Captain Lin was a little worried after hearing what Lin Dajun said: "Will this... Will Erjun pay the deposit?" Who would be worried about paying 150 yuan at once? Besides, it would not sound good if it got out that brothers calculated the deposit. Actually, he was not helping Zhang Xiaojun. Lin Dajun was his son-in-law. How could he help Zhang Xiaojun? Zhang Xiaojun came to him that day and mentioned the matter of living in the old house of the Lin family. He talked about a lot of reasons, but in fact, every word was reasonable. The old house of the Lin family was empty. Although he was adopted, he was still the biological son of the Lin family. He married Fang Fang and proposed to temporarily live in the old house of the Lin family. It was really difficult for him to refuse. Another point is that Zhang Xiaojun managed the educated youth very well. When he went to the commune for meetings, he often heard some team leaders say bad things about the educated youth, complaining about this and that of the educated youth, but such things did not happen in their team.

For this reason, the captain actually had a good impression of Zhang Xiaojun.

In fact, the captain was not using the Lin family's old house as a favor. If his family had an old house today and Zhang Xiaojun and Fang Fang wanted to move out after getting married and rent his old house, he would also agree. It can only be said that his impression of Zhang Xiaojun is different from that of the Lin family.

Lin Dajun said, "You don't have to worry about this father-in-law. My sister has proposed two plans regarding the deposit. The first one is that Erjun pays 150 yuan as a deposit in one lump sum, and our family does not need to pay rent. When he moves out, the deposit will be returned to him. People in the village can testify to this. My sister said that Xiaowu is eight years old now, and he will be nine after the Chinese New Year. This house is his, and he will have to claim his wife in a few years, so we can't let Erjun live here forever, right? When Erjun was adopted, we confiscated the 200 yuan given by the Zhang family and gave it to Erjun privately. The father-in-law is also a witness to this matter. So our Lin family has done our utmost to treat Erjun well, and he won't have to ask the Lin family to provide a house after he gets married."

Captain Lin: "That's true." There was no reason for a son who had been adopted to come back to ask for a house. So when Zhang Xiaojun said he would stay with him and pay the rent, he agreed. If Zhang Xiaojun came to ask for a house, he would definitely not agree.

Lin Dajun continued, "So, the 150 yuan deposit given by Erjun is not excessive at all. If he doesn't move out in the future, what will happen to Xiaowu? This 150 yuan is also equivalent to the deposit for the foundation. If he doesn't move out, Xiaowu will have to re-apply for the foundation. Of course, my sister also said that 150 yuan is not a small amount. Although he was adopted, he still has the blood of our Lin family and is a relative of the Lin family. So it doesn't matter if he can't come up with 150 yuan at once. He can just deduct it from the brigade every month. Deduct 15 yuan a year, and once a relative gets married, the house will be returned to Xiaowu."

Of course, this was not Lin Yiyi's original intention. The reason why Lin Yiyi set the time limit to 10 years and used Lin Wujun's marriage as an example was because after ten years, the college entrance examination would resume and Zhang Xiaojun would definitely return to the city with his personality. Of course, if Zhang Xiaojun did not return to the city, then ten years later, she could use the 150 yuan to re-grant Lin Wujun a foundation. Maybe 150 yuan was not enough, but it didn't matter. She could just add a little more. But based on her understanding of Zhang Xiaojun, Zhang Xiaojun would definitely leave after the college entrance examination ten years later. As for the grades, Lin Yiyi was not worried at all. A person like Zhang Xiaojun, who is a hard-working person, would definitely study hard once the college entrance examination resumed.

Maybe he would transfer to another camp and leave early without waiting for the college entrance examination to be resumed.

If Zhang Xiaojun were asked to pay 150 yuan now, he would definitely not be happy. If this matter spread, people would say that the Lin family was ruthless and did not allow Zhang Xiaojun to live in an empty house. However, if they used the 15 yuan deposit per year as an excuse, it would be different. Zhang Xiaojun is now a teacher. Although he does not have a salary, he is given work points. Teachers are given full work points. At the end of the year, won’t these work points still amount to 15 yuan?

Besides, Fang Fang is also a teacher, and her work points can be counted towards her salary. This makes Qin Meimei's pretense unfounded. Who said that Qin Meimei lost the opportunity to compete for the teacher's position in the first semester, and Fang Fang got the advantage for free?

So Lin Yiyi was not worried at all that the couple could not pay the 15 yuan deposit every year.

Captain Lin: "Okay, I will tell Zhang Xiaojun about this."

Then, Lin Dajun took out some kelp from the bag: "This is what my sister asked me to give to my father-in-law's family."

There is a lot of kelp on the island and it is cheap, so it is quite appropriate for Lin Yiyi to give kelp as a gift. It is just a few cents, but it can be used as a favor and be appreciated. For people outside the island, kelp tastes delicious, especially kelp soup, which is a very good dish. Moreover, the nutritional value of kelp is not bad.

After Lin Dajun left, Captain Lin went to the educated youth dormitory with a sigh.

In the dormitory of the educated youth, Zhang Xiaojun, Fang Fang and Fang Cao were discussing marriage. Zhang Xiaojun and Fang Fang were getting married only half a year after they went to the countryside. To be honest, everyone was surprised, not only the villagers, but also the educated youth.

However, Zhang Xiaojun will be 20 in a year, so it is time for him to get married. And in everyone's opinion, Zhang Xiaojun is capable and good-looking, so he is indeed a good choice.

Yes, compared to a strong man like Lin Dajun, in the eyes of many young girls, a thin man like Zhang Xiaojun may be more popular.

Zhang Xiaojun chose Fang Fang as his marriage partner for a reason. First, Fang Fang's family was well-off. Fang Fang went to the countryside because she wanted to experience rural life. In fact, she was the precious daughter of the family. But who knew that it was easy to go to the countryside, but difficult to return to the city. So for the sake of the daughter, the family was willing to send a lot of things to her. Moreover, Fang Cao, the son of the Fang family, was also there, so the Fang family was even more willing to send things. However, as a smart man, Zhang Xiaojun certainly would not be greedy for Fang Fang's things. He just hoped that after he married the Fang family, the Fang family would take him back to the city when they took Fang Fang back. He did not put all his hopes on the Zhang family.

Second, although Fang Fang has a willful personality, she is actually very simple. He only takes care of a small part of Fang Fang. In the eyes of others, Fang Fang is difficult to serve, but in fact, she is easy to please. And with Fang Cao around, can't the two of them take care of a little girl?

Third, as the darling of the family, Fang Fang is very beautiful.

Combining the above three points, Zhang Xiaojun won Fang Fang. Before winning Fang Fang, Zhang Xiaojun had already conquered Fang Cao. At the same time, he also conquered other male educated youth. For example, he became the leader of the educated youth group, but he took out the five kilograms of food rewarded by the leader and ate it with everyone. For this reason, the educated youth thought he was generous. For example, when he became a teacher, teachers would receive some things from time to time, such as vegetables given by the farm, and he would take them out and eat with the educated youth. For example, in February, he took everyone to fish for lobsters, and everyone ate a lot of lobster meat. So the educated youth were convinced by Zhang Xiaojun. Even Qin Meimei, the white lotus, was afraid of Zhang Xiaojun.

Zhang Xiaojun really didn't care much about the food, he had quite a bit of money. First of all, he still had the 200 yuan he inherited; secondly, he had lived in the Zhang family for six years, and because the Zhang couple wanted to raise a son and take care of them in their old age, they were not very demanding on the conditions. Whether it was him or the other adopted son, they had more pocket money and snacks than other children. Zhang Xiaojun was precocious and intelligent, and he saved all his pocket money over the past six years. In addition, after being framed by the other adopted son to apply for the educated youth, the Zhang couple also gave him some things, so he had a savings of three or four hundred yuan.

Under these circumstances, he really didn't mind distributing some food to everyone as a favor.

"Are you all here?" Captain Lin entered the courtyard of the Youth Office and saw Zhang Xiaojun and others discussing things in the courtyard under the sun. In winter, sunbathing is the most comfortable activity.

Zhang Xiaojun quickly stood up, gave the stool to the captain, and said to Fang Cao, "Fang Cao, pour the captain a cup of hot tea." Fang Fang was also next to him, but he never called Fang Fang.

Fang Cao: “Hey.”

Captain Lin: "No, no, I'll leave after I've said what I want to do. Xiaojun, the Lin family has replied about your house. They said... So, we'll deduct 15 yuan from your deposit every year. What do you think? I can be a witness, and I can also ask the village secretary to be a witness. If you don't want to live there anymore, the deposit can be returned."

Of course Zhang Xiaojun didn't want to pay the deposit. Of course, he didn't think he would live here for long. He would definitely go back to the city. And the Fang family would definitely try to get Fang Fang back to the city. As Fang Fang's husband, would he be able to stay? However, if he didn't pay the deposit, he wouldn't be allowed to stay.

Fang Fang: "It's just a deposit. It's not like we can't afford it."

Zhang Xiaojun had no chance to bargain as it was ruined by Fang Fang.

Fang Fang said so, Zhang Xiaojun had no choice. Besides, it felt different to deduct the money from the work points instead of taking it out of his own pocket. To put it more clearly, he didn't feel that bad because it didn't come out of his own pocket. Moreover, after he and Fang Fang got married, their household registration was together, and the money from the work points would also be together, so... the annual deposit of 15 yuan was paid by him and Fang Fang together, so he paid 7.5 yuan. With this calculation, Zhang Xiaojun felt even less bad.

However, Zhang Xiaojun said again: "Fang Cao, why don't you move in with us when the time comes. There are extra rooms there, and it's inconvenient for you to eat and drink here alone. If the three of us live together, we can save a little. What do you think?" Fang Cao and Fang Fang were siblings, so there was no need to avoid it.

Fang Cao: "Is it okay?" If it was okay, he would of course be even happier. He didn't expect that Zhang Xiaojun had considered him. Suddenly, he felt more satisfied with Zhang Xiaojun.

However, Fang Cao didn't know that Zhang Xiaojun also had his own plans. If Fang Cao went with him, fetching firewood and water would not be his job alone, Fang Cao could help, perfect.

Zhang Xiaojun: "Of course, why not?"

Fang Cao: "Okay then."

Zhang Xiaojun said to Captain Lin: "Captain, we agree to deduct 15 yuan as a deposit every year, so when can we move in?"

Captain Lin: "Come with me to Dajun's house and sign the agreement. Dajun has the key."

Zhang Xiaojun: "Okay."

Lin Dajun took out the things he brought from the island, including some cakes.

Lin Zhen looked at it and picked up a small cake: "Did Big Sister make this herself? It smells so good."

Actually, Lin Yiyi bought it from the system mall. It was a very common cake made of eggs, butter, milk and flour, in square pieces. But because it was very common, it looked no different from the ones she made herself.

Lin Dajun: "Well, it's delicious made by my elder sister. You should try it." He had eaten it when he was at his elder sister's house, and he brought it specially for his wife.

Lin Zhen took a small bite and said, "So fragrant and sweet." The fragrance and sweetness of the cake are special, and the fragrance of milk is incomparable to any other fragrance. "It's delicious. Big sister is so nice. She can do anything."

Lin Dajun: "Of course, my sister is the best."

Lin Zhen had long been accustomed to her husband's dependence on her eldest sister. Every time he went to the island, he would bring a lot of eggs and vegetables. If he left them at someone else's house, they would definitely feel bad, but Lin Zhen didn't feel bad. First, their family had the conditions. Every year, they ate the eggs themselves, but the meat coupons they earned from two pigs a year were also money, which they saved. Second, the conditions at her eldest sister's family were even better, so how could they take advantage of her family? In fact, the things her eldest sister gave them were more than what they took away every time. Third, it was true that an elder sister is like a mother. Her husband was raised by her eldest sister, and she also paid for his education. He was about to graduate from high school and had a job as a worker. If she asked her husband not to respect her eldest sister, he would be no different from an ungrateful person. Lin Zhen was a sensible person, so she naturally wouldn't do that.

Lin Zhen ate the cake and watched her husband taking things while showing off his elder sister. She had a sweet smile on her face. She felt that she was the happiest lesbian in the whole team, no, in the whole county.

Lin Dajun put his things away and said, "Let's move into my sister's house in the county town in a few days, but we have to ask my mother-in-law to clean it up in advance."

Lin Zhen: “Ah?”

Lin Dajun: "My sister said that it is safer for the child to be born in a hospital. If something unexpected happens in the countryside, it will be too late to send the child to the county town."

Lin Zhen thought about it and it made sense, but: "Going to the hospital is a waste of money." Although her family was well off, Lin Zhen, who was thrifty by nature, couldn't bear to spend the money.

Lin Zhen's frugality is different from Lin Dajun's thriftiness. Lin Zhen is indeed thrifty, and she also thrifts on herself. Just like when Lin Dajun was studying, she was alone and ate whatever she wanted. Lin Dajun's thriftiness is for others, and he is willing to spend money on himself. He doesn't feel bad if he spends the money on himself, but he feels bad if he spends it on others. Of course, he also includes his wife and children, so when Lin Zhen says that it is a waste of money, he doesn't think: "Life is more important than money."

Lin Zhen thought the same and said, "Then I'll pack some things and go there tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. I'll ask my mother to go with me then."

Lin Dajun: “Okay.”

Lin Zhen: "If you haven't given birth by Chinese New Year, you can come back and stay for two days. You have to stay at home during Chinese New Year."

Lin Dajun: "Okay."

The couple discussed the matter, and Captain Lin came over with Zhang Xiaojun, Fang Cao and Fang Fang.

Captain Lin: "Dajun, Xiaozhen, are you home?"

When Lin Zhen heard it was her father, she hurried out: "Dad." When she saw Zhang Xiaojun and others, she was a little surprised, "There are more guests. Please sit down. I'll pour you some water." Then, she poured hot water for everyone.

When Lin Dajun saw that Captain Lin brought Zhang Xiaojun with him, he understood that it must be about the house. He never beat around the bush, so he asked directly: "Erjun, how have you considered the house issue?" Others called Zhang Xiaojun, but he was not used to it. He was used to calling Zhang Xiaojun Erjun.

Zhang Xiaojun: "I've thought about it and will do as Big Brother says."

Lin Dajun: "Okay, wait a minute." He went into the room and when he came out, he took out the agreement in triplicate. It was written by Lin Yiyi and brought out by Lin Dajun from the army. "Take a look. This is the agreement. Here are my and Xiaowu's signatures. Because our Lin family has been divided, the old house is Xiaowu's house, so here is Xiaowu's name, and I am... the client that the eldest sister mentioned, so here is my name. Take a look. If there is no problem with the agreement, you sign it, and then my father-in-law will be a witness. You can also ask other people in the village to be witnesses. Fang Cao is also fine. Anyway, Fang Cao is your brother-in-law. Do you trust him?"

Lin Dajun is a bit dumb in speaking, but he has a good memory. He learns from his sister. Now facing Zhang Xiaojun and the others, he thinks that his eloquence is really great and he thinks that he is very powerful. He completely forgot that these words were meant by his sister. Lin Dajun smiled and looked like a smart and honest young man, which was a bit contradictory. In fact, smartness is just an appearance.

The agreement was made in triplicate, one for Lin Dajun, one for Zhang Xiaojun, and one for the village. The witnesses were Captain Lin and Fang Cao.

After signing the agreement, Lin Dajun handed the key to Zhang Xiaojun: "No one has lived in this house for several years. The remaining things in it are no longer needed. If you want them, keep them. If not, throw them away. My eldest sister said that when you get married, I will be your head of the family. If your foster parents don't come, there will be no one to take care of things here. If you need help, call me."

Zhang Xiaojun's heart tightened. This could be described as a slap in the face followed by a sweet date. Of course, it wasn't as hard as a slap in the face. Lin Yiyi asked Lin Dajun to come to help. As the elder of the family, it was indeed a little touching to Zhang Xiaojun. After six months of getting along and things like the house deposit, he knew that the Lin family hated him and wished he hadn't come. But he was here, but he wanted to be connected with the Lin family so that people would know that he had someone to rely on.

Therefore, he never thought that Lin Yiyi would let Lin Dajun come over.

Zhang Xiaojun: "Thank you, brother."

Lin Dajun really likes to enjoy the feeling of being respected. He can't find the sense of being the eldest brother among the brothers of the Lin family. When Lin Sanjun glared, he was immediately frightened. Lin Sijun was chattering, and he said one sentence, and Lin Sijun could say three sentences. Lin Wujun was too young. So he could only try to feel like the eldest brother at this moment.

Lin Dajun nodded: "Yes, and, as my eldest sister said, although you have been adopted, getting married is a big deal after all. When we move to the old house, we have to prepare two tables for dinner and invite the educated youth to have a meal. After all, the girl married you, and you can't let her feel wronged."

After hearing this, Fang Cao and Fang Fang were deeply touched by this elder sister whom they had never met before.

Zhang Xiaojun: "Well, I'll listen to my elder sister."

Lin Dajun continued, "When we rural people get married, no matter how poor we are, we still have to prepare betrothal gifts. The betrothal gifts are incomparable to those of people in the city. When my eldest sister got married, the betrothal gift was six yuan. The years have been better, so we will add two pounds of eggs, two pounds of meat, and six yuan of betrothal gifts. As your eldest brother, I will pay for it for you."

Zhang Xiaojun lowered his head, his eyes a little red.

Lin Dajun then said to Fang Fang: "Fang Zhiqing, don't complain that we give you too little. It's the same in our countryside. It's nothing compared to you city people. But there are also advantages for you to marry Erjun. All men in our family love women. You don't have a mother-in-law to take care of you. You can live your own life."

Fang Fang immediately shook her head: "No, no, no, I don't mind." Fang Fang now felt that she, who was originally preparing for a naked marriage, suddenly had a house. Two kilograms of eggs, two kilograms of meat, and a betrothal gift of six yuan were things they had never thought of before, so Lin Dajun's sudden mention was like a filling cake that knocked them out.

All the talk of deposit and reluctance and anger are gone.

When Zhang Xiaojun and others left Lin Dajun's house, they were still dizzy.

Fang Fang: "Brother Xiaojun, your family is so nice."

Zhang Xiaojun felt sad. He recalled that when he was about to be adopted, his elder sister refused to let him go and threatened to commit suicide. This time, he did not even go to his elder sister's house. He did not expect that his elder sister had considered so much for him, inviting the educated youth to dinner, and preparing the betrothal money and gifts.

Under normal circumstances, given the Lin family's conditions, Zhang Xiaojun would definitely feel that these things were too little. However, when he did not expect the Lin family to give him anything, Lin Dajun suddenly gave it to him. This sour feeling was completely different.

That night, Zhang Xiaojun lay in bed, unable to fall asleep. When he woke up the next day, his eyes were swollen.

The next day, Lin Dajun went to work at the pig farm and told the farm manager to leave him a few pounds of pigs after the slaughter, as one of his brothers was getting married.

Before the Chinese New Year, Lin Dajun prepared two kilograms of eggs, two kilograms of pork, and a betrothal gift of six yuan and sent them to Zhang Xiaojun. Zhang Xiaojun privately added sixty yuan, and the betrothal gift became sixty-six yuan. Anyway, for Zhang Xiaojun, his money was his, and Fang Fang's money could also become his, so giving an extra sixty yuan was nothing.

However, in the eyes of Fang Fang and Fang Cao, it was different.

With two kilograms of eggs and two kilograms of meat, Zhang Xiaojun and Fang Fang's wedding was quite successful. It was held in the old house of the Lin family, with only one table, and the guests were the educated youth and Lin Dajun's family.