Bainanzhuang and Luofeng Village are separated by a small grove of trees and a stone bridge, a journey of only half an hour. This is no problem for the farmers, so many couples from the two villages travel between them for marriage.
Today, a daughter from Bainan Village goes back to her parents' home; tomorrow, a son-in-law from Luofeng Village brings gifts. It can be said that there are absolutely no secrets between the two villages.
As soon as they stepped off the stone bridge, they saw an old man and woman braving the autumn wind under the crooked tree.
"Lianwen is going back to her parents' home? Why is the whole family here?"
"Oh my, these young men are really good-looking. They're all college students now. Are they going to settle down in the city? When I brought gifts to your family, I said they would have a bright future. Didn't I tell you?"
"Lianwen, is your son still unmarried? My sister-in-law's niece is incredibly beautiful, hardworking, and filial. If her family didn't want to keep her in the city for a few more years, she would have married into the city long ago. Or should I go and introduce her to her?"
"Why are you bringing so much stuff when you go back to your parents' home?"
"Is this your son-in-law? He's really handsome. I heard he's quite capable; he even built a brick house for your Fubao?"
Ke's parents were immediately surrounded by elderly men and women, as well as villagers who had come to join the fun and try to curry favor. The noise was even more chaotic than a market day!
Even the emperors of the Great Xia Dynasty were being watched like monkeys by a group of young women and wives. They had never been treated like this before, and they blushed and bent over, making the women laugh heartily.
If Qin Yuanjiu hadn't stood in front of her with a dark expression, Ke Meiyu would have been surrounded by the young men!
They were so enthusiastic; the phrase "the fickleness of human relationships" was perfectly exemplified in this moment.
Meanwhile, Ke Meiyu obediently hid behind Qin Yuanjiu, her hands secretly poking the man's waist, getting 50*2!
"Make way, everyone! Why is it so congested?" a tall, burly, red-faced man shouted. "What's so strange about my sister taking the kids back to her parents' home?"
Mother Ke also shouted loudly, "If anyone has anything they're curious about, come home with me and take a look. Don't block the village entrance!"
So a group of about a hundred people went to the Tang family in a grand procession.
Grandpa Tang and Grandma Tang had both changed into new clothes and were standing at the entrance of the alley, surrounded by their younger relatives.
The old lady came running up from afar, glared at her own daughter, bypassed her son-in-law and five grandchildren, and went straight to Ke Meiyu: "Oh my, my little darling, you've suffered a lot these past few days."
"Let me see if your head injury is healed?"
"Your parents are really something, keeping such a big thing from me. Do they think I'm useless, an old woman who can't even walk this short distance?"
If the villager who had just come to call for help hadn't let it slip, she would still be completely in the dark.
Ke Meiyu smiled and took the old lady's arm, generously extending her head over, "Grandma, I only scraped my head, and there's not a scar at all."
"Besides, my uncles gave me a lot of eggs and meat strips to help me grow. My brothers also helped a lot when I was building my house!"
"Look at me, I'm perfectly fine now, and I've even brought you a handsome grandson-in-law! Don't you like him?"
As she spoke, Ke Meiyu openly dragged Qin Yuanjiu over, patted him on the shoulder, and gained another 100 peace points!
The old lady looked the man up and down and nodded repeatedly: "Jun Jun Jun, you're a perfect match for my darling!"
Among the crowd that had gathered, Ke's mother saw the faces of several people who had rejected her son, their faces filled with regret. She couldn't have been happier.
She laughed and said, "Mom, you have no idea how amazing your granddaughter and grandson-in-law are."
"They helped the officers at the bureau solve a major case. The organization wanted to reward the two kids handsomely, but they were clever enough not to ask for anything, and just mentioned going to university."
"After the comrades in the organization conducted an investigation, they found that our family had impeccable revolutionary credentials, our children were wholeheartedly devoted to the organization, and they were good-natured, eager to learn, and diligent in their studies. With a wave of their hand, they approved seven places for worker-peasant-soldier college students!"
"They even gave me a full scholarship, so I didn't have to pay for food, accommodation, or school. The organization even gave me money."
With each word she spoke, the villagers couldn't help but gasp.
Mother Ke began rummaging through her basket: "When the comrades from the organization delivered the forms to the children, they also brought thank-you notes from the families they were helping. It wasn't anything valuable, but we couldn't very well refuse their kindness, could we?"
"The children insisted that I bring this to you. Look, isn't this enamel mug that says 'Serve the People' new and beautiful? It's perfect for you two to hold and chat under the crooked tree in the summer while drinking water!"
"With these two thermos flasks at home, we can always have hot water..."
"These three tin water bottles were given to my three older brothers to carry when they went to work in the fields. They are large, durable, and convenient."
"Each of the women has a flashlight, so they don't have to worry about stepping in dog poop when they lock the door at night or cook breakfast in the morning..."
“Each of my nephews has a pen and a notebook. You're all still young, so you should follow the organization's call to study more. Maybe the opportunity will come your way…”
One by one, brand-new and rare items were brought out, making the villagers extremely envious, and they couldn't even keep their smiles.
They had to admit that the youngest daughter of the Tang family had truly fallen into a lucky nest. Her daughters and sons would be very successful in the future, and she would enjoy this blessing endlessly!
Ke Meiyu was so amused by her mother's Versailles-like antics that she almost choked on her laughter.
After Mrs. Ke had vented all the pent-up frustration she had held in for over twenty years, they closed the door and had a proper chat.
Ke Laosi also handed a basket of meat to the old lady and relayed his mother's words.
"Oh my, your mother is so honest, why is she sending so much meat?"
“My mother thanks you for giving the Ke family such a virtuous daughter-in-law,” he said with a smile.
Madam Ke blushed and straightened her back even more. "Mother, the day after tomorrow is your granddaughter's big day. You must bring my brother and sister-in-law, my nephews and nieces, and my grandnephews to celebrate!"
The old lady and the old man both nodded emphatically, "That's for sure. No one can miss out on my precious grandson's important event."
With a serious expression, Mother Ke emphasized again: "Father, Mother, on that day, three families were marrying off their daughters at the same time: Xiao Ba from the second wife's family, and Yun Yue from the village chief's family. One married into the textile factory in town, and the other married an educated youth from the provincial capital."
"We have to give them a good thrashing! Humph, one stole Xiaoyuer's marriage, and the other just loves to sabotage him. We can't let them steal our thunder!"
“No way,” the men of the Tang family clenched their fists and said, “Yu Bao’er, you stay at home and wait to be married. Your uncles and aunts will give you a grand wedding.”
Ke Meiyu smiled and nodded, her heart also filled with excitement!
She was a daughter of a wealthy family, and growing up in that kind of environment, everyone inevitably developed or was forced to develop a competitive spirit.
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