Wang Meili sighed, "You don't know that a few years ago, there was a girl in the brigade whose engagement was broken off. People pointed fingers at her and said that it was only in the past two years that the brigade had a better life, and she asked for less betrothal gifts and even provided a dowry that she was finally married off."
If the engagement is cancelled, it will have an impact on the girl.
Are you urging me to get married just because I'm dating you?
"You have to think it through."
"Mom, what do you think of Brother Ling?"
Wang Meili reached out and poked her forehead. "You are naive. Ling was able to support his older sister after his parents passed away. He is no ordinary person. He can tolerate things that ordinary people cannot. If he wanted to deceive you, it would be very easy."
Is she simple?
"Your father and I both hope that you will marry into a good family and find a good man for you. We even want to find a son-in-law for you. We're worried that you'll be bullied after you get married. With us watching over you, you won't be bullied."
Zhao Jiaojiao said weakly, "Isn't he willing to marry into the family?"
Wang Meili held her forehead with her hand. "Your father and Ling's father were classmates. Back then, your father didn't protect Ling's parents. He never really let Ling marry into the family. He was just testing him to see what he could do for you. Ever since he found out you two were dating, your father hasn't slept well these past few days."
Are you a classmate?
"Isn't Brother Ling's ancestral home in our brigade?"
Wang Meili vaguely knew something, "Back then, Ling's parents brought his siblings to our brigade for refuge, but they never expected they would not be able to escape."
Zhao Jiaojiao finally understood why Brother Ling had no relatives in the brigade and why their house did not look like their ancestral home.
She listened to her mother talking about the Ling family's past.
"Mother, I'm telling you this so you can think it over carefully. Most of the girls your age in the brigade are already married. Even Lian Qiao has a matchmaker coming to propose marriage, but her mother is still choosing."
Da Hu's family will probably have to build a brick and tile house after the New Year. The two children are already grown up, and Datou is also going to get married.
"Mom, I haven't graduated from college yet, and I don't want to get married so early."
I really don’t want to get married so early.
"You already have a partner, but you don't plan to get married?"
Who says you have to get married right away once you have a partner?
"Mom, I don't want to get married now. Let's wait until I graduate from college."
Why does Wang Meili feel that her daughter is a little unfaithful?
She must have been overthinking it.
Overthinking it.
"Mom, let's go to the yard to look at the stars."
Look at the stars?
Wang Meili was actually dragged to watch the stars.
"What's so beautiful about these stars?"
Zhao Jiaojiao laughed dryly and said, "You'll see it in a moment."
For this reason, Zhao Jiaojiao brought out a radio, turned it on and listened to it. Secretary Zhao loved the radio very much.
Is there something you are hiding from her?
"surprise."
Just don't be a scare.
The mother and daughter were in the yard listening to the radio, looking at the stars and eating melon seeds.
"Mom, Tudan went out to earn money."
Make money?
Wang Meili saw her youngest son selling melon seeds with several other young men from the brigade, and asked how much each cup cost.
Not many people bought it, so they should come back.
"Mom, nowadays we can do business privately outside, and we don't have to worry about getting caught."
To purchase New Year's goods, Dongzi's father would take the two children to the town to do the shopping.
"Where can I buy some good things without a ticket?"
Zhao Jiaojiao nodded, "Yes."
As the mother and daughter were talking, they heard a knock on the door. "Who is it?"
"Sister, it's me."
Country eggs?
Zhao Jiaojiao got up to open the door and saw Tudan walking in.
"Aren't you selling melon seeds? Are you sold out?"
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