Chapter 10, Female Supporting Character in a Historical Fiction
Xu Qingzhou was exasperated, wanting to firmly refuse.
However, it's just a thought.
She was the target of his mission, his ancestor, so he could only reluctantly sidle up to her, take the palm-leaf fan from her hand, and begin fanning her.
Yu Wanwan liked his expression of disliking her but having no choice but to put up with her.
It looks very interesting.
When Yang's mother came out and saw the two of them like this, she couldn't help but scold them.
"Huihui, you're bullying Xiaoxu again!"
"I didn't!"
Yu Wanwan is innocent.
It's just asking him to hold a fan, how is that bullying?
Ever since Xu Qingzhou won over Yang's mother, her status with Yang's mother has plummeted.
Alas, my life is so hard.
Xu Qingzhou keenly noticed her emotional change and almost laughed.
Yu Wanwan glanced over, and he immediately suppressed his smile.
"No, it's because I want to take care of Jia Hui."
There's a slight will to survive, but not much.
Mother Yang looked at him with even more satisfaction and affection.
No matter how she behaves, my own daughter is still the most important.
The reason why Mrs. Yang is so satisfied with Xu Qingzhou is simply because he is indeed good to Yu Wanwan.
"Just keep spoiling her!"
Xu Qingzhou could only smile and say nothing more.
"Come and eat."
"Aren't you waiting for my dad?"
"He's still running around during mealtimes, what are we waiting for him for? Let him starve to death!"
Mrs. Yang went into the kitchen, cursing and swearing.
But despite saying that, she still left some food for him to keep warm in the pot.
Xu Qingzhou took the initiative to go in and help, not letting Yu Wanwan get involved.
Although Mrs. Yang said that he would spoil her daughter by doing this, she did not stop him in practice.
Xu Qingzhou didn't care and just did his job honestly.
The captain truly took Xu Qingzhou's entrustment to heart and was very efficient in handling matters.
A few days later, the land was approved, and people were mobilized to help build the house.
He didn't hide it from the villagers and told them that Xu Qingzhou was paying for the house to be built in preparation for his daughter's wedding.
However, he still had some sense of propriety and didn't reveal how much money Xu Qingzhou had given him.
It is said that Xu Qingzhou took out all his savings, and he added some more, which made up enough money to build the house.
Fearing he might overthink things, the captain even took the time to explain it to him.
“I’m not greedy for credit, it’s just that the world is in a bad state these days. If I show off my wealth, all sorts of dirty and stinking people will come after me.”
Xu Qingzhou politely declined the cigarette offered by the captain, smiled, and didn't take it to heart.
"Uncle Yang, what are you saying? I should thank you for thinking of me like this. I hadn't even thought of this before."
The captain had rushed off to handle some business without him having a chance to subtly remind him, and he was worried that the captain would blurt it out and cause him trouble.
Now it seems he was overthinking it. He's not stupid; he's been a brigade leader for so many years and he's been in the village for so long.
That's what he thought, but Xu Qingzhou put it beautifully.
"It's true that I need an elder to keep an eye on me. I'm still too young and don't think things through."
The captain was particularly pleased to hear this.
"That's right, we've been eating your food for so many years, of course we can't just eat for free! You don't have any relatives here to help you, so if you need anything, just come to me!"
"Yes, I won't stand on ceremony with Uncle Yang."
Xu Qingzhou coaxed the brigade leader a few more times, making him very happy. He then walked home with his hands behind his back, beaming with joy.
Yang Qiang, who witnessed the entire event, was completely dumbfounded. After the captain left, he silently gave Xu Qingzhou a thumbs up.
"Brother Zhou, you're awesome!"
He had personally witnessed how Xu Qingzhou could talk so eloquently in the black market, convincing people until they were completely bewildered.
Xu Qingzhou understood what the captain was saying better than anyone else, and even knew it better than anyone else.
I never expected that he could not only fool those shrewd people in the black market, but also his future father-in-law.
Brother Zhou's words are like those of a devil who can deceive anyone.
He's still too inexperienced; he needs to learn more.
Xu Qingzhou smiled.
"Alright, don't go to the county for a while. Keep an eye on the house for me and help me prepare for the wedding."
Yang Qiang hesitated for a moment.
"That business..."
"No rush. I think the wind direction is a bit off lately. Something might happen. Let's take a break."
Yang Qiang was still reluctant to part with it, his face full of conflict.
Xu Qingzhou glanced at him indifferently.
"You've earned quite a bit already, don't be greedy."
His tone, neither too light nor too heavy, successfully dispelled Yang Qiang's desire to continue.
He now has complete faith in Xu Qingzhou, and although he is still reluctant to part with the money, he still grits his teeth and nods.
"Okay, Brother Zhou, don't worry, I'll keep a close eye on the house and make sure they don't cut corners!"
Xu Qingzhou patted him on the shoulder and went back to his room to rest.
Although Yang Qiang is inexperienced and sometimes a bit reckless, he is quick-witted and obedient enough.
It's very easy to use, and he doesn't want to get anyone involved yet.
Second Grandpa's leg had fully recovered long ago. As soon as he recovered, Yu Wanwan immediately returned the job of recording work points to him.
This greatly surprised my second grandfather.
She has been keeping track of work points for several months now, and there have never been any mistakes during this time.
He thought that once his injury healed, he would be out of the picture.
After all, this job is highly sought after; many people would love to do it but can't.
Yu Wanwan simply smiled at this.
"What are you saying, Second Grandfather? My dad already told you that I was only filling in for you for a while. Now that you're better, this job is naturally yours again."
This was one of the reasons why the brigade leader was worried when his second grandfather was injured and unable to go out to record work points.
Is it really true that besides their second grandfather, they can't find anyone else to keep track of work points?
Of course not.
The team leader was afraid that if someone else was found to record the work points, his second grandfather would be completely replaced once he recovered and would have to go to work.
If he were still healthy, he could go to work, but now that his second grandfather is old and has just broken his leg, it would be okay for him to do light work, but heavy work would probably kill him.
Yu Wanwan initially took the job so that she could have more opportunities to spend time with the male lead.
But now, the male lead is always running to her house when he has nothing to do, so she no longer needs this opportunity, and of course, she doesn't need to compete with her second grandfather for a living.
Second Grandfather also understood the purpose of the brigade leader's instruction to Yu Wanwan to record work points, and his eyes reddened instantly.
He couldn't say anything else, and could only silently keep this kindness in his heart.
Winter arrived in the blink of an eye, and the weather grew colder and colder.
Xu Qingzhou's house was also completed in this cold winter.
It could have been done even earlier, but they could only come and build a little bit after work, which took longer.
Fortunately, the results were good.
The house he built was just an ordinary brick and tile house in the village, nothing special.
The house was on a piece of wasteland at the edge of the village, about a four or five-minute walk from the brigade leader's house, neither too far nor too close.
However, since Xu Qingzhou doesn't have local residency, the house and land are registered under Yu Wanwan's name.
The brigade leader had talked to him about this issue before, and it was he who took the initiative to suggest that the household registration be under her name.
Because of this, the captain and his wife now treat him like their own son.
It's not that they treated him badly before, but their kindness was mixed with politeness, unlike now, when they treat him like family.
Once the housing issue was resolved, Xu Qingzhou immediately hired a matchmaker and, with the three watches and one ring he had prepared beforehand, went to the brigade leader's house to propose marriage.
The matchmaker, along with her entourage, pushed a brand-new bicycle and carried a sewing machine and a radio draped in a large red cloth, making a grand entrance towards the brigade leader's house. This attracted a lot of attention and drew many villagers to watch.
"Whose family are we going to propose marriage to?"
"I don't know, but judging from the direction, it looks like the brigade leader's house?"
"Look over there! Isn't that Xu, the educated youth?"
"It's true, Xu Zhiqing and Jia Hui are really getting married?"
"They've been dating for almost half a year now. The head of the People's Congress even paid for their houses. It's time for them to get married."
"That's true, but this is a three-turn-one-ring thing, so the captain probably paid for it again, right?"
"Where did this 'third rank' come from? It's only 'second rank'!"
"Are you stupid? We already have a bicycle, a sewing machine, and a radio. What's the big deal about missing a watch?"
"Tsk, why say so much? Just go and see for yourself."
After such a long period of training, Yang Qiang has also been tempered and improved.
At this moment, he was leading the way for the matchmaker. Surrounded by so many people pointing and whispering, he did not show any fear. Instead, he even puffed out his chest with a hint of pride.
If it weren't for Brother Zhou's advice to maintain class and not embarrass them, he would have liked to have a serious talk with them.
Needless to say, Xu Qingzhou had participated in several summits and could remain composed even in front of national leaders, let alone in such a small setting.
Before they arrived, he had already informed the captain in advance, so the arrival of their group did not throw the captain and his men into disarray.
Under these circumstances, Yu Wanwan did not appear and was asked by Yang's mother to stay in the room and listen.
Only the matchmaker and Yang's mother were there, exchanging pleasantries.
The matchmaker praised Xu Qingzhou for his youthful talent and ability, saying he was a worthy person to entrust with one's life.
Mother Yang praised Yu Wanwan for being so capable and worthy of marriage proposals.
The two got along very well, while the captain and Xu Qingzhou could only smile awkwardly and nod in agreement from time to time.
Once all the necessary procedures are completed, the wedding date will be set.
There's no need for a matchmaker for this. Xu Qingzhou had already told her when he approached her that these issues should be left entirely to the brigade leader's family to decide. She only needed to ensure that the marriage could be arranged smoothly.
The team leader and Yang's mother were extremely satisfied with Xu Qingzhou. The two children had been together for so long, and neither of them had any intention of dragging them out any longer.
Most importantly, the battalion commander had already heard some rumors about the policies.
The National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) is expected to resume soon, within six months at most.
At that time, the educated youth who went to the countryside will be able to take the college entrance examination and return to the city.
Although he had confidence in Xu Qingzhou's character and believed that he would not be the kind of person to abandon his wife and children, he was still afraid that if things dragged on any longer, something might happen.
The wedding date was set for the first day of next month, which is the closest auspicious day according to the Chinese almanac, suitable for marriage.
Xu Qingzhou naturally had no objections.
Needless to say, Yu Wanwan is another story.
She also had to accompany Xu Qingzhou through the storyline.
In the storyline, Yang Jiahui marries Xu Qingzhou, and this is a path she cannot change no matter what.
Xu Qingzhou finally relaxed after Yu Wanwan nodded.
He wasn't afraid of anything about this marriage proposal, except that she might cause some trouble and try to mess with him in some way.
Fortunately, everything went more smoothly than he had imagined.
The smooth sailing made him a little uneasy, wondering if she was up to something bad by being so agreeable all of a sudden.
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