Zhang Qiang said: "You are just talking nonsense. I don't know. I can't see it."
"Just pretend."
In fact, both of them knew the truth, but Zhang Qiang was too upright and had someone hidden in his heart.
Zhang Qiang said, "Why aren't you as smart as before? Don't you understand that I can see the truth but not say it?"
Chen Dazhuang just smiled.
The next morning, when Liu Meili was leaving, several other educated youth from the village came to see her off.
Liu Meili stood at the entrance of the village, but she didn't see the figure she had been looking forward to until she got on the bus.
She sat near the window of the bus, looking at the sun rising slowly over the mountains outside the window, tears of reluctance slowly flowing down her face.
Goodbye, my youth!
The years here were hard but also unforgettable.
These will be the memories of her life.
Chen Liye arrived at the brigade yard at around eight o'clock and called the restaurant where Tian Wenjun worked.
After returning from the provincial capital last time, Tian Wenjun seemed to be sick and rested at home for five or six days before coming to work.
After coming back this time, she seemed to talk less than before. He Damei asked her several times, but Tian Wenjun just said that she was a little tired. Seeing that she didn't want to talk, He Damei didn't ask any more questions.
It was only then that the two of them received a call from Chen Liye and learned that he had been admitted to the best agricultural university.
Tian Wenjun said on the phone: "When you arrive at school, remember to write to us."
Chen Liye said, "I understand, sister-in-law. I'll call you when I get there."
He Damei said a few words to Chen Liye and then hung up the phone.
He Damei was extremely excited. She has been pregnant for more than two months now and has looked much more energetic in recent days.
He Damei said, "Sister-in-law, should we prepare some things for Liye and mail them to him?"
Tian Wenjun said, "I'll go to the tailor shop and have a Zhongshan suit made for him. He can wear it when he goes to school or has important occasions."
He Damei thought the same thing and said, "Then you make him a Zhongshan suit, and I'll buy him a set of sweaters and trousers, and I'll buy her leather shoes."
The two sisters-in-law agreed, and Tian Wenjun went to the tailor shop in the afternoon to order clothes.
A set of Zhongshan suits weighs more than thirty yuan, and is of average quality. It is fine to wear for two to three years.
He Damei just needs to find time to buy it.
Early the next morning, Chen Liye set out for school. His family sent him to the village entrance, and Zhang Qiang and Chen Dazhuang also came.
Chen Liye suddenly felt a little excited and a little sad.
The excitement is real, and the sadness is also real.
Zhang Cuiying smiled and helped Chen Liye straighten the collar of his coat, and reminded him, "Study hard and take care of yourself."
Chen Liye nodded and said, "I understand, Mom."
Chen Kaifang said, "Don't cause trouble, and remember to write home."
"I know, Dad."
The old couple couldn't help but look like they were about to cry.
Chen Liye smiled and said, "Mom and Dad, go back. I'll call you when I get there."
Chen Xiaohong said: "Remember to get along well with your classmates."
"I understand, big sister."
Zhang Qiang saw the car coming not far away and said, "The car is here. I don't have anything to tell you. We will wait for you to come back."
"Thank you, bro."
Zhang Qiang waved his hand, and a passing bus stopped beside them. A group of people waited for Chen Liye to get on the bus and watched him leave.
Chen Kaifang and the others watched the car leave before heading back to the village.
Zhang Qiang and Chen Dazhuang followed behind the few people, and his deep eyes stared at Chen Xiaohong's back.
Her legs are now completely back to normal and she no longer looks limp, which is good.
When they reached the door, Chen Kaifang asked, "Qiangzi, are we still plowing the fields today?"
"Yes uncle, after two days of plowing, we should plant wheat."
"Okay, then I'll go back and pack up and go to the fields."
"Okay, uncle."
Zhang Qiang's eyes swept lightly over Chen Xiaohong, and Chen Xiaohong also noticed it. She panicked and quickly lowered her head.
Zhang Cuizhen said, "I heard yesterday that we should start digging potatoes today."
Zhang Qiang said, "I'll announce it on the loudspeaker later. Men will plow the fields, and women will dig potatoes. Move separately."
This season is the sowing season and also the potato harvest season. It would be better to dig the potatoes early while the weather is good these two days.
Zhang Qiang and Chen Dazhuang walked towards the brigade courtyard. When they were far away, Chen Dazhuang asked, "What about you and Xiaohong?"
Zhang Qiang said: "What should we do?
Just shut up and get to work."
Chen Dazhuang muttered, "I think you're going to miss her again this time."
Zhang Qiang paused when he heard this, turned around and kicked Chen Dazhuang in the calf.
Zhang Qiang said: "If you are worried about me, you should worry about yourself.
I heard that your mother asked someone to introduce you to Ma Xiu Lian, the most aggressive woman in the next village.
That woman is more capable than a man, and of course more terrifying than a man, so you should be mentally prepared."
Chen Dazhuang paused: "What? Who told you that?
She and I were classmates in elementary school. She was a tigress, so strong that she could even compare with Baoguo's wife. Moreover, she was as fat as a pig. How could my mother possibly say anything bad about her to me?
I know my mom doesn’t love me, so she loves my sister, but when it comes to finding a wife for me, you can’t just close your eyes, right?”
Zhang Qiang was amused: "I heard this from my mother. Your mother probably hasn't told you yet. If you want to know more, you have to go back and ask your aunt."
Chen Dazhuang recalled that his parents had invited a matchmaker to their home some time ago to plot something, and a bad premonition came over him.
It can't be true?
Chen Dazhuang paused, turned around and ran back home.
Zhang Qiang stared at his back and couldn't help but smile.
When they were in elementary school, Chen Dazhuang and Ma Xiu Lian had many fights. The key problem was that Chen Dazhuang had never defeated Ma Xiu Lian, which left Chen Dazhuang with a trauma.
When Chen Dazhuang heard this, he realized that the nightmares and shadows from his childhood were still there.
It's so terrible. I hope she won't be my wife.
Chen Dazhuang couldn't wait any longer and ran home in a hurry. His father and mother were just about to go out.
Seeing him coming back in a hurry, Chen's mother frowned and said, "Didn't you go to send Liye off? Why are you coming back so fast?
"Mom, let me ask you, did you ask the matchmaker to find Ma Xiu Lian from the next village for me as my daughter-in-law?"
Chen's mother thought it was a big deal, but it turned out that he came back just to ask about it.
"Yeah, what's wrong?
Any questions? "
"This is a huge problem. Mom, I'm telling you, I won't marry that tigress. She's famous in her village for her power. If you want me to marry her, it's not like you're asking me to marry you, it's like you're sending me into a fire pit.
I won't marry her. I won't do it. If you force me to marry her, I...
I will run away from home."
When Chen's mother heard this, she rolled her eyes and said, "Okay, then you can run away from home.
But I want to remind you that what you two have done is done."
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