"Auntie, I happen to have something I want to ask you for advice, or let's talk over there."
Zhao Juhua deliberately gave the two protagonists of today's blind date a chance to get in touch. This is a routine in blind dates. Chen Guixiang understands it, and everyone else here understands it in their hearts.
"Okay, then I'll chat with you."
After meeting for ten minutes and talking about some basic situations, Chen Guixiang is generally satisfied with Zhao Donglin. Except that he is a little older than his daughter, other aspects are good, at least much better than Lu Chengyuan.
She followed Zhao Juhua to the next room in a good manner, and Dong Haotian also left the house on the pretext of having something to do in the village, leaving only Dong Jiahui and Zhao Donglin in the main room.
Dong Jiahui looked down at the enamel teacup she was holding in her hand. On the white porcelain bottom, there were two men and women in military uniforms painted on it. On the top of the picture was written the five characters "serve the people" in red letters.
There are a few pieces of fried barley floating on the dark yellow barley tea, and some others have sunk to the bottom of the cup. Please forgive Dong Jiahui for being unable to cope with the form of blind date. At this moment, nothing but embarrassment is embarrassing.
"Comrade Dong, you should already know about my situation. I was in the army before and only returned to my hometown professionally three months ago. I have two children in my family. My parents are in good health. I have an unmarried sister who lives with my younger brother's family." In a yard."
"There are four tile-roofed houses at home, and the yard is quite large. My mother raises five chickens and one sow at home. My salary in the village is 56 yuan a month, and I get additional benefits during the Chinese New Year."
"There are two children in the family. The older one is four years old and the younger one is only eight months old. My mother and sister usually take care of them."
Dong Jiahui has been listening since Zhao Donglin opened his mouth. His voice is low-pitched, probably because he has been in the army for a long time, and his tone of voice is steady and powerful, which makes people sound unwavering, as if he is not talking about himself. things, but in the same way as stating the situation of others.
"Because I had a failed marriage, I deeply understand the importance of mutual trust and understanding between husband and wife. What I am looking for now is not a woman who pays attention to life, nor is it someone who will help me take care of the children. I hope I can Find a revolutionary partner in life, respect and tolerate each other, and let's live a peaceful and beautiful life together."
These words were unexpected by Dong Jiahui. It is impossible to say that there is no emotion in her heart. She raised her eyes and looked at Zhao Donglin on the opposite side. Who knew that Zhao Donglin had been looking at her all the time, so the eyes of the two met. Dong Jiahui He hurriedly looked away, only remembering the sincerity and calmness and the slight worry in his eyes.
"I..." Dong Jiahui said, her throat felt tight just after she said a word, she took a sip of water to moisten her throat and continued to speak.
"Secretary Zhao, I have met you twice before. To tell you the truth, I have a good impression of you. I think you are a very upright person worthy of respect from others. You should also know my situation. I rushed back, the rumors are not very good. To be honest, it is really difficult for a divorced woman in the countryside to find a suitable partner. Your conditions are so good. If you find me, are you not afraid of others talking about you behind your back? "
What Dong Jiahui said was from her own heart. Before everything started, she laid out all the difficulties. In fact, she already knew Zhao Donglin's answer the moment she asked. A man like Zhao Donglin is definitely a "conspirator." If he really cares about his reputation, he will never hire someone to be a matchmaker.
Don't talk about her hypocrisy, in this era, she has a rural household registration, and she doesn't even have the qualifications to work in the city. Going out is the same as in ancient times, requiring a household registration certificate issued by the village.
Where could she go and what could she do? Even a few years after the college entrance examination, a divorced woman, can this era allow her to stay in her natal family
Even if Chen Guixiang is a good mother to her, she only provides her with a place to live, so that she can stay in her natal home and not live on the streets. In the past few months, Chen Guixiang has never given up on finding her another home, because For Chen Guixiang, and for the Dong family, the best destination for a woman is to find a good family to marry. Since she suffered a loss last time, she should keep her eyes open and look for it this time, so as not to let her daughter be wronged again.
This is already the greatest kindness of the Dong family. Many women with unfortunate marriages do not have the protection of their natal families, so they can only survive day by day, living a life of neither human nor ghost, not as good as pigs and dogs.
The question goes back to the original point again, who can marry a woman who is divorced and stamped by her ex-husband's family saying that she cannot have children
A poor bachelor who can't afford a wife? A widower with a few children after his dead wife? Or a disability with inconvenient legs and physical problems
Zhao Donglin was the best choice within the scope of her choices, not to mention that she had a really good impression of Zhao Donglin, and she was not so lofty that she looked down on Secretary Zhao.
"Don't worry about this. Let's not mention the past. If you marry me, you will be my daughter-in-law. I will definitely protect you and prevent you from being wronged."
Zhao Donglin's words were resolutely smashed down, and Dong Jiahui was extremely satisfied.
"You are a soldier. I believe that what you say will be done."
This time, Dong Jiahui didn't evade any more, but mustered up the courage to raise her head, and bravely looked at Zhao Donglin.
"Thank you, Secretary Zhao. I don't want to take any Joe anymore. I am willing to marry you."
Zhao Donglin was stunned for a moment, and soon the corners of his mouth curled up, and he smiled comfortably.
"That's really great. You don't have to call me 'Secretary Zhao', just call me by my name. If you're embarrassed, you can call me Comrade before you get married."
Dong Jiahui blushed and nodded, she mustered up a lot of courage to say that sentence just now, if she was sitting in front of another man, she would think she was thick-skinned, but Dong Jiahui believed that Zhao Donglin's behavior was not like that, Now it seems that I am indeed betting right.
The two of them spoke quietly in the main room, and Zhao Juhua in the room only listened to a few words with his ears turned sideways, about the child, and something like "protecting you from being wronged".
"Should we go out and have a look? I don't know how the two of them are talking."
Chen Guixiang was also anxious, but she seemed calmer than Zhao Juhua.
"Okay, then let's go out and have a look. Jiahui is introverted and probably won't open her mouth."
Thinking of Jiahui's temper, Zhao Juhua nodded her head in agreement, "That's right, someone needs to be around to pass on the quarrel."
After agreeing, the two tidied their hair and left the room to the main room.