Xu Laidi looked at Han Chunmei and said, Cheng Qiao spat at her, "Sister Chunmei helped me make clothes and ate a bowl of dumplings from me, so what? What's it to you?"
"Cheng Qiao, don't forget that we two are best friends."
"Come on, I don't want your kindness. I have already broken up with you."
In a blink of an eye, the educated youth sat at the dining table and started eating dumplings. The remaining six dumplings were given to the three male educated youth. Cheng Qiao looked at Xu Laidie who kept swallowing his saliva and said, "Hmph, you're so greedy."
Chai Jianmin was a little slow today. When he came back, the educated youth had already finished eating the dumplings, washed the pots and bowls, and were lying on the beds to take a nap.
"Captain, isn't it Han Chunmei's turn to cook today? Why isn't she cooking?"
When Chai Jianmin saw that there was no lunch for him in the kitchen, he went to find Jiang Guangrong. Jiang Guangrong scratched his head in embarrassment, not knowing how to answer.
"We're having dumplings today, so we're not cooking. If you want to eat, you have to make it yourself."
Qian Longkun spoke, and when Chai Jianmin heard about eating dumplings, his saliva immediately began to flow. He looked around carefully to see where the dumplings were.
“Where are my dumplings?”
“Where did you get the dumplings?”
"Qian Longkun, we are the educated youths in the educated youth center. We are a whole. How can you create a small division?"
"Stop it. If you dare to make a fuss again, I'll knock your teeth out."
"But you guys are eating dumplings, why am I not eating any?"
"We spent money, did you spend money?"
Zhao Xiaobao, who had always been very Buddhist, couldn't help it and started to retort.
"you… "
Upon hearing that they had paid for the dumplings, Chai Jianmin was speechless for a moment. He could only go to the kitchen angrily, get some sorghum flour and make the batter directly.
"Cheng Qiao, Cheng Qiao, are you there?"
Aunt Wang pushed open the door of the educated youth center and walked into the yard and started shouting. When Cheng Qiao heard the voice, the corners of her mouth slightly raised. She knew that Li Huan had sent someone to propose marriage.
"Aunt Wang, why are you here?"
"Cheng Qiao, Li Huan's mother asked me to propose marriage. She said that if you are willing, she and Li Huan will send the betrothal gifts early tomorrow morning."
"Aunt Wang, who is Li Huan?"
When Xu Laidi heard that someone was proposing marriage to Cheng Qiao, he immediately became anxious. Cheng Qiao could only marry a second-rate guy. Who was that Li Huan? She was a country woman who would only cause trouble.
"It's none of your business. With your ugly face, you can't even have a man."
"Aunt Wang, how can you say something hurtful? Besides, Cheng Qiao was once hugged by a second-rate guy. If she doesn't marry him, then..."
Xu Laidi deliberately kept it a secret, as long as you are not afraid of those scoundrels coming to your door, it will be fine.
"Second rate guy, haha, you don't know the name of a second rate guy, you are such a fool￥%"
"Aunt Wang, how can you curse like that?"
Xu Laidi suddenly realized that the second-rate guy was Li Huan. He wanted to curse back, but looking at the strong Aunt Wang, he took a step back guiltily. Forget it, he didn't want to bother with the country woman.
"What's wrong with scolding you? Just find someone to blame. Get away from me. I hate seeing you."
"Aunt Wang, how much is Li Huan's betrothal gift?"
Han Chunmei and others also ran out when they heard the noise. Of course they knew who Li Huan was, so they asked nervously.
"Originally, the Li family's financial situation was not good, but the eldest son of the Li family went to the army and sent money back every month, so we prepared to give a betrothal gift of 200 yuan."
When talking about two hundred yuan, Aunt Wang's voice became much louder. This betrothal gift was indeed not a small amount. Even the daughter of the village chief only received a betrothal gift of two hundred yuan when she got married.
"Aunt Wang, the Li family gave us 200 yuan as a betrothal gift. They won't wait until Cheng Qiao gets married to ask for it back, right? And everyone knows that Cheng Qiao received 300 yuan in compensation from the Chen family. Will they take that too?"
Han Chunmei knew too well how the mothers-in-law in this village manipulated their daughters-in-law. They would first give a high betrothal gift, then ask the woman for more dowry, and then ask for it back.
Especially for those of them who were educated youth, their parents' home was too far away and there was no way for them to get help. If the man they married was a scumbag, their life would be even more difficult.
"Sister Chunmei, what you said is wrong. Cheng Qiao will be a member of the Li family after she marries. It is only right for her to give the money to her mother-in-law to manage."
"Shut up right there. Cheng Qiao was so good to you in the beginning. How can you still say such vicious words? I really doubt whether you have a heart made of flesh and blood."
Han Chunmei scolded Xu Laidi angrily, and Xu Laidi quickly took a step back. She came to see the fun and couldn't get involved.
"I'm talking to Xu Laidi. Although the Li family is a little poor, marrying a daughter-in-law is a big deal. People have to look at the person carefully. Some people are vicious. We in Xiangyang Village won't accept them. They are educated youths. They have read so much that they are out of their minds."
Aunt Wang really disliked Xu Laidi and started scolding her. Xu Laidi was so angry that she clenched her fists and wanted to scold back, but she was too scared to face Aunt Wang, who had the first-level combat power.
Cheng Qiao smiled. Just because Aunt Wang had helped her time and time again, she would treat her well in the future. And Han Chunmei was really a caring older sister.
"Cheng Zhiqing, look..."
The two eggs in Aunt Wang's pocket were not even warm yet. Of course she wanted to make this marriage happen. Besides, her son and the second-rate guy were good brothers secretly. Since her son had spoken, she had to help even if she didn't want to.
As for the future life of Erliuzi and Cheng Qiao, she was also looking forward to it, to see what life would be like for a naive and spoiled girl who married a ruffian and lazy man.
"Okay, I agree."
Cheng Qiao smiled and nodded in agreement.
"Cheng Qiao..."
Han Chunmei cried out and looked at Cheng Qiao worriedly. She knew that there was really no way out after getting married. Cheng Qiao took Han Chunmei's arm and whispered in her ear:
"Thank you, Sister Chunmei, but I have to get married even if I don't want to, otherwise I won't be able to stay in this village anymore."
Han Chunmei was stunned for a moment, thinking about the rumors in the village that Cheng Qiao was held in the arms of a second-rate guy. Many people saw the situation that day. She really had no choice but to get married. How could she be so pitiful
"Cheng Qiao, you don't have to be afraid. You have us. We are your family. If Li Huan bullies you, we can find the Women's Federation."
"Yes, we can also help you find an organization."
The female educated youth started chattering and looked at Aunt Wang with indignation. Aunt Wang took a step back. She was just here to propose marriage, not to force a sale.
"Thank you, but I still agree to marry because I don't want to live in the same educated youth camp with this person. I'm afraid I'll be framed again."
Cheng Qiao pointed at Xu Laidi and spoke loudly.
Xu Laidi: “…￥%…”
"Then I'll go back. Li Huan and his mother will be here early tomorrow morning, so you should get up early."
Aunt Wang turned and ran, as if a wolf was chasing her.