just fish simmered on low heat, until the fish bones are cooked through and it becomes a little soft and rotten, then some pork belly, potatoes, beans, wide noodles and tofu are put on top, and finally some pancakes or steamed rolls are put around the edge of the pot.

This way of eating is more common in the north, and is usually eaten most during the autumn harvest because it is simple and convenient to cook in one pot.

There are vegetables and meat, and I feel energetic after working.

Xiao Ran did not take the wine glass, but smiled nonchalantly: "It's okay, I bought this fish to honor Uncle Yang. As a junior, I am very grateful for Uncle Yang's care for me in the past few years. This is what I should do."

These words made all the Yang family members present feel comfortable.

Yang Wenxiu, in particular, smiled with her eyebrows and eyes curved.

Brother Yang also felt happy in his heart. It seemed that Xiao Ran was quite aware of the current situation.

Whenever Brother Yang thought of the Xiao family's big house, his heart was filled with excitement. That house would definitely belong to his son in the future.

Brother Yang once again passed the wine glass to Xiao Ran: "That's right, we brothers must drink one."

At the dinner table, several members of the Yang family looked at Xiao Ran expectantly.

Drink it. Only after you drink it, other things will be easy to talk about.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Ran just smiled casually, then picked up a peanut with chopsticks and said, "I have something to do tomorrow, so I won't drink."

"What can you do?"

Yang Wenxiu couldn't wait to ask: "Xiao Ran, where did you go to buy the train ticket two days ago? Who did you deliver peaches to that required you to take a train?"

Mrs. Yang almost pulled off the corner of Yang Wenxiu's clothes, but she couldn't stop Yang Wenxiu from asking more questions.

In the end, Yang Wenxiu was forced to sit down by Aunt Yang.

"This child!" Aunt Yang held the girl down and quickly explained to Xiao Ran: "Xiao Ran, Wen Xiu has been spoiled by us, don't take it to heart!"

Brother Yang drank a few glasses of wine and was already a little tipsy.

Having said that, he was too lazy to pretend anymore: "Mom, Xiao Ran has to get used to Wen Xiu's temper. When we get married and live together, my sister must not be wronged!"

No matter what, Xiao Ran must give in to his sister unconditionally!

Xiao Ran put down his chopsticks completely and looked at Village Chief Yang in confusion: "Uncle Yang, why don't I understand what Brother Yang means?"

Village Chief Yang has not said a word since he sat down at the table. He saw Xiao Ran's attitude, but the reason he didn't say anything was to let the children test his bottom line.

As long as he, as a father, doesn't break up with Xiao Ran, there is still room for things to turn around.

Hearing Xiao Ran say this, Brother Yang slammed the table and said, "Xiao Ran! What do you mean by that?

My sister has a crush on you!

I think two days is a good date, you can just get engaged!"

Xiao Ran's face, which had been gentle just now, suddenly turned cold, and he looked at Brother Yang with gloomy eyes: "Are you saying this because you want me to marry Yang Wenxiu?"

It was clearly the middle of summer, but Brother Yang suddenly felt a chill down his spine.

Xiao Ran’s look just now was a bit scary!

Otherwise, why do they say alcohol makes people fearful? Under normal circumstances, Yang Wencheng would definitely feel that something was wrong, but he would just laugh it off.

But he is drinking now.

Some people change their personality after drinking.

The same is true for Yang Wencheng.

Unable to overwhelm Xiao Ran, he simply stood up and put pressure on him: "Xiao Ran, our Yang family has helped you a lot before. Now Wenxiu likes you and you are also the most beautiful girl around here. What else are you dissatisfied with?"

Xiao Ran's eyes were pitch black, and his eyebrows stood out straight in the night, making him incredibly handsome.

Yang Wenxiu's heart and eyes were filled with him, and she didn't even notice how awkward the atmosphere was.

Xiao Ran put down his chopsticks and stood up: "Brother Yang is drunk, I will go back first. What you said today is not good for a girl's reputation, I will pretend I didn't hear it.

I have something else to do in the county town tomorrow, so I'm leaving first."

Yang Wenxiu didn't expect Xiao Ran to reject her so decisively. She was confused at the moment. Seeing Xiao Ran getting ready to leave, she screamed, "Xiao Ran! How dare you leave!"

Brother Yang threw down his chopsticks and stood in front of Xiao Ran: "Xiao Ran, you, you need to tell me why you don't want to marry my sister!"

Yang Erge hurried over and pulled his brother, and winked at Xiao Ran: "Brother, you are drunk, sit down first."

Seeing that something was not right, Mrs. Yang immediately prepared to take her three children back to the house.

Before returning to the house, she pulled her mother-in-law away, who was holding her chest and feeling uncomfortable.

It would be crazy to ask those members of the Yang family to go, because their mothers still have to eat.

Fortunately, everything was portioned out and some food was left over.

As for what’s on the dinner table?

Eat it if you like.

Xiao Ran was stopped by the two Yang brothers. His height cast a large shadow in front of them, making it difficult to see his expression.

Yang Wenxiu's eyes were red, and she stepped forward to block Xiao Ran without giving up: "Xiao Ran, do you have a partner outside?

Did you fall in love with someone when you went off to college?"

Brother Yang was drunk: "He dares!

Don't worry, little sister. If he dares to say he won't marry you, he won't be able to leave our house today!"

Xiao Ran's eyes were cold, and he was rudely suppressing the three Yang brothers and sisters: "I just don't want to marry you, what can you do to me?"

Brother Yang got angry instantly and wanted to punch someone, but Xiao Ran easily held his hand down.

“It hurts! It hurts! It hurts!”

Yang Wencheng felt that his fist was about to be crushed, and the bones and tendons were squeezed. If Xiao Ran exerted more force, his wrist would be dislocated.

Village Chief Yang could no longer stand by and watch the show: "Xiao Ran, put it down first, and talk it over."

Not only was Village Chief Yang observing Xiao Ran's attitude, Xiao Ran was also waiting for Village Chief Yang to speak.

Xiao Ran turned around and glanced at Village Chief Yang under the tree: "Okay, I'll give you a favor."

When he let go of his hand, Yang Wencheng's wrist was already bruised.

The drunkenness has sobered me up a lot.

Yang Wencheng swallowed his saliva. He thought he was very strong, but in front of Xiao Ran he could only be held down like a little kid.

What is Xiao Ran's strength?

Yang Wencai quickly supported his brother, his eyes focused with some hostility: "Xiao Ran, it's ok if you don't like my sister, but why do you hit her?"

Even on cool summer nights, there is always a sultry heat.

Xiao Ran naturally couldn't help but speak out at this moment: "I am grateful for Uncle Yang's help when I was a child, but I will never marry Yang Wenxiu!

If you guys keep stopping me, I don’t mind making a bigger scene!”

If this matter is made known to others, it will only bring shame upon the girl.

What kind of good person would ask someone to marry him/her?

If things got really bad, Yang Wenxiu wouldn't be able to stay around here any longer.

Yang Wencai wanted to say something to reassure Xiao Ran, but suddenly the image of Xiao Ran beating someone mercilessly in the black market popped up in his mind.

At that time, he went to the black market to exchange some brown sugar to please the factory director's daughter, but he didn't expect to see Xiao Ran and Song Zhe beating people in the crooked forest.

Xiao Ransheng was tall and strong, and when he beat people, every punch hit the flesh, and he felt pain in his flesh just by hearing the sound.

Xiao Ran will definitely show mercy today!

and……

Yang Wencai suddenly shuddered: "Xiao Ran, Xiao Ran, what are you going to do in the county tomorrow?"

Seeing that Yang Wencai finally got to the point, Xiao Ran stopped pretending: "The director of the fertilizer factory is a retired veteran. He was a comrade-in-arms with my dad. Let's go find him and reminisce about the past."