If Wang Meiying's words were full of threat, then Shen Chuncao's words were much gentler; the two were a typical example of one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop.
As soon as Shen Chuncao entered the room, she greeted Fang's mother with a smile and warmly took her hand, saying, "You must be Fang Zhiqing's mother? You look so young, you don't look like someone who has such a big daughter."
Auntie, Sister Meiying is just straightforward, so please don't take it to heart. But what she said isn't entirely unreasonable. Auntie, you know how dire the situation is now. Those old societal cancers are all living in cowsheds now!
If someone with ulterior motives hears what you just said and reports it to the Revolutionary Committee, do you think you can escape the charge of promoting feudal and outdated ideas?
Auntie, you're from the city, so you probably don't know, but life in the cowshed is truly unbearable. There's a cowshed in our village; I'll take you to see it later if you don't believe me.
That really meant doing the hardest work and eating the worst food, and we were still hungry for two days and three meals a day. Auntie, you and Uncle came here just to attend your daughter's wedding!
"It wouldn't be worth it if such a joyous occasion were ruined by a slip of the tongue, wouldn't you say?"
Fang Qing's mother had unspeakable grievances in her heart. She and her husband hadn't come to the wedding with any real intention of attending; they were clearly there to sabotage it! But given the situation at this moment, how could she dare to voice her true thoughts?
She could only manage an awkward smile, while inwardly cursing the people in front of her to the core.
Especially when she saw Fang Qing, she really wanted to strangle this heartless brat right now.
Just then, Wan Guixiang, who had entered with them, spoke up at just the right moment to comfort them: "Yes, sister, what do we parents hope for in our lives? Isn't it just that our children can be happy? Look now, the two children are willing to marry each other, what a wonderful match this is!"
"We should be happy!" Wan Guixiang's words made Fang Qing's mother's face turn red and then pale. Her eyes darted around, and she seemed somewhat guilty.
Fang Qing's mother thought to herself, "What does it matter if I have a daughter or not? All I want is for my eldest child to be happy."
As for daughters, they're all a waste of money; they'll all belong to someone else in the future. Only sons are truly one's own.
However, she was also puzzled. Her daughter had always been obedient and sensible. She didn't know what kind of spell Wang Changjiu had cast on her daughter, making her so determined to marry this man.
A poor country boy like me can't possibly be as well-off as Director Lin. Although Director Lin is a bit older and uglier, and seems to have had a lot of wives die in the past, so what?
He's a cadre, after all. If that brat marries him, not only will her eldest son have a wife, but Director Lin has also promised to help her find a job! What a wonderful match!
However, she couldn't say it directly in front of so many people. Anxious, she blinked at Fang's father, meaning that he should think of a solution.
But Fang's father had no good solution to the current situation, so for a moment the couple remained silent and started exchanging glances.
Fang Qing was somewhat flustered at first because her parents' early arrival disrupted her plans.
But now, as Fang Qing kept a close eye on the captain's attitude, her unease gradually dissipated.
Things will be much easier if the captain is on her side.
Because unless the brigade leader issues a letter of introduction, no matter who comes, they will not dare to forcibly take her away as an educated youth.
Even her biological parents can't do it. Because it's illegal and would land her in jail.
Moreover, based on Fang Qing's understanding of her parents, although they liked to take advantage of small things, they were very timid and would never dare to go to jail.
Thinking of this, the pain from the slap Fang Qing had just received from her mother no longer seemed important.
She looked at her parents firmly and said in a resolute tone, "Mom and Dad, I truly love Changjiu and want to live a good life with him."
Whether he's from the countryside or the city, I've decided that he's the only person I'll ever marry.
Her voice carried a hint of determination, and her eyes revealed unwavering resolve.
Fang Qing's parents were stunned; they had never seen their daughter with such a determined expression.
Fang Qing's gaze swept across her parents' faces, and she saw the shock and anger in their eyes.
But she did not back down. She knew this was a pivotal moment in her life, and she had to fight for her happiness.
"Mom and Dad, I know you're worried about me and afraid that if I marry Changjiu, I might have to stay in the countryside for the rest of my life."
But Mom and Dad, I've been in the countryside for three years now, and I've long since gotten used to rural life, so you can rest assured. Even if I can't come back to the city, I will still be happy.
Fang Qing's parents could tell that Fang Qing was blaming them, and they were both a little embarrassed for a moment.
In the three years since Fang Qing went to the countryside, they have never cared about her.
Only they themselves knew that even when he occasionally wrote letters, he was always emphasizing that he should not look for other people here, which was also to prepare for the future marriage exchange using this daughter.
So when Fang Qing told them that she had gotten used to life in the countryside and that they could rest assured, the couple was truly speechless.
Fang Qing didn't care whether they were embarrassed or not, and continued, "Mom and Dad, you may have some concerns about my choice, but I hope you can understand me."
Brother Changjiu is a kind and good person. He treats me very well, and we are very happy together.
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