There were only two rooms in the house. Yan Fangming was already 23 years old, and Wu Xiaoying and he were not biological mother and daughter, so he took the initiative to move to the west room and sleep with Xiang Nuan and Shuangxi, allowing the two of them to sleep in the east room and chat together.
No one had any objection to this arrangement. After dinner, Shuangxi couldn't wait to take a shower and put on her skirt, and then everyone went back to their rooms.
At night, the father and son were lying on the kang. Yan Fangming thought about how good his stepmother was to Xiang Nuan, and asked curiously, "Dad, is Nuan Nuan related to my aunt? It doesn't look like they have only known each other for a few days."
Yan Mancang nodded, "Well, didn't your aunt work for a wealthy family in Beijing when she was young? Xiang Nuan is the daughter of that wealthy family. Some time ago, her father and her stepmother tried to sneak her brother to Hong Kong City, but were caught. Now they have been sent to the northwest. This child published an advertisement in the newspaper to sever ties with her family and came to our countryside.
When your aunt was at their house, her mother treated your aunt very well. During the years of famine, her mother even gave your aunt food to send back home, saving the lives of their family. Now that the child has come to us, your aunt must protect him."
"So that's how it is."
After hearing his explanation, Yan Fangming finally understood what was going on. No wonder he felt that Xiang Nuan was not a child from an ordinary family. It turned out that she was the eldest daughter of a capitalist. Only such a wealthy family could raise such a delicate girl like her.
Yan Mancang turned over and looked at him and asked, "How are you? Have you made any progress in the army in the past two years?"
The person he was most proud of in his life was his son. Although his son could not be with him to take care of him in his old age, defending the country was more important.
Yan Fangming grinned, "I have made another contribution and was promoted to deputy battalion commander. I came back this time to visit my family and to tell you the good news in person! How is your son? Isn't he good?"
Yan Mancang smiled heartily and nodded at him, "Good boy, you didn't embarrass your father!"
"Of course he is. Otherwise, how could he be your son?"
Yan Fangming praised both of them with just one sentence, and Yan Mancang laughed again, feeling very happy.
"Oh, I can't worry about your work, but you are already an adult, it's time for you to start a family. I'll let your aunt arrange something for you during these few days at home. If you like someone, you should decide on him/her right away. I can't delay any longer. I'm still waiting to have a grandchild. You have to pay attention to this matter!"
All the grandchildren of his age in the village can already help with cooking, and he was really envious of them. He had already planned to get his son married as soon as he came back.
"I know you're anxious, but this can't be rushed."
Life is only a few decades long, so he wants to find a woman who shares his soulmate's character to live with, and doesn't want to rush into a marriage.
"Bullshit! If you have the ability to not let us worry about it, then bring a wife back for us to see. You can't find one yourself, but you don't want us to help you find one. What's the matter? Do you want to be single?"
There’s no rush at the age of twenty-three. By the time he finds me, I’ll be almost buried. The more Yan Mancang thought about it, the angrier he became, and his good mood just now was gone.
Yan Fangming laughed helplessly, "Look at you, I didn't say I wouldn't look for you, why are you so angry?"
"Tomorrow I'll ask your aunt to find out which girl is suitable. You must fully cooperate! Blow out the lights and go to sleep!"
After Yan Mancang finished speaking, he turned over and slapped him on the back of his head, then ignored him again.
Yan Fangming smiled bitterly, shook his head, blew out the light and went to sleep.
The next morning, Wu Xiaoying got up and saw Yan Fangming chopping firewood in the yard, so she went to the east room to ask Yan Mancang.
"What were you two talking about last night? Why did it sound like you were arguing?"
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