Chapter 1258: Convincing the Public
"People in the village all value having a large family. We previously resorted to this desperate measure because we wanted to have more children at home..."
Ma Hongguo thought silently for a while, then nodded and said:
"As long as this matter can be settled, we will take the girl back immediately! If her parents are successful and can earn money in the future, we will also support her education and will not treat her harshly!"
He had no choice but to give in.
It's better than the daughter-in-law having an abortion now and then forcing the couple to have a sterilization.
At least there is a glimmer of hope.
In response to this, Lu Miao just smiled faintly and said, "It's none of my business."
"What you do in the future has nothing to do with me, as long as you don't feel guilty. But then again, there's always a sacrifice to make, and there are some mysterious things in this world that people can't help but believe in."
People with conservative ideas, especially old men and women in the countryside, believe in the concept of "cause and effect" very much.
As soon as Lu Miao said this, Mrs. Yang, who had been frowning and obviously dissatisfied with the ending plan, couldn't help but relax her expression.
After discussing the preliminary matters in advance, Lu Miao asked a few serious questions.
For example, how old is Shuangxi and Ma Jianshe’s first daughter now?
How much grain do they have in stock, how many acres of land do they have, and what did they plant this year?
When Mrs. Yang heard her words, she started to wonder:
"No, this Xiaoliu wife is now dealing with those people from outside. Why are you trying to find out about our family's secrets?"
Listen to this.
Fu Jingyou frowned and was about to speak to Lu Miao.
Before the couple could say anything, He Hongjin said:
"Just answer whatever they ask. At this point, do these two kids still want something from your family?"
He Hongjin did not forget the reminder from those comrades in the city, but the Ma family was still here, so he didn't want to point it out to them in person.
But having said this, he continued:
"No one would dare to get involved in this matter outside. They are speaking up for you out of kindness. Don't make things difficult for them for such trivial matters."
Lu Miao and Fu Jingyou looked at each other and realized that this was exactly the case.
Whether they have connections or how many connections they have is their own business.
They have no obligation to help the Ma family.
As Lu Miao said, she was only trying to give them advice because of the child that Shuangxi sent back to her mother's home and the oppressed status of women since ancient times.
It's not something that can be gained by putting in effort. If the Ma family is ungrateful and unwilling to appreciate it, why should they continue to get involved?
Mrs. Yang wrinkled her face and laughed dryly:
"Uncle, look at what you're saying... I'm not trying to embarrass them. Isn't it just because I'm not clear about it that I'm asking?"
As she spoke, Mrs. Yang waved her hands repeatedly:
"It's okay, it's okay, Xiaoliu's wife, please continue talking!"
"Cough, cough, cough, cough..." Lu Miao's shoulders trembled, and he coughed several times with his fist against his lips.
Although Fu Jingyou was secretly displeased with the Ma family, he couldn't care less about anything else at this moment.
He frowned sharply, and with worry and nervousness, he put his hands on Lu Miao's shoulders and patted her back again and again to help her calm down.
Lu Miao drank some water to slow down, suppressing the itchiness in his throat before speaking again:
"The inspection office may or may not come tomorrow, but regardless of whether they come or not, since you have already expressed your willingness to pay the fine grain, the grain must be delivered."
Ma Hongguo had a serious and gloomy face. He was scratching his head and thinking about this when Mrs. Yang said:
"Sixth Wife, whether it can be done or not is just a matter of you coming forward and saying something. It would be fine if they came, but why do they still want us to give them food when they don't come..."
Ma Hongguo turned around and glared at Mrs. Yang, pushing her against the wall:
"What do you know? Just shut up and say less, okay?"
Mrs. Yang felt humiliated and acted like a child throwing a tantrum, with a fierce look on her face, and reluctantly pushed Ma Hongguo away.
This time I really didn't say anything.
Lu Miao didn't have time to pay attention to her, and directly pointed out the facts:
"There's nothing wrong with them following the rules and regulations. The grain fine is to highlight your attitude and not make things difficult for them. Another reason is to convince the public."
It wasn't just one or two households in the village that were investigated.
Tian Guihua had experienced this once before they returned home.
If this matter had no punitive nature at all and was simply brushed aside lightly, would other people who had suffered be willing to accept this?
Subsequent discussions and even reports will sooner or later lead to a major explosion.
If you really want to calm things down, you have to be thorough.
Perhaps understanding Lu Miao's intention, Ma Hongguo nodded deeply and said:
"That's how we'll do it. I just don't know how much food we should send."
Lu Miao had just learned about the situation of the Ma family.
The Ma family has eighty kilograms of grain and coarse rice in stock.
There was a load of unhusked millet, about 160 kilograms.
There is a cellar with a large well mouth and a depth of 1.5 meters for coarse grains and sweet potatoes, which should contain 100 to 200 kilograms.
Then there are sorghum rice, dry corn, etc., and some miscellaneous things.
Beyond that, there is the land.
After the production team was disbanded and the land policy was announced, their family of four was allocated three mu and eight fen of land in the village.
At present, the two acres of rapeseed fields are being harvested one after another.
The remaining land is planted with early and late rice, and the harvest will begin in a month or so, around the Dragon Boat Festival.
Some corners of land where sweet potatoes and corn are planted are only the size of a palm and can be ignored for the time being.
Anyway, that's roughly the situation.
Lu Miao pondered briefly and said:
"Send over the two hundred kilograms of fine grains, including brown rice and millet."
The remaining coarse grains can be eaten sparingly and will be enough to last until the crops are harvested.
Ma Hongguo said: "Okay, we'll go back and clean it up later."
Lu Miao nodded slightly and continued:
"It would be best if you could bring the child back tonight or tomorrow morning at the latest. No matter who it is, you have to spare one person to take the child and go with Brother You to fill out the birth certificate tomorrow. Remember, don't report the child's age as two, report it as three."
After a pause, Lu Miao pondered for a moment and said:
"As for the rest, we'll see what happens when we get back."
Ma Hongguo, Ma Jianshe and Shuangxi nodded repeatedly with gratitude in their eyes.
There is only Mrs. Yang.
When the son and daughter-in-law were dragged out, I didn't see them crying.
Now that the matter was settled and she heard that all the fine grain in the house had to be given away, Mrs. Yang slapped her thigh and wiped her tears, crying uncontrollably.
Seeing this, Lu Miao sighed and waved his hand.
"Shuangxi stay for a while, the others can go back today."
Ma Hongguo thanked Lu Miao deeply, then walked ahead home with a heavy heart.
Mrs. Yang followed closely behind.
Ma Jianshe glanced at Shuangxi, patted his hands and said:
"Tell your sister-in-law slowly. Don't worry. I'll be waiting for you at the bottom of the slope in front of the door."
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