Yan Ci first went to talk to Ye Changxing, and after reaching an agreement, he invited him to his home for dinner.
After the meal, Bai Xiaoyue and her husband asked Ye Changxing to stay and talk. She took out a wad of cash and gave it to Ye Changxing.
"Changxing, part of this money is the living expenses you gave Ruyi when she first arrived."
Part of it was the money I made from sewing plane tickets; I've been saving it for you to use for your wedding.
Ye Changxing quickly waved his hand: "Auntie, I can't take this money. I'll find a way to get married."
Bai Xiaoyue: "Changxing, I'll accept all the gifts you've given me over the years."
"Take this money back; you must use it to arrange the marriage properly. You can't let Ruyi suffer."
Yan Ci also said, "Changxing, keep it and treat Ruyi well."
With tears in his eyes, Ye Changxing accepted the gift: "Uncle, Aunt, thank you! I will definitely treat Ruyi well."
He had just stepped out of the courtyard when he saw Chang Le waiting for him: "Brother, let me walk with you."
Ye Changxing asked, "Changle, is something the matter?"
Chang Le took out a stack of money and handed it to Ye Changxing:
"Brother, I heard you're getting married. Here, take this."
Ye Changxing refused: "Changle, I don't need your help. I have money."
Chang Le insisted, "Brother, take it. I heard from my uncle that you handed over all your property."
The gift you gave me was so expensive, and I didn't give you anything decent in return. This is my blessing for you and Ruyi.
Ye Changxing put the money in his pocket and secretly wiped away tears as he walked home. Suddenly, Cui Yu jumped out, startling him.
Cui Yu: "Brother, I'm so envious, and you're even crying."
Changxing glared at him: "Cui Yu, who's your brother? Don't call me that."
Cui Yu: "Brother, you are Chang Le's brother, so you are my brother. I will marry Chang Le sooner or later."
Ye Changxing: "Cui Yu, get to the point, don't give me that nonsense."
Cui Yu: "Brother, you have experience, can you teach me how to pursue Chang Le?"
Ye Changxing said disdainfully:
"With your fickle nature, you still want to pursue Chang Le? What a pipe dream! Chang Le won't tolerate even the slightest imperfection."
Cui Yu panicked: "Brother, that's all a misunderstanding. I'm devoted to Chang Le."
Ye Changxing sized up Cui Yu:
"I've heard about what happened to you. Don't try to fool me. I can't teach you anything."
Cui Yu: "Brother, I have my reasons. I really only like Chang Le."
Ye Changxing: "It's no use telling me; Chang Le has to believe you."
Cui Yu: "..."
When Ye Changxing got home, he confronted his grandparents and parents:
"I like Ruyi from my aunt's house, and I want to marry her."
Mr. and Mrs. Ye were overjoyed. Mrs. Ye said, "Great! That girl is pretty and has a good temper."
Ye Jianzhong nodded repeatedly.
Chen Hongmei was reluctant: "Changxing, that girl isn't very good at farm work."
Moreover, her uncle Yan Ci always has a cold face; he's not easy to get along with.
Ye Changxing: "Mother, since you don't agree, then forget it. I won't get married. It's so nice to be single, so free."
Mr. Ye hurriedly said, "Of course I agree, but would any other girl be willing to marry you? Your reputation isn't good right now."
Upon hearing this, Chen Hongmei thought, "That's right. It's not easy to find a wife for my son these days. Ruyi can't do farm work, but she can earn a salary in the garment factory, which is not bad."
He hurriedly said, "Changxing, I have no objection, but will your aunt agree?"
Ye Changxing shook his head: "I don't know. I just think Ruyi is good-looking and I want to marry him. They don't know my feelings yet."
Now Chen Hongmei had no more feelings of disgust and quickly said to Ye's mother:
"Mother, please go and talk to her. Xiaoyue will listen to you."
Mother Ye nodded: "Alright, etiquette must not be neglected. Make sure you prepare everything that needs to be prepared, and don't slight the young lady."
Ye's mother went to find Bai Xiaoyue first.
The next day, Chen Hongmei asked a matchmaker to propose marriage to the Yan family, and they got engaged.
Ye Changxing finished rebuilding the house, and it was already summer vacation.
Soon it will be the day he and Ruyi get married.
Ruyi already had a watch and a sewing machine, and Ye Changxing already had a bicycle, so they didn't buy any big items.
The two made a new set of clothes. The new wedding dress was made of fabric bought by Chang Le, and Ru Yi sewed it herself.
The day before her wedding, Bai Xiaoyue said to Ruyi:
"Changxing's grandparents are very good people. Changxing's father is not talkative, and Changxing's mother is just sharp-tongued but not bad-hearted."
You live as if you're at home. If anything doesn't go your way, you can quietly tell Changxing and let him handle it.
If Changxing has wronged you, you can come back anytime. No matter how big the problem, your uncle and I will take care of it.
Ruyi hugged Bai Xiaoyue and cried.
On the day of the wedding, many people gossiped behind her back, saying that Bai Xiaoyue and Yan Ci didn't know how to choose people and married Ruyi to Ye Changxing.
Some people envied Ye Changxing, who, despite his current predicament, was still able to marry a beautiful woman.
The person who envied the most was Cui Yu, whose eyes were red with envy.
With Ruyi gone, Bai Xiaoyue felt much more lonely at home.
She called Ping'er over to study with Chang Le, as there were only a few months left and they needed to make the most of it.
Uncle Bai came to our house and said that there were no quotas for worker-peasant-soldier college students in the village this year, which made Chang Le somewhat disappointed.
Bai Xiaoyue encouraged her daughter: "If not this year, there will definitely be one next year, and it will be in Beijing."
Chang Le asked suspiciously, "Mom, how did you know?"
Bai Xiaoyue thought to herself, "The exams are at the end of the year, why wait until next year?"
Chang Le has thoroughly studied the math, physics, and chemistry textbooks, so he will have no problem taking the college entrance examination.
Even if I can't get into the best university, getting into a university in Beijing shouldn't be a problem.
She said to Chang Le, "Mom is good at predicting the future. You'll find out next year if you don't believe me."
Chang Le is not one to dwell on details, and she still practices diligently every day.
Cui Yu found a bunch of study materials somewhere and had Ye Changxing deliver them to Chang Le.
Chang Le saw that it was study material and kept it.
When the news of the resumption of the college entrance examination in mid-October came, the small mountain village was abuzz with excitement.
Chang Le hugged Bai Xiaoyue and burst into tears of emotion.
"Mom, you're right. Opportunity favors the prepared mind."
Li Mingyue also came to find Bai Xiaoyue:
"Xiaoyue, Changle and Ping'er can take the college entrance examination now. Their hard work every day has finally paid off, and they have finally gotten their chance."
Bai Xiaoyue was happy:
"Mingyue, come over for dinner today. Invite your brother-in-law and the kids too, let's celebrate."
As soon as Li Mingyue left, and before Bai Xiaoyue even entered the house, Luo Xiaowei rushed over like a gust of wind and hugged her: "Sister-in-law, thank you for lending me those books."
Bai Xiaoyue said with a smile, "Xiaowei, the opportunity has come, you must seize it."
Luo Xiaowei nodded: "I will definitely work hard."
Everyone is looking for study materials, hoping to change their fate through the college entrance examination.
Those who registered for the college entrance examination included Chang Le, Ping'er, Cui Yu, Luo Xiaowei, and all the educated youth, including Li Xinru.
Yan Xiaosong fully supported Luo Xiaowei taking the college entrance examination and took care of all the household chores so that his wife could focus on her studies.
Liu Aiguo has already married someone from the village. His family is not very willing for him to take the college entrance examination, fearing that he will run away after going to university. He is still trying to persuade his wife.
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