Siheyuan: A Very Happy Era

Chapter 410: Marry a chicken, follow the chicken, marry a dog, follow the dog
"Hey, stop standing there. Say something!"

After a while, Xu Guanglu saw Xu Yuliang standing there in a daze, frowned slightly, then hurriedly reached out and pulled Xu Yuliang, and reminded him in a low voice.

"Oh!"

Hearing the voice, Xu Yuliang came to his senses immediately, and then reflexively held the money in his arms tightly, fearing that he would lose it accidentally.

Then he raised his head and looked at everyone, and was instantly frightened by those pairs of wolf-like eyes.

Fortunately, he had been a brigade cadre for so many years, and his psychological qualities had been more or less tempered, so he did not do anything shameful.

Soon, he calmed down and said loudly: "Well, everyone, be quiet for a moment and listen to me.

Logically speaking, today is already the 28th day of the lunar year, and there are only a few days left until the Chinese New Year, so the money should indeed be distributed among everyone.

However, this money is not the income from our team's bee farm and Xiangmi Zhai, and some of it is in the brigade's public account.

So after a discussion among the team, we decided to wait until tomorrow to take back the money from the public account and then distribute it to everyone. What do you think of this?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's faces showed a conflicted look.

Although they could get more dividends if they wait until tomorrow, the money is kept in the brigade's public account and will not disappear suddenly. Besides, it is already the 28th day of the lunar year and many of them are waiting to use the money to buy New Year's goods!

Therefore, they would certainly prefer to take part of the money now.

However, as the saying goes, only the money you get is your own.

If we reject Xu Yuliang's proposal and let the team divide the 6 yuan first, then we don't know when we will get the remaining money.

Thinking of this, most of them immediately changed their minds, thinking that they had already waited for so many days, and it wouldn't hurt to wait one more day.

What's more, didn't you hear Xu Yuliang say that this matter had been approved by the brigade meeting?
If they object, wouldn't that offend the brigade cadres?
So, before long, people began to raise their hands one after another and shouted their agreement, and soon a wave formed.

In this wave, even if some people are unwilling, they will eventually be forced to agree.

"very good!"

Xu Yuliang felt relieved when he saw this, then he nodded quickly and praised loudly: "Since everyone agrees, it's settled. We will hold the year-end dividend distribution meeting of our Jinshanbao Production Brigade at 12 noon tomorrow at the grain drying field.

At that time, anyone who can come should try to come and participate.

Also, let me repeat the rules for dividend distribution. Half of the dividend will be distributed according to the number of work points performed this year, and the remaining half will be distributed according to the number of people in the entire team.

In addition, if anyone performs poorly and is punished by the team, he or she will be disqualified from dividends.

Everyone, remember this rule, and don’t complain that the team’s distribution is unfair.”

After saying that, he ignored what everyone was talking about and just gave a wink to Xu Guanglu, Sun Maocai and others, then left Li Guoqiang's house under the escort of the militia.

Afterwards, when everyone saw that the brigade cadres had already taken the money and left, they also dispersed. In the end, only the families of Xu Yuchang, Sun Jinda and Ma Hongjun were left.

There are also Qu Yinfeng and Xu Yuping who just rushed back from the apiary.

They stood in the yard, looking at the group of charming women around Li Guoqiang at the door, with solemn expressions on their faces.

Originally they were just hoping that Li Guoqiang would come back, but they didn't expect that Li Guoqiang would come back with so many women.

Moreover, among these women, one is Li Guoqiang’s legal wife.

This made them feel a little timid, and they didn't dare to go up and say hello to Li Guoqiang at all.

However, they did not dare to go over. Instead, Luo Huijuan walked directly towards them, and then looked at Qu Yinfeng with gratitude and shouted: "Auntie, my name is Luo Huijuan, and I am Qiangzi's wife. Thank you for taking care of Qiangzi."

After saying that, she lowered her head and bowed to Qu Yinfeng.

"Hey!"

Seeing this, Qu Yinfeng hurriedly stepped forward and stretched out her hand to help Luo Huijuan up, then said anxiously, "Girl, just talk, why are you being polite to me? You are pregnant! If anything goes wrong, I will become a sinner!"

"fine!"

Luo Huijuan smiled slightly, then whispered to comfort him: "My health is not that bad, and it is reasonable for me to pay my respects to you. If you hadn't been so kind to take Qiangzi in, who knows what would have become of him now!"

"Look what you said!"

Upon hearing this, Qu Yinfeng raised her eyebrows, and then said in feigned anger: "If it weren't for Qiangzi's financial and physical support for our widowed family, we wouldn't be able to live such a good life now.

So, to be honest, Qiangzi has done more for our family.

Moreover, when the old man passed away, he had already instructed that the family should be handed over to Qiangzi.

This means that you are now the head lady of this family!"

After saying that, she reached out and patted the back of Luo Huijuan's hand, with a hint of nervousness in her eyes.

Because she was not sure whether Luo Huijuan would agree to let Li Guoqiang continue to be the pillar of their family.

Although now, with the profit dividends from the bee farm and Xiangmi Zhai, they, an orphan and a widow, no longer have to worry about not being able to survive in the future.

But who can be 100% sure about what will happen in the future?

If anything unexpected happens in the future, with only a few women like them and no man to support them at home, it would be easy for them to be wiped out.

Therefore, no matter what, they do not want to see Li Guoqiang sever ties with their family.

The key lies in what Luo Huijuan, the legitimate wife, thinks.

If Luo Huijuan is willing to accept their family, then everyone will be happy.

If Luo Huijuan doesn't agree, then things will be troublesome.

Just when Qu Yinfeng felt a little dry-mouthed and anxious, Luo Huijuan smiled and said softly, "Auntie, you are a little too serious. Qiangzi happened to help at that time. I believe that if it were someone else, they would do the same in the same situation.

Moreover, since Qiangzi has promised to take care of you, he will definitely do his best to make you all live a good life. As for me, as a daughter-in-law, as the saying goes, if you marry a chicken, you follow the chicken; if you marry a dog, you follow the dog! Naturally, I will do whatever he does.

So you don't need to worry that I will stop him from helping to take care of you, and you don't need to be distant with me. If there is anything you don't want to tell him, just tell me directly.

After all, we are all women, so it is easier for us to talk, right? "

"Yes Yes Yes!"

When Qu Yinfeng heard what Luo Huijuan said, she was suddenly delighted, and then nodded and agreed: "You are absolutely right. Qiangzi is a man, and he does important things outside. We women should discuss together and arrange all the things at home, so that he won't worry about them."

"Ok!"

Luo Huijuan nodded and agreed with a smile, then turned to look at Xu Yuping who was a little uneasy, took the initiative to reach out and hold her arm, and then said: "If I guess correctly, you should be Sister Yuping!"

"It's me!"

Xu Yuping's heart tightened, then she nodded quickly and answered.

Although she had learned from Li Guoqiang that Luo Huijuan did not mind her presence, when she saw Luo Huijuan in person, she was inevitably stunned by her dignified, beautiful and graceful appearance, which made her feel ashamed.

Especially now, being so close to Luo Huijuan, she could deeply appreciate how beautiful and dignified Luo Huijuan was.

With her limited knowledge, the only person she could think of who could be compared to Luo Huijuan was perhaps the empress in ancient times who was the mother of the country.

Adding to that her rather embarrassing identity, how could she not feel nervous?
"Sister Yuping!"

When Luo Huijuan saw Xu Yuping like this, the smile on her face immediately became softer, and then she said in a somewhat intimate tone: "You don't have to be so nervous. Speaking of which, I have to thank you for helping me take care of Qiangzi here!

And, as you can see, I'm pregnant now! So you and the other sisters will have to work harder in the future.

In addition, I would like to ask you how to raise children in the future!"

"no problem!"

Xu Yuping felt a little relieved when she heard this, then nodded quickly and agreed: "As long as I know, I will tell you everything, and I will take good care of Qiangzi."

When she said this, she thought of her age and status and felt a little embarrassed, and her voice unconsciously lowered a few notes.

"go!"

Seeing Xu Yuping's performance, Luo Huijuan nodded secretly in her heart, and then hurriedly said, "Sister Yuping, Auntie, let's not stand here, let's go in quickly! The other sisters and I have brought you some delicious food, you should go and try it quickly."

As she spoke, she took Xu Yuping's hand with one hand and Qu Yinfeng's hand with the other and walked towards the door.

At this time, Xu Yuchang, Ma Hongjun and Sun Jinda had already discussed the new daughter-in-law's entry ceremony with their families.

Originally, they planned to set up several banquet tables at home and invite relatives and friends from the village to come for a meal.

However, their parents and family members would never agree and insisted on having a great time.

On the one hand, it was because they had the rare opportunity to marry a city wife, and on the other hand, they would soon receive a large dividend, which made them feel very confident.

To this end, they each spent a large amount of money and hired someone to build two new houses before winter. Xu Guangshou also bought a big fat pig from the brigade for the banquet.

Now, the only question is how should the banquet be arranged?
After all, the three of them belong to three different surnames, and each of them wants to overshadow the other.

Just as they were arguing over the location and date of the banquet, Li Guoqiang, standing aside, suddenly said:
"In my opinion, why don't you just hold the banquet together in the threshing ground? After all, there are still some utensils left over from the old days of eating in the big pot in the warehouse, so it will be more convenient.

There is a date! Let's set it for tomorrow night, which will be just in time for your relatives to come over and won't delay their return home for New Year's Eve."

"Okay! It's settled then!"

When Xu Guangshou and others heard what Li Guoqiang said, they all nodded in agreement very politely.

Afterwards, they were busy taking the new bride home to see the new house, and also asked someone to inform relatives and friends.

After seeing off Xu Guangshou and others, Li Guoqiang was about to go back to the house to rest with Luo Huijuan and others when he suddenly saw Xu Guangfu and Tian Guixiang walking in from outside the yard.

He was slightly stunned, then hurried forward and asked, "Dad, Mom, why are you back so soon? Didn't you say you would be back tomorrow to celebrate the New Year?"

"Whoa!"

When Xu Guangfu heard this, he couldn't help but say, "It's because your mother heard that you guys were coming back that she insisted on asking you to come back!"

"Fuck off!"

When Tian Guixiang heard what Xu Guangfu said, she immediately started to curse with disgust: "If you don't want to come back? How can I force you? Don't put everything on me. In the end, it's you who miss your daughter. If you have the ability, don't come back with me!"

Hearing this, Xu Guangfu was instantly speechless and an embarrassed expression appeared on his face.

"Ah!"

Li Guoqiang was delighted when he saw this, and then he quickly said, "Well, Dad, Mom, don't you want to see Sister Ying? She is in the room talking to Aunt Yinfeng! Let's go in quickly!"

After saying that, he walked up to Tian Guixiang, took her arm and walked into the house.

Xu Guangfu followed closely behind, obviously very concerned about Xu Yuying's situation.

Although he had seen Xu Yuying in the county before, he was still worried about whether Xu Yuying's return with a big belly would cause gossip.

Otherwise, he would not have asked for leave in advance and brought Tian Guixiang back to Jinshan Fort.

One of the main purposes was to come back early to support Xu Yuying and make those who wanted to gossip about her behind her back think twice.

Little did they know that even if he had not come back, considering that Li Guoqiang brought back so much money, no one in the village would be so blind as to slander Shang Xiuzhen, Xu Yuying and others.

What's more, with Luo Huijuan as his legitimate daughter-in-law, under normal circumstances, no one would be so stupid as to doubt the relationship between Li Guoqiang and Shang Xiuzhen and others.

Therefore, Xu Guangfu's worries were in vain.

(End of this chapter)