Xiaoman stayed at her parents' house for five days. When she left, her older sister kept pulling at Xiaoman's father, asking him to come visit whenever he had time. Xiaoman's father was so fond of her that he didn't want her to leave.
As Xiao Hei left, it nuzzled against Grandma Wang's face. Grandma Wang hugged Xiao Hei's neck and stroked its fur.
When Han Gui saw that Xiao Man and the others had returned, he asked Da Bao to call Tao Xudong over to discuss building a house. Tao Xudong had some money, but it certainly wasn't enough to build a house. Han Gui gave him some more as part of Da Ni's dowry. Xiao Man also gave him some, and Han Zhuang also gave him some. Da Ni herself also had some money. That way, they would have enough money to build the house.
After they had enough money, Han Gui asked Lao Shang to help them choose a piece of land. After the land was chosen, Han Gui took Tao Xudong to the village chief's house.
When the village chief saw them, he wondered how the two of them had gotten together. After learning what they were there for, the village chief repeatedly praised Da Ni for her good taste in people.
After the land issue was settled, Han Gui and Tao Xudong began looking for people to build the house. The people of Hanjiazhuang were known for their unity, and Han Gui was a good person. Tao Xudong was the leader of the educated youth team and usually took good care of the others. Soon, they found enough people to build the house.
Han Gui asked Lao Shang to find an auspicious day for them to start construction.
Luo Wenlan was stunned when she found out. "Sister, didn't you say that Xudong looked down on everyone?"
Luo Mulan glanced at Luo Wenlan: "They deliberately concealed it."
Luo Wenlan couldn't understand: "How could he be interested in Han Dani? Han Dani is both unsophisticated and ugly?"
"Han Dani has a good second uncle. Besides, Han Dani isn't ugly."
Luo Wenlan refused to believe it: "Sister, was Xudong forced into this?"
"Have you noticed that Tao Xudong has been unhappy these past few days?"
Luo Wenlan remained silent.
Luo Mulan continued, "These past few days he's been looking everywhere for people to help him build a house. If he's forced into it, he'll dump the house-building job on Han Dani's family. Or he'll just marry Han Dani and bring her to the educated youth settlement."
Seeing that Luo Wenlan was still somewhat unwilling, Luo Mulan said, "If you don't want to go back to the village where you were sent to work, then put away your thoughts."
"I..." Luo Wenlan didn't want to, but she was afraid the Han family would punish her: "I understand."
Tao Xudong's house wasn't even finished when Tao Jinzhu and Shi Yiyi arrived. Not only did they come, but they also brought someone with them.
Tao Xudong was working in the field when Han Yong came over and told him that his parents and cousin had arrived and were at the village entrance.
Tao Xudong was a little puzzled after hearing this. He wasn't surprised that his mother and his fake father came. But what was his cousin doing here? Tao Xudong only had one cousin. His surname was Liu, and his name was Liu Qiang.
Tao Xudong told the captain what he was told, and the captain let him go.
As soon as Shi Yiyi saw Tao Xudong, she said, "Son, how could you marry a country girl?"
Tao Xudong smiled and said, "Mom, I'm a country person now too."
Shi Yiyi: "You're not from the countryside. Son, your dad is trying to figure something out."
Tao Xudong looked at Tao Jinzhu and smiled: "Dad, what idea are you thinking of?"
Tao Jinzhu inwardly grumbled at Shi Yiyi. He had only said it casually, but Shi Yiyi had actually taken it seriously. "I want to transfer you back. But... but I haven't found an opportunity yet."
Tao Xudong thought to himself: Even if you find a chance, I won't go back. "Dad, you don't need to worry about it. I plan to settle down here."
Shi Yiyi: "No way. What will your father and I do if you settle down here? You're our only child."
Tao Xudong thought to himself: You only have me as your child, but other people have several children. "I'll bring you here when you retire. Mom, I've built five rooms here."
Upon hearing that Tao Xudong had built five rooms, Tao Jinzhu immediately asked, "How do you have so much money? Could it be... that you dug up that treasure?"
Tao Xudong stared at Tao Jinzhu and asked, "It can't be something else?"
"It couldn't be..." Tao Jinzhu's eyes flickered, "...it couldn't be that you borrowed it from someone else, could it?"
Tao Xudong knew what Tao Jinzhu was thinking: "No."
Tao Jinzhu: "Then...where did you get so much money?"
Shi Yiyi: "Yes, where did you get your money?"
Tao Xudong deliberately didn't tell them: "You'll find out later. Come on, I'll take you to where I live."
His words made Tao Jinzhu even more uneasy.
Tao Xudong took the luggage from Shi Yiyi and Tao Jinzhu: "Cousin, what brings you here?"
Liu Qiang: "My uncle and aunt have never traveled far from home, so I came with them since I had some free time. Xudong, how did you end up with a country girl? You're handsome and smart, what couldn't you find?"
As Tao Xudong led them towards the educated youth settlement, he said, "I like Da Ni. What about you? Do you have a boyfriend yet?"
Liu Qiang: "No. Xudong, isn't this Han Dani exceptionally beautiful?"
"no."
Liu Qiang: "So what do you like about him?"
Tao Xudong didn't want to talk to him about these things: "You'll understand when you have a girlfriend. By the way, how many days off did you take?"
"Ten days. Xudong, haven't I been good to you? Knowing you were getting married, I immediately took ten days off from work. Xudong, isn't Han Dani very clever?"
Tao Xudong frowned slightly: "I'll take ten days off when you get married too. Brother, how are your father and mother doing?"
"Okay. Xudong, isn't Han Dani very capable?"
Tao Xudong glanced at Liu Qiang. It seemed his fake cousin had come with a mission. "The girls here are all very capable. Cousin, you've never been to the countryside before, let me introduce you..."
Behind her, Tao Jinzhu whispered to Shi Yiyi, "When we get there, ask him carefully where his money came from."
Shi Yiyi nodded: "You should also try to persuade him not to marry that Han Dani."
"good."
There were still a few empty rooms at the educated youth settlement. After settling them in, Tao Xudong said, "You guys rest first, I have to go back to work," and left.
As soon as get out of class ended, Da Ni saw Tao Xudong standing at the office door. She was getting married soon, and Da Ni was a little shy: "You...you wanted to see me?"
"Okay. Dani, let's go for a walk outside."
"good."
As soon as Tao Xudong left the school, he told Da Ni that his mother and his fake father had arrived. His fake father had also brought his fake cousin along.
Tao Xudong looked at Da Ni and said, "My fake cousin has been asking me about you."
Da Ni was a little puzzled: "Why are you asking about me?"
Tao Xudong smiled and said, "I guess he's trying to seduce you."
"You're trying to seduce me?!"
"Yes. There are a lot of women who want to marry into the city and get a government-supplied job. My fake cousin is from the city. If you marry him, you can go to the city."
Da Ni rolled her eyes: "If I wanted to be a city dweller, wouldn't I ask my second uncle? Why would I need him?"
"He will definitely try to talk to you in the next couple of days, so just ignore him."
"good."
After saying this, Tao Xudong chatted with Da Ni for a while before going to work on the new house.
When she got home that evening, Da Ni told Tian Da Hua what Tao Xudong had told her.
After hearing this, Tian Dahua went to find Xiaoman. "Xiaoman, how could they even come up with such a trick?"
"What's wrong?"
Tian Dahua told Xiaoman what Da Ni had told her. "Xiaoman, don't you think they're awful? That's because they ran into our Da Ni. She won't fall for their tricks. Xu Dong is a good kid, but all the trouble he's caused is really worrying."
Xiaoman smiled and said, "They can't cause any big trouble."
"I know. I just find them annoying. Xiaoman, can you help me match Da Ni and Hu Niu together? If they get together, I definitely won't have these troubles anymore."
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