Chapter 4: Transformed into a white, rich and beautiful woman
The next morning, He Yunzhou arrived at the hospital early. He brought a hearty breakfast and accompanied Wang Xiaoli and Lin Nuan to complete the discharge procedures. In the sunshine, the three of them looked particularly warm.
After returning home, Wang Xiaoli looked at the busy He Yunzhou and was deeply moved. She gently pulled Lin Nuan over and told her her decision: "Nuan Nuan, Mom wants to be with Uncle He. Let's go get the marriage certificate tomorrow."
Lin Nuan smiled and nodded. She could see her mother's happiness and felt Uncle He's sincerity.
"Mom, congratulations, I wish you happiness."
Since He Yunzhou only had three to five days of vacation each time, the journey alone took one day and one night, which added up to two days and two nights for the round trip.
He was about to leave that day because he wanted Wang Xiaoli to give him a definite answer, but he didn't expect Lin Nuan to hear it, which led to the subsequent events. He asked for three more days of leave.
So the two of them planned to get their marriage certificate tomorrow. After getting it, they would simply treat the people in the village to a meal. It wouldn't be a big deal. They would take the mother and daughter back to the army the day after tomorrow.
Lin Nuan and Wang Xiaoli are from a village called Taoyuangou. Most of the villagers are simple and honest, and they have helped many orphans and widows over the years.
Before, He Yunzhou would come here every few months, which also attracted a lot of rumors. After all, there are always many rumors around a widow. Later, one time, He Yunzhou wore a military uniform and made his position clear, which stopped some rumors.
In that era, people were afraid of officials, and everyone still had some fear and awe towards soldiers.
At least no one is pointing fingers at us openly, but there are still many people gossiping behind our backs.
As time goes by, He Yunzhou's more than ten years of caring for Wang Xiaoli and her daughter has touched many people.
At the beginning, there were people in the village who were planning to take over He Yunzhou.
A young and successful military officer is the first choice of young girls. Who doesn’t want to marry an officer and live a good life?
However, after those who had this idea hit a wall repeatedly, they gradually gave up.
After Wang Xiaoli and He Yunzhou obtained their marriage certificate, they held a simple and warm wedding.
Five or six banquet tables were set up to invite the villagers to a meal, and they also received their blessings. After all, this is the village where they have lived for more than ten years, and everyone still has some feelings for it.
Lin Nuan witnessed her mother's happy moments. She felt that the mother in her memory was an optimistic and strong woman. Although she also loved to laugh, she had never seen her laugh so happily.
From today on, she also has a father and a mother.
After the wedding, with everyone witnessing, Lin Nuan changed her tone. It was just a title and she was not that bothered by it. For someone who truly loved her, she didn't mind being a little sweet.
"Dad, Mom, I wish you happiness and a healthy life from now on."
He Yunzhou quickly agreed, "Oh, Dad's good daughter." He took out a big red envelope from his jacket pocket and handed it to Lin Nuan.
"This is what Dad gave you. If it's not enough, Dad will give you more later."
"Thank you, Dad."
It felt particularly thick to the touch, and Lin Nuan's smile deepened.
In the evening, the family of three chatted for a long time. He Yunzhou told Wang Xiaoli and Lin Nuan about his life in the army. Lin Nuan listened with great interest and felt a sense of admiration for the soldiers.
Before going to bed, Lin Nuan lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. She thought about what happened during the day, and her heart was filled with happiness. She knew that from now on, they would have a brand new family, and she would also have the real love of her parents.
The moonlight shines through the window into the room. Lin Nuan looks out the window and silently makes a wish. She hopes that in the future, her family will be able to be happy forever...
On the day Lin Nuan was discharged from the hospital, Wang Xiaoli went to the principal and resigned from his teaching job. Being an elementary school teacher was still very popular at that time, and there was no shortage of people taking over the job. After all, there were many educated youth who stayed behind like him, and the job was handed over quickly.
Now all she had to do was pack up her things at home and entrust the village chief to take care of the house. After all, it was the house left by Lin Nuan’s biological father, and Wang Xiaoli also wanted to leave a memory for her daughter. Besides, her daughter would definitely come back to worship her biological father in the future, and she also wanted to know where her roots were, so she didn’t sell the house.
This way, no matter how many years pass, as long as Lin Nuan comes back, the house will always be hers.
The mother and daughter didn't have much stuff, and the few pots, pans, and utensils in their home that they couldn't take with them were given to the people in the village who usually took care of them.
After locking the gate of the yard, Wang Xiaoli and Lin Nuan both showed reluctance in their eyes. After all, this was the place they had lived in for nearly 20 years.
Although Lin Nuan had a new heart and had only lived in this home for two days, she still had many memories of this home in her mind, and she felt the same way for a moment.
The village chief knew that they were leaving today, so he arranged a bullock cart to take the three of them to the town to catch a bus.
Some of the villagers who usually came to see them off also came to see them off, waved goodbye to everyone, and the three of them left in a ox cart.
Arriving in the town, He Yunzhou bought three train tickets. The train clanged along, heading off into the distance. Wang Xiaoli and Lin Nuan leaned back in their seats, watching the changing scenery outside the window. He Yunzhou sat beside them, quietly watching over them.
After a day and night of driving, the three finally arrived at their destination. This was a bustling city, and compared to Taoyuangou, everything seemed so fresh and strange.
He Yunzhou took Wang Xiaoli and Lin Nuan to find the family housing allocated by the army. It was a two-story building with a separate entrance and a yard. Except for a jujube tree in the yard, the rest of the yard was bare.
"This is the house assigned to me by the army. I was alone before and never cleaned it up. You can plant whatever you want in the yard."
He explained it, but the rest of his words were obviously directed to Wang Xiaoli.
It has to be said that owning a two-story building in the 1980s was really excellent. Lin Nuan didn't expect that she would suddenly become a rich and beautiful woman.
Wang Xiaoli looked at the two-story building in front of her with a satisfied look and had already started thinking about what to plant in the yard in the future.
"good."
A few people went into the house and put down their luggage. The lower floor had three bedrooms, two living rooms and two bathrooms. The kitchen and dining room were connected, like the open kitchens of later generations, which was quite trendy.
But it doesn't look very lively, and you can tell at a glance how rough the owner's life is. However, the house is clean and tidy, and the few things in it are also very tidy.
He Yunzhou chuckled, "I'm too lazy to cook, so I always ate in the army cafeteria. You two can take a rest first, or you can look around the house first. Nuannuan can choose a room first. I'll go see if there's anything left in the cafeteria. We'll clean up after we're full."