When Jinwa looks at his father now and compares himself with Wang Xu, he feels a bit disappointed with his father.
"Dad, I'm making progress, can you also work hard to make progress? Look, Brother Xu can go hunting in the mountains, do housework, and work on the pig farm.
She also reads high school textbooks in her spare time. If she and Gu Zhiqing have a baby in the future, she will definitely help take care of the baby.
But Dad, you have raised me very well since I was a child. It would be even better if you could work well. Mom doesn't have to work so hard anymore. Brother Xu said that a man should have a sense of responsibility. The purpose of marrying a wife is to let her enjoy life, not for you to sit back and act like a boss. "
Other people’s words might not have touched Jin Ming, but the words of his beloved son planted a seed deeply in Jin Ming’s heart. He began to reflect on his life and think about how to make progress.
But for a long time afterwards, I was just thinking about it.
The weather in the north began to get colder, and apart from cooking, all other work at home for Wang Xu was taken over by Tian Congbao.
Gu Xi went from being protected by one person to being protected and cared for by two people. Lin Ling was so tired of saying the word "envy" that she almost got tired of it.
Lin Ling and Ye Xinchen read high school textbooks together at Gu Xi's house. Ye Xinchen could basically study by himself, but Lin Ling had a headache every day. Her expression was exactly the same as Jinwa's, as if she was bitten by insects all over.
"No, I need to rest for a while. If I keep studying, I'll throw up. Gu Xi, let me tell you a piece of gossip. Zhou Liqin from the educated youth point has been arguing with Wang Jiabao from the pig farm these days. They want to get married, but they can't agree on the gift.
I was still wondering why they were getting married suddenly, but Wang Jiabao's mother told everyone that Zhou Liqin was pregnant with his Wang family's child and was already a member of their family.
In short, what he meant was that you are already a member of our family, so how can you still have the nerve to talk about the bride price? The matter has already been settled. "
After hearing this, Gu Xi could only sigh: "Nowadays, people's physical fitness is really good. They get pregnant as soon as they say they want to. Isn't it very conservative? Why do they do these things?
At first, Wang Xu was reluctant to touch me before getting married. I think he knew that I was tempted by him every day, so he deliberately set a trap for me to get married. "
Lin Ling's face turned red after hearing what Gu Xi said. She secretly glanced at Ye Xinchen and lowered her head to read.
Gu Xi saw this action and rolled her eyes: "You and Ye Xinchen are like this, when are you going to get married?"
Lin Ling was asked by her suddenly, and she answered reflexively: "We have contraception... Gu Xi, you actually took advantage of me when I wasn't paying attention."
Gu Xi smiled triumphantly: "Free love is not like the villagers' marriage proposal. They get married immediately after seeing each other and live together for the rest of their lives. I think trial marriage is better. It can tell whether each other is suitable. It is human nature and normal."
Ye Xinchen looked at Lin Ling's blushing face and said, "I'm going to write a letter to my family to tell them that I want to get married, Lin Ling. I want to be with you openly. I think Wang Xu and Gu Xi are doing a good job of being open and aboveboard."
Lin Ling became even more shy after being told this. In an intimate relationship, Lin Ling's behavior was completely different from her usual carefree personality.
"Then I'll write a letter home and tell them. My parents will be scared to death but also very happy that someone actually wants me."
Gu Xi was really happy for the two of them: "Then I will congratulate you first, and I will definitely give you a big red envelope when the time comes."
Ye Xinchen glanced at Wang Xu and Tian Congbao: "We need to prepare a wedding house for our wedding. There are no good places in the village anymore. I wonder if the house next door can let us rebuild a new house? But I still need to ask Congbao's consent. I want to hear Congbao's thoughts."
Gu Xi spoke first: "You are getting married and building a new house. Is it okay not to be afraid of what happened in the past?"
Lin Ling shook her head indifferently: "We have discussed it and we don't mind. We believe in communism and don't care about those feudal superstitions.
The main reason I live next door to you is because I’m close to you, but I’m worried that Congbao will be unhappy. "
Tian Congbao looked in the direction of the next door, as if he was reminiscing, and he didn't know what he was thinking, then he shook his head and said, "I don't mind, if you need it, you can use it.
It's not good for the house to keep it closed all the time. If it still has value and you are not afraid, just rearrange it. "
Ye Xinchen patted Tian Congbao on the shoulder as men would do, "Thank you, brother. A new beginning does not mean forgetting the past. Live a good life so as not to let your mother down."
Although Tian Congbao will never forget it, he has let go of the whole thing: "I am just sad that my mother was not afraid of death, why did it come to this? Nothing is unsolvable. It's my fault that I was too young and sensible too late. I wish I had been sensible earlier and helped my mother share her worries."
Wang Xu still disliked Yao Cuilian, but the grudges of the previous generation disappeared after death. Wang Xu could understand Tian Congbao's psychology. It was like a scabbed wound. It would slowly heal but would eventually leave a scar. This scar would record the past, but one day it would no longer hurt or itch.
"The first step to becoming sensible is to come into the kitchen with me, help me, and learn how to cook. When I go out driving my car, you can cook."
The words came to Tian Congbao’s mind again: They didn’t treat me as a child, nor did they treat me as a human being.
Ye Xinchen watched Tian Congbao and Wang Xu enter the kitchen, and couldn't help but give Gu Xi a thumbs up: "Your status in this family is unmatched. Let's write a letter back and let them know, and then we can slowly prepare."
Ye Xinchen and Lin Ling held hands under the table and smiled at each other. Gu Xi couldn't help but touch her arm: "I have goose bumps. You guys are so cheesy."
Lin Ling immediately retorted: "You and Wang Xu are the ones who are disgusting. I feel sick every time I see you two."
The news of Wang Jiabao and Zhou Liqin's wedding soon spread in the village. The date was set for October 2, during the National Day.
The Wang family gave a betrothal gift of 500 yuan, which was considered the highest price in Qingmiao Village, so Zhou Liqin was in a particularly good mood and walked with a breeze.
The Wang family was counting on the baby in Zhou Liqin's belly, so they gave in to her and even built a bigger house for her.
I also helped Zhou Liqin with all the farm work. Now all I have to do is eat and drink every day and focus on taking care of the pregnancy.
Zhou Liqin felt a comfort she had never felt before. She had endless housework to do at home since she was a child, and going to the countryside was not much better, with endless farm work to do. This day is so pleasant.
The Wang family's conditions were considered good in the village, but they could not withstand Zhou Liqin's craving for meat every meal, snacks, and milk powder. So she lived up to Gu Xi's standards and wanted to have everything that Gu Xi had.
For the sake of the baby in Zhou Liqin's belly, the Wang family could only try their best to satisfy her, but they could not resist Zhou Liqin's lavish spending every day and buying her a lot of new clothes.
"Liqin, you bought too many clothes. You have to go to town every few days to buy clothes. How can you wear them all?"
The mother-in-law finally couldn't help but remind her that the family had to give a dowry of 500 yuan in just one month, and had to invite people to drink at the wedding banquet, and also had to provide nutritional supplements for Zhou Liqin. All the monthly income was spent on it, and they also had to live off their savings.
"Mom, you can't blame me for this. It's all your grandson's fault. He's growing so fast. His belly is getting bigger every day. The new clothes he bought are too small to wear in just a few days. The weather is getting cold, and you can't let your grandson freeze."
Whenever Zhou Liqin has problems, she uses her unborn baby to shield them, leaving her mother-in-law speechless.
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