Chapter 199
Yu Huifang was certain that her eldest brother was coming for Zhou Jiani.
From the first day of the new year to now, Yu Chengchun brought Yu Yang to visit their home several times, but Jiani had many friends, so after the fifth day of the new year, she went out every day, either to her aunt's house or to the department store to wish new year's greetings to the leaders she knew before. She also went to the Second Spinning Factory and the Friendship Store.
She went to the transport team again and rode back the bicycle she bought in the countryside.
She also went out with Li Yan to see a movie, took the twins to the park, and entertained friends... and then she rode her bike around by herself, her face red from the cold.
Yu Chengchun came three times, but never met Jiani.
Today, after sending my daughter to the train, as soon as we exited the station, we saw Yu Chengchun rushing over. With a smile on his face, he greeted us from afar, "Big sister, is Jiani on the train?"
Yu Huifang still had a cold expression on her face and said calmly, "The train has already left."
Yu Chengchun looked regretful: "I just heard that my niece is going to the capital today. I rushed to get there, but I'm still a step late."
Seeing his face covered in sweat, Yu Huifang couldn't continue to be sarcastic, so she said in a stern tone, "What are you doing here?"
"I was thinking of coming over to see Jiani off, but I missed her. Sister, brother-in-law, are you going back to the factory or home?" Yu Chengchun seemed to be unable to see the rejection on Yu Huifang's face, and greeted her warmly with a thick face.
"Go back to the factory to work." Zhou Wanli smiled. "Chengchun, you're thoughtful. It's just a small matter. I didn't want to disturb my relatives and get busy with it, so I didn't inform anyone."
Yu Chengchun was interested in making friends, so he naturally spoke in a nice way. "In ancient times, this would have been a top scholar. Having a top scholar in a family was no small matter. Back then, people would celebrate with drums and gongs. You and my eldest sister are just too modest. If it were me, I'd set up two tables..."
Yu Huifang has been able to persist in not associating with her two younger brothers for so many years. Naturally, she cannot be fooled by a few nice words. She is on guard and does not take what she hears to heart.
Besides, she still hasn't figured out what Yu Chengchun's purpose is.
I haven't talked about sisterly love for so many years. Half a year ago, when I met her on the road and she turned her head and ignored me, I wanted to break her neck. She really didn't believe that she had no purpose.
Zhou Wanli was polite.
When Yu Chengchun heard that his elder sister and brother-in-law were going back to work, he didn't say anything, but he felt a little regretful that he didn't give away the money in his hand.
After watching Zhou Wanli and Yu Huifang leave, Yu Chengchun stood there in a daze for a while, then hurried back to the unit.
When he got home from get off work that night, his wife Liu Juan was busy cooking, and his eldest and youngest daughters were sitting at the table doing their homework. Not seeing his eldest son or his youngest son come back, he asked, "Are Yu Yang and Yu Hui home yet?"
Liu Juan fanned the bottom of the coal stove with a fan and said, "Yu Yang went to play basketball with his classmates, and Yu Hui went crazy with some kids. What else can they do besides playing?"
He complained, but there was an indulgent smile in his eyes.
Yu Chengchun also laughed and scolded, "These two kids, they only have a playful heart." He peeked over at his daughter who was doing homework in the room, squatted down and whispered, "I've been thinking for a few days, and decided to let Qingqing continue to study after she finishes junior high school. Don't you think our family is really weird? The two girls are good at studying, but the two boys are both useless at studying."
"Their eldest aunt's cousin was admitted to Hua University. If they can really raise a girl like this, the conditions for her future husband will definitely be better than those for a girl who graduated from junior high school. Yu Yang and Yu Hui are not very promising. If the sisters' future husbands are good, they can also help their brothers."
He was still holding a grudge and was determined not to educate his child in the same way as his four sisters. He couldn't raise a heartless daughter.
Girls are born to gather resources for boys. This is the view that Yu Chengchun was instilled with by his parents who have long passed away. He has been influenced by these ideas since he was a child. When his first daughter was born, he even thought about how much dowry he would ask for when his daughter got married in the future.
The amount of the bride price has even steadily increased in his mind as the times change.
At this moment, he was thinking more about whether his outstanding daughter could find an even better husband. He heard that his eldest sister's daughter had found a very good partner. As for whether it had anything to do with Zhou Jiani having a high school diploma, it must have something to do with her own abilities.
But he didn't care too much at that time. No matter how outstanding he was or how good the family he married into was, wouldn't he still be stuck in the countryside and unable to come back?
At that time, he had never thought that the college entrance examination would be resumed, and he had never thought that his niece would be admitted to a good university like Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
Not to mention Huazhong University of Science and Technology, he even wanted to buy a gift for his son Yu Yang as a reward so that he could avoid being expelled from high school.
Even so, I still want to send my son to college to get a college diploma, just in case he can become a cadre in the future!
Liu Juan hesitated: "I'll earn less money for several years."
Yu Chengchun was adamant: "We have to have a college student this year. Let's see if we can..." He skipped a few words here, but he knew Liu Juan understood. "If not, let Qingqing continue studying. If that doesn't work, there are still the third and fourth children. I'm the eldest son of the Yu family. His eldest and second aunts are married daughters, so they don't count, but we can't let the second child surpass me."
The second son, Yu Chenglin's family is the opposite of his. His daughter is an average student, but his eldest son has good grades.
Liu Juan whispered, "Find another one as a backup. If his aunt's daughter isn't happy, we can find someone else."
"I know what's going on. It's mainly because they're cousins after all. It's easy to fool them based on their appearance. Once we clean up a bit, no one will be able to tell." Yu Chengchun felt in his pocket, pulled out a cigarette, and lit one. He felt a little regretful, "It would have been better if Zhou Jiani was a boy!"
On the other side, Zhou Jiani got off the train in the capital, and this time she was picked up by her old acquaintances Bai Haoyang and Yu Wanxia.
Aunt Du had surgery this morning and couldn't make it to pick her up in time, so Bai Haoyang volunteered. The Qiu family didn't hold back. Qiu Dongshu had wanted to arrange a car for them, but Bai Haoyang refused, saying he and Yu Wanxia wanted to take Zhou Jiani to experience the capital's customs and culture. He didn't even plan to go back to the Qiu family for lunch. He said bluntly, "After we get off the train, we'll go shopping, have barbecue for lunch, climb the Great Wall in the afternoon, and be back before dinner."
I finally got to his place, and it would be a shame for the friendship we have built over the years if I didn't show my hospitality.
Even without the relationship with Qiu Zeming, they are still good friends.
Du Yunxin said unhappily, "Jiani has been on the train for more than 20 hours. She's tired even if you aren't. Come back after lunch and let Jiani rest."
Bai Haoyang's smile was quite provocative. "It won't tire her out, Aunt Qiu. You can't compare your age's physique and energy with the physique of us young people. You don't understand the elegance of us young people..."
After saying that, he ran out before Du Yunxin hit him with a feather duster.
In this way, Zhou Jiani was arranged clearly by the cousins.
Zhou Jiani was thankful: "Fortunately, I didn't bring much luggage."
Bai Haoyang took the bag from her hand and said, "I knew you didn't bring much luggage, so I kidnapped you."
Yu Wanxia took Zhou Jiani's arm and said, "Jiani, we must at least take a group photo today to commemorate our successful reunion in the capital. We'll get together again when Wang Qianjin returns. I just wonder if Comrade Sun Ping will come to the capital for a few days before reporting..."
She winked and said, "Wang Qianjin has told his family that he's looking for a partner. I wonder if he'll bring Sun Ping with him this time."
Zhou Jiani heard Sun Ping mention this. Sun Ping was a little uneasy and said that Wang Qianjin had mentioned it to his family, but did not mention asking him to bring the child back to see the family. She wondered if he was not satisfied with her conditions.
Now he asked Bai Haoyang, "What is Wang Qianjin's family's attitude?"
Bai Haoyang: "I don't know, but Aunt Wang asked me about Comrade Sun Ping's situation, and I praised Comrade Sun Ping very much."
It’s hard to say what Zhou Jiani is thinking about. She plans to find an opportunity to test the waters when she meets Aunt Kong.
After calling home from Qi Yang No. 2 Textile Factory to report safety, Zhou Jiani went out with the two of them. They visited Houhai and the Temple of Heaven, took photos together, had barbecue at noon, and climbed the Great Wall in the afternoon.
It was quite fun to play with familiar friends. Ms. Du Yunxin was worried about her future daughter-in-law in vain, as her future daughter-in-law had a lot of fun.
Not only did Zhou Jiani not feel tired, she also felt a long-lost sense of ease and joy that young people should have.
While she, Bai Haoyang and Yu Wanxia were standing on the Great Wall with their arms outstretched to feel the spring breeze of the capital, Zhao Xiaojun rode her bike back to the compound, her rosy face filled with unconcealable excitement, and she almost bumped into Du Yunxin who was about to go out to work.
"Oh, Aunt Du, are you okay?" Zhao Xiaojun apologized with a blushing face. "I'm sorry, I was too happy and a little reckless."
Du Yunxin knew Zhao Xiaojun's feelings for her son, but after meeting Zhou Jiani in the compound last time, Zhao Xiaojun rarely returned to the compound and always lived in the company dormitory.
Old Zou also mentioned in the compound that his relatives had arranged a blind date for Zhao Xiaojun, and that Xiaojun went to see a certain movie with the blind date... Both families understood the signal that the past was over, Qiu Zeming already had a partner, and her Xiaojun was also ready to start a new life.
Du Yunxin was very happy that Zhao Xiaojun could let it go, otherwise it would be a bit embarrassing every time they met.
Seeing her happy now, Du Yunxin followed up the conversation and asked, "What's the matter? Why are you so happy?"
Zhao Xiaojun's eyes flashed with excitement, and she said solemnly: "Aunt Du, I received the admission letter from the Aviation College..." She kept the rest of the words in her heart.
The majors of this school are confidential. When filling out the application form, you only need to fill in the name of the school. The final major you will be assigned to depends on the decision of the school.
Although her major is unknown, she was admitted to university. She especially hopes that she can be better. She hopes that the next time she sees Qiu Zeming, she can stand proudly in front of him and tell him that he deserves better!
Zhao Xiaojun was so moved by herself. Du Yunxin couldn't connect to her channel. Getting into university was indeed a happy thing. Without thinking too much, she said sincerely, "That's great. Go back and make your parents happy..."
Zhao Xiaojun nodded, watched Du Yunxin ride away with burning eyes, collected his thoughts, and secretly encouraged himself.
I heard from her father that Qiu Zeming performed very well in the army and was promoted quickly. The current Qiu Zeming is no longer the Qiu Zeming who farmed in the countryside. Once he is promoted and reaches a certain level, will he still have something in common with Zhou Jiani who is still staying in the countryside?
As the gap in achievements between the two becomes larger and larger, will the Qiu family still recognize the marriage?
Zhao Xiaojun returned home and handed the notice to her mother Zou Ailan, with tears of excitement in her eyes: "Mom, I received the notice."
"Oh, my heart finally settles down." Zou Ailan was overjoyed that her daughter had been admitted to university. She danced around the house in joy, even muttering "Thank God" under her breath. Her eyes were red with excitement. She said, "I'll call your dad and ask him to come home early tonight so we can celebrate. And your brother..."
A few days ago, Zhan Shuqing's son came home and said he'd been accepted into the local teachers' college. Zhan Shuqing stood in the courtyard and praised her son to the skies. At the time, her daughter hadn't received her acceptance letter yet, so she gritted her teeth and kept quiet. Now, she could finally get out and praise her daughter.
Zou Ailan knew that because her daughter was still thinking about Qiu Zeming, many people in the compound were secretly laughing at her family. Now she felt quite proud. Let's see who dares to laugh at her family. Also, when she meets Du Yunxin one day, she will have to say a few words to her.
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