Back to 1979: Sending the Educated Youth’s Wife Back to the City

Chapter 120 Cousin Arrives
At 4:30 in the afternoon, the train roared into the station.

Fang Mingfeng got off the train with his simple luggage. He only brought a small suitcase, and in summer, it was enough to bring two sets of clothes for replacement.

He bought them all in Guangzhou, so they shouldn't be out of fashion in the capital. If they really don't work out, he can buy them again later.

He saw a mirror in the bathroom, so he went over to wash his face with cold water and tidied up his appearance.

It's not good to show up in the capital in a shabby state. People will think he is a commoner.

He was wearing branded clothes, a polo shirt and thin trousers.

There are bell-bottom pants in the suitcase. I never dared to wear them in my hometown. I was afraid that the old man at home would say that I looked uncouth in them. But I should be able to wear them in the capital.

Then, he followed the crowd out of the train station. As soon as he got out, he saw several tricycles carrying goods or people at the exit.

He only had a small box, the kind you call a passenger box. He sat on it and put the box next to his feet.

“I’m going to the big fence next to Tiananmen Square.”

If Mingche hadn't said that it should be pronounced as da shila here, he would definitely have read it as da zhalan directly.

The two sides agreed on the price, and the rickshaw driver said, "Okay, sit tight."

As we walked along, Fang Mingche had not yet closed his stall.

In summer, it gets dark late. And many people come to the capital to travel during the summer vacation. There are many Chinese and foreigners. In summer vacation, teachers and students at home and abroad have a holiday.

Therefore, everyone's stalls were closed later by half an hour to an hour.

Fang Mingfeng went to the location that Fang Mingche mentioned on the phone, "Master, it's here." He gave the money and got out of the car carrying the small box.

Fang Mingche had been looking in that direction. But there happened to be a guest, so he signaled with his eyes that he should find a place to sit.

When the weather was not hot a few months ago, he wore a mask to avoid spitting into other people's teacups.

It was really hot during this period, so I didn't wear it. I tried not to talk. If I had to talk, I would avoid the direction of the tea bowl.

Fang Mingche rinsed the tea in his hand, collected the money, and then came over.

Yanyan had been warned before that Fourth Uncle would come this afternoon. When she saw her father exchange glances with this man, she knew that Fourth Uncle must have arrived. And this man even reached out to touch her head.

She herself has not been seen for half a year, so she must not remember him.

“Yan Yan——”

She moved a small stool over and said, "Uncle Si, please sit down..."

"Okay, thank you." Fang Mingfeng handed over a few bags of snacks he bought on the train, "Here, try some."

This is sold by the flight attendants. I guess it depends on their income, so they are selling it very hard!
He was thinking about coming to see his niece. He was too lazy to open the boxes to find the gifts he brought as soon as he sat down, so he just bought a few bags.

Yanyan looked at her father, thanked him and took it after getting permission.

Fang Mingche said, "You can only open one bag. We'll have dinner soon."

He took the bowl used at home, made some tea and handed it over.

"Brother Mingfeng, the flag will be lowered soon. Let Yanyan take you over to see it. I will start to close the stall at six o'clock."

Of course, he would never let Yanyan go alone. But she knew the way, and it was very close! It was no problem for her to lead the way for Uncle Si who hadn't figured out the direction yet.

Fang Mingfeng replied: "Okay! Just go about your business."

After he drank some water, he slowly followed Yanyan, who had short legs, to Tiananmen Square. It wasn't too sunny at the moment.

Before leaving, he said to Fang Mingche, "Don't make things too complicated for dinner. I don't have much appetite after sitting on the train for a few days. I heard that the capital's noodles with soybean paste are very special. How about we go and eat that?"

Fang Mingfeng nodded. "Okay, there's a century-old shop selling noodles with soybean paste nearby. There are also some traditional snacks from old Beijing. We can try them together."

They had just walked for a while when Lin Yan came over on a bicycle.

She left work early today and told Liu Qingfeng to lock the door. She even went back to take a shower and change clothes before coming here.

Fang Mingche had originally planned to eat at Taifenglou on Qianmen West Street.

She came over and didn't see her daughter or her cousin, "Did they go shopping?"

"Brother Mingfeng wants to see the flag-lowering ceremony, so I asked Yanyan to take him there. Have you taken a shower? Then sit down, I'll close the shop now."

It was not troublesome to close the stall, so Lin Yan sat down with peace of mind. Song Quan and his friends were also closing the stall, and they came over to talk to her.

He had just asked Fang Mingche who was coming. His Mandarin was not very standard, at least not as standard as Fang Mingche's.

Fang Mingche then told him that he was his cousin from the next room up, and he came to see if there were any opportunities in the capital.

Song Quan also reminded him, "You were a migrant worker for a few months, so your cousin must have been the focus of others' attention."

Xiao Fang now lives a better life than many people in the compound. Just the fact that he owns a house is something that makes people envious and jealous.

If his business wasn't related not only to his own family but also to several families in the compound, someone might have reported it.

Of course, the speculation and profiteering offices are now closed. There is no unit to report it. However, the crime of speculation and profiteering has not been abolished. It is better to have less trouble than more!
After a while, Yanyan and Fourth Uncle came back together. Yanyan's face was flushed and she was a little excited.

Fang Mingche had already put his cousin's box into the compartment of his tricycle.

"Let's go eat noodles with soybean paste!"

Nowadays, inviting people to eat noodles is considered a good thing, especially since it is a century-old restaurant.

After Lin Yan found out, she didn't say anything and went over early to grab a seat. The business is very good! If you go late, you might have to wait for a seat.

My cousin has been on the train for such a long time, he must want to go back and rest early.

Fang Mingche carried the stall equipment, and went there with his cousin and daughter.

"You guys go in first, I'll park the car."

Fang Mingfeng took down his suitcase and took Yanyan in first.

As soon as I walked into the store, I saw Lin Yan sitting over there. She stood up and waved, "Brother Mingfeng, here——"

That night, the four of them had a delicious meal of noodles with soybean paste.

Yanyan's mouth was covered with sauce after eating so much. "It's delicious! It's better than what Boss Cui made."

Fang Mingfeng agreed: "I think it's delicious too."

Fang Mingche said, "Any old shop that has existed for a hundred years has its own unique flavors. When we have time, we can try each one of them."

Nowadays, eating these delicacies should mean financial freedom.

But since he came to the capital, he has been busy making money and reviewing. He only had one day off on Children's Day.

Yanyan smiled immediately. She loved going out to eat delicious food the most.

Fang Mingfeng said: "It doesn't matter to me, I'll just take care of your business."

He was indeed planning to take the opportunity to have some fun in the capital, go shopping and eat.

Living with his cousin saved him a lot of expenses, and he could save money on going out for fun.

To be honest, he admired his cousin. When people go to other places to do business, they always bring their fellow villagers with them. People are cheap when they leave their hometown, and things are expensive when they leave their hometown!

When you are in an unfamiliar place and don't have a group of people to help each other, it is easy to be bullied.

He actually came here alone, with his two- or three-year-old daughter! And he found such a good business.

Of course, even if Mingche just gave a heads-up in February, no one would go to Beijing with him.

Even Ma Anguo, who grew up with him and whose ex-wife divorced him and ran back to the capital, was like this. At that time, the whole village thought he was mentally ill. There was no way he would give up his job as a truck driver, which was profitable and not too dangerous at the time, and go north with him.

Fang Mingche said, "It's not just for you. My father and I have been here for half a year and we seldom go out to play. It's almost September and the three of us will go to school. I won't go out to the stall when the weather is not too hot."

It's not too hot, which would affect business. People come to the tea stall only when they are hot and thirsty.

Yanyan was in high spirits. She thought it was interesting that the three members of the family had to go to school.

Lin Yan also nodded, "I can come along too. Secretary Qu said he could find someone to help, someone who has just been discharged from the army. It's hard to find jobs for discharged soldiers nowadays. Especially since Huo Chen, whom he introduced, is just an ordinary soldier who has never been on the battlefield."

In the Southern Xinjiang Campaign in February, many Chinese soldiers participated. But compared to the total number of the entire People's Liberation Army, it was not too many. Only some soldiers from the Guangzhou Military Region, Chengdu Military Region, and Kunming Military Region were involved. Now they must first settle those who have been on the battlefield.

Fang Mingfeng nodded, "That's good."

On the way back, Yanyan sat in the small rattan chair in the back seat of her mother's car while Fang Mingche drove his cousin.

Fang Mingfeng looked at the buildings along the way that were different from those in the south and soon arrived.

“It’s indeed quite close to Tiananmen Square.”

"That's why I rented this place. I was ripped off! But there was nothing I could do. There were not many people who would rent out their spare rooms. My letter of introduction was about to expire. If I didn't rent here, I would have to rent a bed at the home of an acquaintance arranged by my father-in-law. But now, we have bought the east wing."

Fang Mingfeng raised his eyebrows and asked in shock: "You bought it?"

Fang Mingche nodded, "Yes."

He didn't mention that he still owed 2000. This statement might fool others, but it certainly couldn't fool my cousin who traveled all over the country. He knew everything about my two resale of electronic watches.

But it's okay, my cousin is tight-lipped. And he won't be one of those who want to take advantage of me. My cousin has been a long-distance truck driver for so many years, he should have more wealth than me.

Fang Mingche moved the heaviest honeycomb coal stove in, and Lin Yan moved the rest.

He first led his cousin into the house and settled him down early so that his cousin could have a rest.

"Brother Mingfeng, I have to inconvenience you to live in this small room. There are some things piled up in it for the stall."

Lin Yan had already bought a 1.2-meter-long small bed and made it up. After piling up the things, there was only room for this small bed.

Fang Mingfeng said, "You don't know me yet? I can even sleep in that gas tank. Besides, you are not wronging me."

Fang Mingche said, "There is hot water on the stove. Bring some clean clothes. I'll take you to the bathroom to take a shower. There's a piece of land there that's very convenient for taking a shower."

After taking a long-distance bus, it is definitely more comfortable to take a hot bath.

"Okay, this is indeed necessary. But let me get you your information first. You must be anxious!"

Fang Mingfeng opened the box and took out a kraft paper document bag, the seal of which was wrapped several times with white thread.

"It's all in here, take a look."

Fang Mingfeng went to take a shower, and Fang Mingche took the file bag back to the room of their family of three.

Lin Yan urged: "Open it and take a look."

Teacher Gao's admission letter arrived yesterday. But her college admission batch is still behind. So it's quite strange.

Fang Mingche was also a little excited. How could he not be anxious? He was very anxious. He was afraid that something would go wrong. Fortunately, nothing unexpected happened.

He quickly opened it and took out the admission letter. The couple took turns reading it, and Yanyan asked her to take a look as well.

"You can't even read, what are you reading?"

"Let's take a look."

Lin Yan handed it to her daughter, "Look, this is your father's name. This postcard shows their school. Let's go and register together later. Go to your school first, and then go to my school. Bring Yanyan with you, and take her to register for the Yuhong class first."

This way, no one should misunderstand that they are still single.

Otherwise, her son Mingche is quite attractive. Especially now that they have a house, savings, and a stable income, she went to buy clothes to dress him up. After all, he is going to college, so he must dress better.

Fang Mingche nodded, "Okay! Yanyan is nearby, send her to register first, then I, and finally you."

This is sorted by distance. The biggest advantage of living here is that it is located in the center of the capital, and it is relatively close to everything.

Fang Mingche took out the various documents his cousin had done for him and looked at them. Well, they were complete, with nothing missing.

He gave instructions one by one on the phone, and my cousin wrote them down in a pen, fearing that he would miss something.

Lin Yan said: "School is about to start, do you want to buy a bicycle?"

The tricycle would naturally be put directly in the scrapyard. But Mingche still found it more convenient to have a car.

With a bicycle for each person, it is convenient for the family to go out together or separately.

Fang Mingche nodded and said, "Go ahead and talk to Sister Cui and ask her to help us get a bicycle ticket on the black market."

He and Ayan definitely couldn't really live on campus, Yanyan had to go home after school every day. Besides, who wants to be single in a school dormitory if they have a wife and can go home to sleep? It's impossible for the university to check the dormitories every night. If you have to live on campus, then pay the money and take a nap.

At this moment, Gao's mother's voice suddenly came faintly from the side, and she sounded a little excited.

Lin Yan raised her eyebrows. Are the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law arguing?

Not really. Although Xiao Xie sometimes dislikes her mother-in-law, she will definitely not argue with the old lady in person. Arguing with elders, whether you win or lose, the final result is always a loss.

She said, "I'll go take a look."

Yanyan was someone who loved to join in the fun, so she ran over as well.

When she looked over, she found that Gao's mother was not yelling at Xiao Xie, but at a young woman she had never seen before.

"Go away! Since you disliked our family in the past, don't bother us now. Go away! You are not welcome here!"

Lin Yan asked Sister Song next to her, "What's going on?"

Mrs. Song whispered, "Teacher Gao's ex-girlfriend was a female worker at a textile factory, a regular employee. They were almost getting married. But when his mother fell ill, the woman ran away. Maybe she's not doing well now. I heard that he got into college, so she wants to come back."

"Doesn't she know that Teacher Gao and Xiao Xie have already obtained their marriage certificate?"

Nowadays, people still don't dare to be a third party so boldly. The spit of people around you can drown you. If people report it to your company, you will never get promoted or get a raise. This is called moral corruption! Nowadays, people attach great importance to these things.

Mrs. Song said doubtfully, "Maybe he doesn't know, after all, there's no wedding banquet."

"What about Xiao Xie and Teacher Gao?"

Mrs. Song smiled and said, "The couple finished their meal, cleaned up, and went out for a walk by the creek. That's why Madam Gao wanted to get rid of this woman as soon as possible."

The couple's relationship has been progressing rapidly recently.

Teacher Gao doesn't have to go to work or prepare for exams, and he still gets a basic salary, and occasionally earns some extra money from Xiao Fang.

Xiao Xie now earns more than one yuan a day, which is enough to cover the expenses of his family of three, including the money for Gao's mother's medicine.

Both of them seemed to be in a good mood. Especially Teacher Gao, it could be said that he was having a rare relaxing day in the past few years.

Besides, Gao's mother is now very considerate and doesn't interfere with their intimacy. Isn't their relationship getting better?

Lin Yan nodded. Although Gao's mother was a bit busy, she was still clear-headed.

The woman was chased out by Gao's mother, and then the neighbors in the compound came out to watch the fun. Some even stood up for Teacher Gao and made sarcastic remarks.

She couldn't stay any longer, so she said awkwardly, "Aunt, I'll come to see you another day."

"I don't need you to come and see me. My son is married, so please don't disturb our family anymore."

Seeing that people were about to leave Gao's house, the neighbors went about their own business or went back to their houses. Lin Yan also prepared to go back to the small side yard with her daughter.

As a result, when the mother and daughter walked to the door, they met Teacher Gao and Xiao Xie who were talking and laughing as they came back.

Lin Yan opened her mouth to say something, but it didn't seem appropriate. Besides, the woman had already come out one step behind her.

“Gao Xiang…”

Teacher Gao was stunned when he suddenly saw his ex-girlfriend. The smile on his face froze.

Xiao Xie's smiling face froze, and he slowly came to his senses.

It was OK that Yanyan didn't understand anything. Lin Yan, who was forced to witness this scene, was a little embarrassed. It was not right to leave, nor to stay.

The woman had beautiful eyes, which seemed to be telling a story. She didn't say anything else, but it seemed like she had already said everything. Fortunately, Teacher Gao reacted quickly and introduced her openly: "Xiao Xie, this is Zhang Wanqiu I told you about. I don't know why she suddenly came here. Xiao Zhang, this is my wife. We have been married for three months."

Zhang Wanqiu simply covered her face and ran away this time. She still had some hope left in her heart after being chased away by Gao's mother. Now she really had no face to stay.

Lin Yan said: "They are all irrelevant people now. Xiao Xie, don't take it to heart."

Xiao Xie looked at Teacher Gao and glared at him.

"I didn't give them any hope, so why would they come to me like this?"

Teacher Gao looked a little aggrieved, "I didn't know she would come."

Lin Yan said, "You two should communicate well and don't make your enemies happy or your loved ones sad!" After she said that, she quickly took her daughter back.

In the small side yard, Fang Mingfeng had already finished his bath and was fanning himself with a large cattail leaf fan. He was now wearing an old man's sweatshirt and shorts. This was still the most comfortable way to wear it.

At this moment, Grandpa Gu went in to take a shower. Fang Mingche cut a plate of watermelon and brought it out.

"I was wondering why Yanyan likes to join in the fun so much, turns out she takes after you."

Lin Yan said: "This is the national character of the Chinese. Who really doesn't like to join in the fun?"

The mother and daughter also sat down to eat watermelon. Lin Yan taught Yan Yan, "Spit out all the seeds, otherwise a watermelon will grow from your head next year."

Yanyan froze while holding a small piece of watermelon, "I can't hold it."

Fang Mingche said, "Eat it. Your mother lied to you. Eat quickly. You'll be fine."

"Oh." Yanyan relaxed a little, but was obviously more careful than before when spitting out the seeds.

As they were talking, Uncle Gu came out of the shower and Fang Mingche brought a piece of watermelon over to him.

"Uncle Gu, have a piece."

Grandpa Gu waved his hand and said, "My stomach is not very good, I dare not eat it. Watermelon is a cooling food."

He saw Fang Mingche was fished out of the cold water ten minutes ago. His son had not yet been discharged from the hospital, so he had to take extra care of himself.

Fang Mingche didn't force it.

Fang Mingfeng looked at Mr. Gu's outfit, then looked at himself. Exactly the same! He couldn't help but laugh at himself.

Lin Yan smiled and said, "It's not somewhere else, just do whatever makes you feel comfortable. Yanyan, bend over and eat, otherwise the juice will drip onto your clothes and you'll have to wash it yourself."

"Oh."

Fang Mingfeng said, "I say, are you two planning to hold a graduation party? Both of you have been admitted to university, which is a great joyous event."

A banquet was set up in his hometown, and he also helped bring the gift money.

The village was very lively at that time, and people from near and far came to share the good fortune of Wenquxing. In particular, the only educated youth who had not left the village next door told me that Beijing Normal University is now among the top ten in the country. It is an absolutely first-class university and a famous university.

Fang Mingche didn't really care whether to hold a graduation banquet or not. He looked at Lin Yan.

Lin Yan said, "My dad said he wants to host the event. Just have our family members sit together, and no gifts will be accepted. Mingche, do you mind? I was just thinking of telling you about it later."

Fang Mingche said, "I don't mind. It's better not to accept the gift. That's it."

He doesn't mind. It's not his father-in-law who arranges it, so he just becomes a son-in-law.

"Okay, I'll talk to my dad later. State-owned restaurants also need to be booked in advance."

As they were talking, Mrs. Cui came in with a cart carrying vegetables. Liu Qingfeng had just brought back a cart of vegetables and eggs.

I asked Fang Mingche to send me off the first time, but I can’t ask him to send me off every time in the future. This person is the best student in the college entrance examination.

When she heard the word "state-owned restaurant", she said, "Why bother queuing up at a state-owned restaurant? We can just clear out a few tables for you."

Fang Mingche said, "Sister Cui, I appreciate it. It's hosted by my father-in-law, so it's on his side."

"Oh, that's how it is."

Lin Yan went over to weigh the dishes for Cui's wife, and the money was paid. She still covered the top with an opaque tarpaulin, even if it was to cover up the truth.

Lin Yan told Mrs. Cui that she wanted a bicycle ticket.

"Okay, I'll do it for you as soon as possible. I'll make sure your little Fang can ride it before school starts."

Later, Hu Yong and the other three also came to weigh the dishes and count the eggs. Yes, they are now separated and no longer come together.

Then there were only two baskets of eggs left. Xiao Xie hadn't come yet.

Lin Yan looked towards the Half Moon Gate with some worry. Would they quarrel again? Teacher Gao's subconscious reaction must have been thinking about Zhang Wanqiu.

Fang Mingche said: "Take Yanyan to take a bath first."

It has been a quarter of an hour since I last ate the watermelon.

Lin Yan agreed to take her daughter to take a bath. The two brothers sat at the door, each holding a large palm-leaf fan, like two generals.

Fang Mingfeng said: "So you are doing the cooking business now. But why are you delivering the vegetables at this time?" Shouldn't the cooking business start early in the morning?

Fang Mingche told his cousin that the scrap business was the main business and the vegetable business was the secondary business, and they complemented each other!
Fang Mingfeng has been traveling around the country for many years, so he doesn't think the scrap business is not respectable. And it is obvious that the two businesses use the same venue and manpower. This saves costs!

"It seems that the capital really is full of opportunities. And people are much bolder and have more money to spend."

He had seen the public telephone at the entrance of the alley. Unfortunately, there was no place for people in his hometown to answer the phone. The only one in the post office was used by the whole town, and there was a long queue. It was impossible for it to be empty, so who would answer the phone? He planned to send a telegram tomorrow to report that he was safe. As for making money, there was no rush. He would make a decision when he saw the right one.

There was a sound of footsteps and Aunt Yuan came over.

Fang Mingche said to his cousin, "Go and get your letter of introduction."

He had the protection of Grandpa Gu and the people from the handicraft cooperative, so Aunt Yuan was kept in the dark for several months.

But now that he was admitted to university, the old lady had no intention of seeking revenge. After all, he would be a promising person in the future, so there was no need to offend him.

Three people from the slum under its jurisdiction were admitted to college at the same time, which should be considered a political achievement.

However, he had a guest from his hometown, so Aunt Yuan had to ask about it as part of her duty.

Fang Mingfeng stood up and went in, taking out the letter of introduction for visiting relatives issued by the branch secretary. There are still twelve days.

Logically, he should have to take the bus back after nine days.

Aunt Yuan looked at it and returned it, and then the other party said clearly: "Xiao Fang, I am not targeting you. But after hearing about this, I have to be aware of it."

Fang Mingche nodded, "Aunt Yuan, don't worry. My cousin will leave in nine days."

I'll just live in the junkyard. There are a lot of empty rooms there, and they're actually very clean.

Anyway, Aunt Yuan just wanted people not to do it under her nose. The old lady probably knew everything about their vegetable business and waste business. But as long as they didn't deliberately show off in front of her, she would pretend not to know.

There are so many educated youth who have returned to the city and have not found jobs in the compound, which is a security risk. It's good to be able to support yourself.

Aunt Yuan nodded. "Do you know what's going on between Zhu Dahai and the two people in the neighborhood?"

The aunt who manages the compound next door came to see her, but she only knew half of the story.

"I don't know. Zhu Dahai has stopped dealing with me."

"Okay, I'll go to his house and ask directly." She asked just to confirm that Zhu Dahai was no longer working with Fang Mingche.

By comparison, Zhu Dahai's approach to getting people to work for him was obviously not as thoughtful and fair as Xiao Fang's. Xiao Fang had so many people under him, and they were doing two or three businesses at the same time, and he never caused any trouble for himself.

You can't just think about taking all the money for yourself, you should share some with others.

After Aunt Yuan left, Fang Mingfeng asked, "Why are you so strict?"

"It's mainly because I slipped before. So my customers will definitely be the focus of attention. Besides, people always laugh at others who don't have anything and hate others who have something. If she doesn't keep an eye on it, someone might report it. Then, she won't get any good results. Nine days later, you go to the scrap yard first."

"it is good!"

It was a long time before Xiao Xie came over.

Seeing her eyes were red, Lin Yan couldn't help but said, "Don't be so stubborn!"

Xiao Xie said, "You saw the look in Gao Xiang's eyes before. It's obvious that he still has feelings for Zhang Wanqiu. He married me to take care of his sick mother so that he could have time to review. Now that he's been admitted to university, there are many people willing to take care of his mother. He and I don't have anything in common. It's not like you two have been admitted to university and are flying together. I told him to come up with any ideas as soon as possible, and not to speak up when he doesn't need me anymore in the future."

Lin Yan said, "You just said it so directly? Isn't it the same as cursing his mother? Teacher Gao is a filial son, he will definitely not listen to you saying that."

These two must have had an argument about this just now.

Xiao Xie said embarrassedly, "It just came up. My mother-in-law always defended me and spoke in my favor. I really shouldn't have said that."

Lin Yan thought: She is now completely dependent on you for care. If I really offended you, my life would not be as good as it is now.

"I've already said it, so don't dwell on it. Besides, what you said is actually true. If one day your mother-in-law gets better and doesn't need you to take care of her anymore, it would be really troublesome if Teacher Gao had an affair with someone else."

Xiao Xie said, "You scholars should speak in a way that is pleasant to the ear. It would be good if I could add this sentence in time."

"There's no good talk in a quarrel! You're already so angry, why would you care so much? What else did you blurt out?"

"I mean, even if he dumps me now, I'm not too scared. I can earn 40 a month now, and it can be more if I don't have to take care of my mother-in-law. I'm not afraid of not being able to survive after the divorce! At worst, I can rent a house."

Lin Yan thought for a moment, "If you get divorced, your household registration will have to be moved out of the Gao family. Unless you have your own house to settle down. It's not as simple as you think. But it's okay, just in case it really comes to the worst, you can work at our scrap yard first. But this is the worst plan, and I have no choice but to take this step."

At the scrap yard, the household registration is not strict.

Xiao Xie's face flashed with panic. So that's what happened. She thought she was really tough.

She thought for a moment, “Last time, someone next door sold a room for 1800 yuan.”

She earns 40 yuan a month, and if she saves 20 yuan by living frugally, it will take her seven or eight years to be able to afford it.

"During the quarrel, Mr. Gao didn't catch you saying this, so it seems that he doesn't want to break up with you. He doesn't mean to be aggressive. When you go back, you can be soft-hearted about cursing his mother and say that you didn't mean that. Don't give in on other things. If he marries you and lives with you, but still thinks about another woman, it's definitely wrong of him."

Xiao Xie nodded, "I've actually never felt safe. That's why I lost my composure when Zhang Wanqiu showed up."

"You can discuss all these with him. You reacted so strongly, it's obvious that you've fallen in love with him."

Xiao Xie said, "But he is a college student, and I only studied in the second grade of elementary school. Oh, I really envy you city girls who studied in middle school."

"You can also enrich yourself through self-study. When you know more words, you can go to the district library to get a library card and read more books. Then ask him to make a list of books for you. In fact, he should be happy to help you improve. This is also very fulfilling. However, you do have to make some plans for yourself. You still have to keep some of the money you earn for yourself. You can support yourself, which has reduced his burden."

Xiao Xie took 150 eggs back. She had made some changes now and didn't owe Lin Yan any money. After the people left, Fang Mingche said, "Why are you interfering in their affairs? What does it have to do with you whether they are good or bad in the future?"

It would be fine if they are reasonable. If they are not, they will blame you for it later.

"I understand. I didn't cause any trouble."

During this period, many old classmates and educated youth who went to the countryside together wanted to resume contact with Lin Yan.

But she felt that most of those people were not sincere. When she came back and couldn't find a job, they either avoided her or showed off in front of her. Only Xiao Xie had the same attitude all the time.

"Well, you can give them some advice. But it's best not to interfere in other couples' affairs. As for those who are rude at first but respectful later, just give them a perfunctory response."

"Oh."

Fang Mingfeng went to bed early that night. He felt uncomfortable all over after sitting on a hard seat for three days.

The next day he wanted to get up early to avoid causing trouble for others, but he still slept until the sun was high in the sky before waking up naturally.

He simply put on the old man's clothes he had worn after taking a shower yesterday and pretended to sleep. He lifted the towel blanket and got up. When he walked out the door, he saw his sister-in-law and niece sewing small school bags outside.

Wang Dexian left the military satchel he had brought over. Lin Yan took it apart and made it into two small ones, just right for Yanyan and Sister Niuniu from the nearby compound.

Niuniu is Yanyan's friend. They will go to kindergarten together. It's just right to make it smaller for them. It will be enough for them to use for three years. Anyway, it can only hold some small things.

Military shoulder bags are the most fashionable nowadays. In the 70s, both men and women wanted to join the army. Even little girls wanted to join the army.

Fang Mingfeng scratched his head a little embarrassedly, "Did you leave it here specially?"

Lin Yan said, "The scrapyard is now on track. I don't have to go there every day. There is hot water on the stove, and there are warm buns and porridge. Brother Mingfeng, you should wash up and have breakfast. Then I will take you to send the telegram."

"it is good."

Fang Mingfeng quickly washed up, had breakfast, changed his clothes, and went out with Lin Yan.

Lin Yan pushed the bicycle, Yan Yan sat on a small rattan chair, and a sunshade was brought over to block the sun.

"Xiao Lin, where can I go if I want to buy clothes?"

"Let's go to Xidan. There are several shopping malls there, and there are many people selling clothes. Many of them buy their goods from Guangzhou. Well, if you want to buy better ones, go to the Friendship Store or the Overseas Chinese Store. I can take you to have a look. We'll wait until the sun goes down and take a bus there."

"OK, all right."

The three of them went to the post office and sent a telegram back to report that they were safe.

Lin Yan said, "Ming Che told me to buy some local specialties from the capital and send them back to the people who gave me gifts. I plan to go to Daoxiang Village to buy some snacks. I'll just send them back and write my name on the box later."

Fang Mingfeng said, "Daoxiang Village, I've heard of your name for a long time. Let's go buy some and send them back."

The two of them went and bought their own things and it was done quickly.

Fang Mingfeng laughed and said, "The tofu is now sold at the same price as meat."

"This is the only way to be timely. Otherwise, by the time winter vacation comes, the daylily will be cold."

Fang Mingfeng didn't ask anything. But seeing how Lin Yan spent money without scruples, he thought their business should be quite profitable. With money, people can be generous and relaxed.

At noon, I called Fang Mingche to have dinner with me at another century-old restaurant, Shaguoju.

Fang Mingfeng said: "Although it is not easy to live in the capital, as long as you have money, it should be fine."

Fang Mingche nodded, "You need money to be able to do this anywhere."

Fang Mingfeng said, "Oh, I forgot to tell you last night. Uncle Qi said he would come to the capital after the autumn harvest. If Fang Jian scores 100 points, he should be brought along."

Lin Yan couldn't help but smile. Fang Jian's scores in the two subjects combined were not much more than 100.

Her father-in-law has always been nice to her. She would definitely welcome him to come and play. Fang's father has some very traditional ideas that everything is inferior except for education. He has always been polite to her, a daughter-in-law from the city who has just finished junior high school.

As for Fang Jian, when he comes, she, as the second aunt, will definitely treat him well.

Fang Mingche hadn't thought of this. His hometown seemed to be one of the first provinces to implement the household contract responsibility system after Xiaogang Village in Anhui.

It is estimated that this matter will be put on the agenda after the autumn harvest. For an old farmer like his father, the division of land is definitely a lifelong event. By then, he probably won't be able to take care of the capital.

After a while, the land was finally divided. I guess it was new, so I picked up my hoe and went to work. I couldn't take care of it anymore. Anyway, I would have to work for a while after the autumn harvest, and it wouldn't be long before the winter vacation.

Alas, thinking about the Spring Festival travel rush, Fang Mingche was really overwhelmed. If only he could get a letter of introduction to buy a plane ticket or a sleeper ticket.

After eating, Fang Mingche went back to set up his stall, and Fang Mingfeng went with him.

In the afternoon, he wanted to visit the Forbidden City and other attractions in the square. Aren't there so many tourists who are also visiting in the sun? How could he, a farmer, be afraid of this?

Lin Yan and her daughter went back and prepared to take a nap. There was another retired soldier at the scrap yard, and Liu Qingfeng would arrange everything properly. I don't know what Ming Che was trying to say to him? Anyway, he was willing to work hard.

They entered the small side yard and saw a stranger. Lin Yan didn't react at first, but Yan Yan said in surprise: "Uncle Gu, are you okay?"

Lin Yan then recognized Gu Zhiguang. She and him rarely met.

Gu Zhiguang looked much better than when he first came back. Apparently, he had taken the opportunity to recuperate during his hospitalization.

He nodded to Yanyan, "Yes. Uncle Gu is better now. He won't have to sit in a wheelchair anymore."

But even so, he sat down quickly. The doctor told him to take it easy at first. The old man had spent so much money on surgery to cure his condition, so he must follow the doctor's advice.

Then he nodded to Lin Yan, "Teacher Lin——"

The old man said that the three of them were all good people. He had fallen and was hospitalized before, and it was thanks to their help. So, he was very polite when he saw Lin Yan.

Lin Yan said: "It's good that it's okay. Mr. Gu will have someone to rely on in the future."

(End of this chapter)