After Lin Xiao left, many neighbors flocked to the Yuan family. Some came to congratulate them sincerely, but most of them were concerned about their own daughters or their relatives' daughters.
"Xiaoying! We were neighbors when we lived in the slums, and we're still neighbors after moving here. I even held you in my arms when you were little.
You and our Chunhua have been close since childhood. Now that you are married, you must not forget your little sister!"
"That's right, Xiaoying. I heard that many young officers don't have partners. Introducing the girls from our family compound to them can be considered as our support for the military."
Xiaoying, my daughter is fifteen and will graduate from junior high school this year. We don’t mind if our son-in-law is a few years older.”
"Xiaoying, my sister's husband died a few years ago. Now she lives alone and has no children. Does Xiaolin have any colleagues who are remarried?
My sister can give birth to a child herself, or she can choose not to give birth and just be a stepmother."
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Their conditions are different, but they all want to marry an officer who can drive a jeep wherever he goes.
A group of women surrounded Yuan Ying, trying their best to promote their daughters or relatives, making so much noise that Yuan Ying's head was about to explode.
"Alright, alright! Aunts and sisters-in-law, what are you doing?
Today our Sakura is just engaged and hasn't married yet.
She has never been to the military camp, nor has she come into contact with my brother-in-law's colleagues. Can you give her some time and we can discuss this matter later?"
They are neighbors and colleagues in the same factory. Yao Hongmei has concerns, but Hu Aifen does not.
She handed the nose to her mother-in-law, squeezed in to protect Yuan Ying behind her, and helped her sister-in-law out.
"Hu Aifen, your mother-in-law didn't say anything, and Xiaoying didn't say anything either, so it's not your turn to speak."
"Yeah! Your Sakura won't have to worry about it anymore. Shouldn't you help your neighbors?"
"Just because you've climbed up the social ladder, you're looking down on your poor neighbors? This isn't conducive to unity!"
In order to find a good son-in-law for their own family, a group of women are going crazy.
Young British military officers bought Zhonghua cigarettes and White Rabbit milk candies. When bicycles were still a luxury, they had jeeps for transportation.
Lin Xiao's superior conditions made these women completely confused.
"What right do I have to speak? Is it enough to say that this is my home? Look at the way you all look. You come to my house and say that I have no right to speak. Who gave you the face?
If you treat me better, my sister might still remember your kindness after she gets married, and if she finds a suitable unmarried officer, she might still think of you a little.
You scared my sister, and you still want to marry an officer? What the hell are you dreaming of? Just wait for my brother-in-law to come after you!"
Hu Aifen kept encouraging herself in her heart, I am the battalion commander's sister-in-law, my father-in-law is the commander, I don't have to be afraid of these shrews.
"Comrade Hu Aifen, we were too impatient and a little emotional, and scared Xiaoying. Auntie apologizes to you, and I will go back first."
"Ai Fen, what I said just now wasn't directed at you, it was just a flurry of conversation!"
"You're all tired of discussing Sakura's marriage, right? We won't bother you anymore."
A group of women came and went quickly, and all ran away in a flash.
Just now, he was just thinking about finding a son-in-law like Lin Xiao. When Hu Aifen tried to stop him, he naturally regarded Hu Aifen as an enemy.
I was in a hurry and spoke a little harshly. Now that I think about it, it was really shameless to tell someone that they had no right to speak in their home.
The Yuan family is no longer the same Yuan family as before, and he cannot afford to offend them.
"It's finally quiet. They were like crazy just now. It was so scary."
Yuan Ying patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Since no one is around, let me say a few words. You've all seen what happened just now. People can go crazy for their own personal gain.
They were so jealous just because they knew that Xiaoying found an officer. What if they knew that Lin Xiao was Commander Lin’s son?
Our daughter is calm and steady, otherwise she wouldn't have kept the fact that she was dating Lin Xiao a secret until now.
The main thing is that you guys should not show off when you go out. You should learn the principle of keeping quiet and not make our family the target of public criticism for no reason."
Yuan Youzhi was particularly afraid that his family members would become arrogant and attract hatred to his family.
"Dad, don't worry. We are the most strict couple and will never tell anyone about it."
Yuan Xing and his wife quickly made the promise.
"real?"
Yuan Youzhi didn't quite trust them.
"Really, we promise."
Yuan Xing and his wife felt a little guilty. Just now, Yuan Xing was thinking about going out and bragging about what he had eaten and drunk today.
"Boss, don't worry. If anyone dares to go out and talk nonsense, I will deal with them."
Yao Hongmei glanced at her son and daughter-in-law, and the threat was self-evident.
On the other side, Yang Baiyi and the Lin family also returned to the military compound.
"Uncle Lin, Aunt Lin, Brother Lin Xiao's wedding date has been set. Now all you have to do is wait for your grandchildren."
Looking at the smiling couple, Yang Baiyi was also happy for them.
"Yeah! Your brother is already 25, and I'll go crazy if he doesn't get married."
"By the way, son, where do you plan to live after you get married?
If you live at home, do you think you need to do some simple tidying?
You're running out of time, so if you want to live out there, ask your dad to find you a house."
Liang Fengxia intends to respect Lin Xiao's own wishes as to where they will live after marriage.
“Mom, we’ll just live at home, there’s no need to clean up, it’s fine now.
Dad is a high-ranking official, and his food and accommodation are the best in Luoshui City. Only a fool would move out and suffer."
Lin Xiao never thought about the possibility of moving out.
"Son, you must not cultivate the idea of pleasure! Laziness is not the way to go. You are still young, and this is the prime time for hard work."
Lin Xiao’s words made Lin Tieshan frown.
"Dad, it's not that I can't endure hardship. When I was stationed at the northern border, the conditions were so difficult, but I persevered for six years. I just don't want to endure unnecessary hardship.
My father and mother are both of high rank. I am your biological son and I feel at ease enjoying some of the benefits provided by my parents. If I take the initiative to move out and suffer, isn't that a problem?
Of course, if you insist on separating me, I will obey your decision."
Lin Xiao said frankly.
"Don't listen to your father. It's not like such a big house is too small for everyone. If you really want to move out, after your sister leaves, it will be just the two of us old people left in the empty house. Our words will even echo, which is scary just thinking about it.
Besides, even if you separate and live separately, you still have to move in with me when you have a child, so why bother?
Liang Fengxia glared at Lin Tieshan fiercely.
"Why are you glaring at me? I didn't say they can't live here. You're acting like I have to split up the family."
Facing his wife's unfriendly look, Lin Tieshan muttered softly.
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