Lu Chen's heart is actually very small, and can only accommodate the people he cares about. And right now, there happens to be only one person he cares about the most, and that is Meng Yinyin.
Therefore, when Meng Yinyin comes to Jiangcheng to attend college, he will definitely not hesitate and will definitely follow her to Jiangcheng.
Of course, this is when conditions permit.
By then, he can find a job here. Even if it is just carrying sandbags and doing hard work, he will rely on his own efforts to make Meng Yinyin live a good life.
But if conditions do not allow, he still has to stay in his registered place, and he will try his best to find time to visit her in Jiangcheng.
Time is not a problem, and neither is distance.
As long as you are willing, you can meet each other no matter what.
Of course, if something unexpected happened during the time when the two of them were apart, such as Meng Yinyin falling in love with someone else, or feeling lonely and dissatisfied with him, Lu Chen would say that this was his own problem and he would bear the consequences.
I have to say that these words have been taken into consideration, and there is nothing more that Dad Meng and Mom Meng want to add.
No matter what will happen between Lu Chen and his daughter Meng Yinyin in the future, at least at this moment, they can see Lu Chen's sincerity.
Mother Meng looked at Lu Chen and nodded.
"Good boy, I believe in you. In fact, if two people want to be together forever, the most important thing is their hearts. Once they are separated, no matter how good life is, they can't live. It's the best that you have this heart now. I will also find ways to help you with other things."
Lu Chen did not refuse without knowing the good for him, because he knew that with his current abilities alone, it was impossible for him to give Meng Yinyin the ideal life she wanted.
But he won't stop moving forward.
In fact, he has made some money recently, but those small achievements are far from enough at the moment, so Lu Chen can only hold his temper and continue to wait.
He wanted to give Meng Yinyin a surprise when the time comes.
After they chatted for a while, Mother Meng understood that they must be very tired after such a long journey, so she urged Lu Chen and Meng Yinyin to go to their rooms to rest. Meng Yinyin slept in her previous room, while Lu Chen slept in her brother Meng Xuan's room.
Returning to her familiar room, even though everything and everyone had changed, Meng Yinyin did not feel the slightest bit of strangeness and soon fell asleep.
She slept very well and didn't wake up until it was almost dark.
I got up in a daze and went downstairs, rubbing my eyes while listening to the sounds of cooking coming from the kitchen.
After listening carefully, I realized that the person who cooked was not my mother, but Lu Chen
"Oh, Xiao Lu, your cooking skills are really good. It smells so good!"
"You can actually cook this dish, it's so authentic. No wonder Yinyin has gained weight, it's all because of you taking good care of her!"
Meng Yinyin was eavesdropping with her mouth curled up, but suddenly she heard her mother say that she had gained weight. She immediately widened her eyes and exclaimed, "Mom!"
How could she have gained weight? She must have seen it wrong!
"Oh, the little ancestor is awake!"
Mother Meng also realized that what she had just said was heard by Meng Yinyin. She covered her mouth with a smile and walked to the stairs.
"Wake up, go wash your face, we'll be ready to eat soon, Xiao Lu has cooked a lot of dishes!"
Meng Yinyin pouted and looked at her aggrievedly, but she was obedient after all. She quickly went to wash up and sat at the dining table.
Although this dining table was the one they used to use, it had a lot of scratches on it. But Mother Meng simply pulled a tablecloth to cover it, and immediately all the scratches were invisible.
Meng Yinyin sat in her old seat. Lu Chen hesitated for a moment, but still sat next to her.
Father Meng and Mother Meng had already taken their seats. They first looked at the table full of dishes, then looked at Meng Yinyin and Lu Chen who were sitting together, and they couldn't tell you how satisfied they were.
As for this son-in-law, they have really decided on him now!
With the delicious food in front of them, no one said anything more and just started eating.
Because they had dinner late, the Meng couple did not take them out for a walk, but stayed at home, chatted for a while and then went to bed.
However, he woke Lu Chen and Meng Yinyin up early the next day, preparing to take them to the state-owned department store to buy things!
The Meng couple had been cleaning up various things at home and had no time to buy New Year's goods. This year is a different year, a special year, and they unanimously decided to spend this New Year well!
Before, they were worried that if they, two old guys, bought too many things, it would be difficult to carry them home. But now they don’t have to worry about it. After all, Lu Chen alone can do the work of several people!
"Xiao Lu, if you can't lift it anymore, don't try to be brave. We would rather run a few more times!"
The family spent the whole morning shopping and gained a lot, but it was hard for Lu Chen to carry several large bags.
However, Lu Chen said that he could still bear this amount. After all, when he was in the countryside, he could carry several hundred kilograms of food by himself. These things only looked big, but they were not too heavy.
Father Meng looked at Lu Chen's bulging arms with envy, and kept saying that he had the same physique when he was young. Mother Meng blushed when she heard it.
"You're almost half as big as Xiao Lu, and you're so shameless to say you're the same size as him!"
"Hey, what I said is true, why don't you believe it? It's okay, you must have forgotten it, I don't blame you."
Father Meng struggled to save his reputation.
Meng Yinyin was watching her parents joking and laughing so hard that Lu Chen was also infected and couldn't help but smile.
When the four of them walked together, anyone with a discerning eye could tell that they were a family of four. When they returned to the streets near their home, many old neighbors they knew cast surprised looks at them.
"Is this the girl from the Meng family? Who is that? I don't think she's Meng Xuan, right?"
"It's not Meng Xuan. Meng Xuan doesn't look like this! Could he be the son-in-law of Old Meng's family?"
"Oh, Meng Yinyin is dating someone now. I was thinking of introducing her to my relatives from my mother's side. Unfortunately, I came too late."
After chatting for a while, they couldn't help themselves in the afternoon and came directly to find out the truth with some useful information as a New Year gift.
The matter between Meng Yinyin and Lu Chen was not something shameful to begin with, and after going through so many things, the Meng couple no longer cared about other people's opinions, so they openly introduced Lu Chen's identity to the visitors and told them that he was Meng Yinyin's fiancé.
A fiancé is not just a simple object.
After all, the fiancé is very formal, and it also means that they are witnessed and blessed by both families.
Everyone suddenly became more curious and couldn't help asking about Lu Chen's identity. After all, everyone knew that the Meng family's little daughter was spoiled, and the conditions for finding a partner for her were very high. They didn't even look down on ordinary families.
This young man is quite talented, but his attire and appearance don't seem like he is of high status.
"Oh, Xiao Lu is a member of the commune my daughter met when she went to the countryside. They came here by fate and naturally got together."
Mother Meng said these words lightly, which shocked everyone present.
What? This guy turned out to be a member of the production team that Meng Yinyin went to work in the countryside with. In other words, he was a farmer who worked in the fields!
Meng Yinyin is actually dating such a person, doesn't she feel at a disadvantage
Maybe it was because everyone's looks were too straightforward, and Meng's mother, who originally thought it was no big deal, suddenly became unhappy.
"Little Lu's ancestors were poor farmers for three generations, and his father was a martyr. He has a good family background. Besides, he is handsome and tall, so what's wrong with him? I think he and my Yinyin are the best match!"
Of course, as for other things, such as how he treated Meng Yinyin very well, how he cooked delicious food, how he was diligent and considerate, Meng's mother felt that there was really no need to say them, because once she saw this group of people, they would not listen.
But life is not so grand and exciting. People like Xiao Lu are the best. Any daughter who marries him will definitely enjoy a blessing!
Seeing that Mother Meng was a little angry, the others stopped showing surprise and immediately changed the subject.
The investigation lasted until dinner time. During this time, Meng Yinyin was upstairs, but Lu Chen went downstairs several times. Each time, he was there to help Meng Yinyin get things, pour her water, bring her fruit, take out the trash for her, etc. He was hardworking and considerate.
Those people sat downstairs for a while and saw this scene. It must be said that their views on Lu Chen changed a little.
Forget it. It's someone else's family's business anyway. Their parents are happy about it. It's not their turn as outsiders to make irresponsible remarks.
After those people left, Mother Meng did not tell these words to Meng Yinyin and Lu Chen, so as not to upset them.
Whether this person is suitable or not, only those close to them will know.
In this way, Lu Chen and Meng Yinyin stayed at Meng's house until New Year's Eve, when Meng Xuan returned home in the cold wind.
Originally, he had already used up his vacation this year, just to go see Meng Yinyin last time and investigate the matter of Lu Chen's father. But for some reason, his leader suddenly approved his leave and let him go home to reunite with his family!
Although Meng Xuan was surprised, he was not stupid enough to ask. Instead, he quickly packed his luggage and boarded the train home.
What he didn't know was that this vacation was actually a favor requested on his behalf by the Dong family.
After arriving in Jiangcheng, Meng's parents learned about Lu Chen and the Dong family. After thinking about it, they still felt that they should inform the Dong family about Lu Chen and Meng Yinyin coming to see them, so they asked Lu Chen to write a letter to the Dong family in the capital. Soon they received a reply from the Dong family and several large boxes of New Year gifts. Both parties said that they would definitely visit when they have time after the New Year!
The Meng couple didn't ask for anything else. They just thought that since their children had reached this stage, wasn't it time to talk about marriage
After all, the Dong family is his only relative and they should have the right to know and negotiate. However, they did not expect that the Dong family not only gave them New Year gifts, but also gave Meng Xuan this big gift!
Meng Xuan returned home, and now all the Meng family members were present. The family happily had a reunion dinner and enjoyed the long-awaited reunion and happiness.
However, his vacation was not long. He left home to join the army on the third year of the New Year. Then on the fifth day of the New Year, someone from the Dong family suddenly came. At the same time, the captain of the Nanjiao Brigade went to the town post office to call Meng Yinyin and tell her that her notice had arrived!