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

Chapter 129 As a Son-in-law
"The Han family found a man for Han Mei who is nearly 400 years old. I heard that the man is pregnant. He has a son and a daughter, and the child is not much younger than Han Mei. The family is willing to give the bride price according to the Han family's requirements, three turns and one turn, forty-eight legs, and a separate gift of . This is enough for the generous bride price for her two brothers to get married."

Lin Yan had never liked Han Mei, but when she heard that her family had arranged this for her, she couldn't help but feel sympathy. How could there be such profit-seeking parents who didn't care about their daughter? Maybe they thought that in this way, Han Mei and Lin Yi would have to compromise. But they didn't expect to force people to this point!

Fang Mingche said in shock: "So they both stole their family's household registration books and got the marriage certificate? Then I think Lin Yi did a pretty good job this time. Moreover, Han Mei went with him to get the marriage certificate without asking for anything. I have a new respect for them!"

He had never had a deep understanding or contact with these two people in his previous life. He actually hated them and thought they were a selfish couple. But judging from how they treated each other, this was really true love!
Moreover, the parents-in-law who compromised and gave in the previous life actually held on in this life and did not follow the Han family's wishes. The difference from the previous life was that A Yan returned to Beijing! Maybe in the previous life, there was no daughter to rely on, and only the son beside him. But in this life, A Yan and he arrived in the capital at the same time, and then were admitted to university. This incident probably gave the two elders confidence, so they flatly rejected the development of the Han family.

Lin Yan didn't discuss this matter with Fang Mingche. She just frowned and said, "Now the Han family has come to our house to make trouble! They even beat Lin Yi up. The two families agreed to sit down and talk this Sunday. After all, they have already received the marriage certificate. My mother asked you to go over and take a look when the time comes."

Mother Lin was afraid that pregnant Lin Yan would get into trouble, and Yanyan was just a child. So she only called Fang Mingche on the phone. After all, the Han family came to the house today and were quite fierce.

Fang Mingche nodded. As a son-in-law, he had an obligation to do so. The Lin family had no more male descendants.

He said half-jokingly and half-seriously: "Can you let your uncle take action? I think he is comparable to the two elders of the Han family." They are both shameless and greedy.

Lin Yan sneered, "My uncle is a man who can only hold on to the door frame. His arrogance is only directed at family members. He thinks that family members should give in to him and help him. And it was true in the past for various reasons. He is a coward to outsiders!"

Fang Mingche made a "tsk" sound. This was totally useless!

Lin Yan smiled, "My parents have high hopes for you. Neither the old Lin family nor the old Zhu family has anyone who can handle things. You are a tough person. And you are a student from a prestigious university, so you have a bright future. But my parents are also a little confused. My dad said that you are a teacher, and weak scholars are usually the most shy. How can you be so powerful? When I was in the countryside, I carried a hoe to grab water, but I never saw you show up. The production team leader didn't count on you at all!"

The fight over water she was talking about must have happened before they were in love. Otherwise, it would be impossible for Lin Yan to go and Fang Mingche to stay behind.

He said, "When it comes to grabbing water, the school won't give me a special holiday. Of course, there's no room for me to show my abilities. Besides, that's really not my first line of defense. Besides, there are so many young and old men in the village, so I really don't need to do anything. But I didn't know you were there to grab water."

"We have to produce, too! The educated youth are also concerned about how much grain will be distributed per person at the end of the year. Since we have all gone to the countryside, we all have to get down to earth. The production team leader said that we should go to the countryside to work. The male educated youth will go in front, and we female educated youth will follow behind. Since we are going, I have to carry the hoe just to protect myself. Otherwise, if a fight breaks out, what should I do if I am unarmed?"

Fang Mingche laughed, "Okay, you and Yanyan stay at home that day. I'll just listen to our parents' instructions. But, since we've got the marriage certificate, our family has taken the initiative. Have they ever been together?"

Lin Yan nodded, "I heard that he took the marriage certificate to check into a room. Lin Yi has wanted to get married for more than a day or two. He must be impatient now that he has the certificate. But he was able to hold back and get the certificate first, and didn't give the Han family any leverage over him. I've been giving him so much advice. Otherwise, he really has no bottom line at all."

Fang Mingche nodded, "That's easier to do."

Sunday came in a flash, and Fang Mingche rode his bicycle there early in the morning. He was taking time off because he had a midterm exam coming up.

After they passed by, the father-in-law said, "Mingche is here, please sit down first. Your aunt, uncle, younger aunt and uncle will be here soon."

Fang Mingche nodded, "You didn't call me uncle?"

"We called him, but he refused to come. Don't worry, we can't rely on him even if he came. He is useless except for making trouble with his own family." Father Lin paused and said, "Mingche, your mother and I will talk to Han Mei's parents later. I think you will have to deal with her two brothers. They are not easy to deal with."

Those two guys rushed over and beat Lin Yi that day. Fortunately, the neighbors came to help separate them. Otherwise, Lin Yi would have suffered a great loss that day.

Xiao Gang is really still young, still a sophomore in high school. He is less than 17 years old this year! He has done nothing but study.

My sister-in-law's children are all working, and today is Sunday. But they said they have to work overtime and can't come. It's unreliable, why don't they have to work overtime during dinner?
As for Zhu Qiming, his wife's nephew, he can only hold the door frame like his father. It's better if he doesn't come, otherwise if there is any injury, he will be extorted for medical expenses. So the younger generation can only rely on their son-in-law.

After all, Lin Yi had done something wrong by secretly kidnapping someone else's daughter to get a marriage certificate and get married. He lacked confidence in front of his father-in-law and brother-in-law.

Fang Mingche nodded, "I understand, Dad."

Father Lin booked a private room in the teahouse to talk, so as to avoid a quarrel at home. Let the neighbors and colleagues laugh at him again! People can help you for the first time, but you can't rely on them for everything.

Fang Mingche thought this arrangement was a good one. Otherwise, when someone came home, he would have to pour tea and water for them!

Although Xiao Gang can do this job, it is better for everyone to sit down and talk outside. It is best to talk it out face to face.

After several relatives arrived, Lin's mother stated her bottom line, "We are still willing to give the gift to our son when he gets married. But we cannot let the other party ask for too much."

Otherwise, that family would probably come to beat Lin Yi again and again.

My aunt asked, "Han Mei still lives in her own home? Is she still a girl?"

Mother Lin said, "They went to the guesthouse and got a room."

Han Mei was naturally beaten by her father! Now she had to accept this relative even if she didn't want him.

"Oh, all right."

When the time came, everyone went to the teahouse, where soldiers talked to soldiers and generals talked to generals.

Fang Mingche was not very active or proactive. He left the negotiations to others. He just sat there drinking tea and listening.

Just when Han Mei's eldest brother wanted to hit Lin Yi again, he reached out to stop him. He pinched the other's tendons, causing him to scream in pain and bend over.

Although Ayan scolded her brother harshly, she was actually quite protective of him in her heart.

The key point is that the Han family kid reached out to push someone, and his target was Lin Yi. But judging from the posture, he might push his own father-in-law!
He certainly couldn't just sit there and watch.

He frowned and said, "The heads of the two families are talking, why are you making such a fuss? Do you have any manners? Sit down and listen to what the elders have to say."

Han Mei's eldest brother was quite tall, but Fang Mingche was a little taller than him when he stood up. And Fang Mingche's attack was quite ruthless. It didn't seem like he was hitting hard, but he was pinching the right tendons. Han Mei's eldest brother was pinched so hard that his face turned blue.

My aunt and uncle looked at each other and thought that Ayan had found a good man.

Seeing that his brother was at a disadvantage, Han Mei's younger brother hurried forward.

Seeing that they were two against one, Lin Yi wanted to come over as well. He still knew that his brother-in-law was standing up for him.

Fang Mingche blocked him from behind, and then kicked Han Mei's calf even faster. Han Mei also wanted to kick, but he got there first.

Han Mei's younger brother retracted his foot and exhaled, "A martial artist?"

Fang Mingche said, "Yes, I have practiced it. But I didn't initiate the provocation, so it can only be considered as legitimate defense. Okay, everyone sit down!"

The two brothers suffered a loss and sat down unwillingly.

Father Han also knew that his daughter had obtained the marriage certificate with Lin Yi, so he really couldn't ask for too much in betrothal gifts. Seeing that his two sons, who had always been domineering, were controlled by Lin's son-in-law, he couldn't help but be slightly surprised.

“There are still college students like you?”

Fang Mingche said, "He can do both literature and martial arts. In the past, students had to undergo military training to train me in this direction."

Military training is to cultivate discipline and obedience! He was just talking about it. However, he did participate in military training in primary school and middle school.

Seeing that the two sons of the Han family had become well-behaved, Fang Mingche sat down next to his father-in-law again.

The bargaining and negotiating were done by Lin's mother and aunt. Although the aunt did not let her children come, she was still very supportive. Han Mei's mother and aunt together could not argue with her.

The point is this: the two children have already obtained their marriage certificate and have had their wedding night. They are ignorant! But we adults still care about people. However, we will give what we should give, but you cannot make demands.

Anyway, after a lot of wrangling, the two sides finally agreed not to ask for a gift money. However, Han Mei would take over Lin's father's job in the future.

After getting married, Han Mei took home 10 yuan a month. This money had to be paid for five years as a reward for the Han family's support in raising Han Mei to attend high school.

The betrothal gift was not wanted, only cash. The betrothal gift that Lin Yi was willing to give could not be divided into two to marry two sons. 120 yuan a year, for five years, that would be 600 yuan.

Fang Mingche had no say in these specific discussions.

He and Lin Yan clearly didn't need to take over his father-in-law's job. He remembered that the succession plan was cancelled in 1986.

If the father-in-law retires normally at the age of 60, there will be no succession at all. If he retires early, then Han Mei can indeed take over the job.

In the 90s, being a worker was not as glamorous as it is now. At that time, it was not far from being laid off. Being a worker was the most glamorous when agriculture supported industry a few years ago. You received wages and various receipts on time, and there was a supply of commercial grain.

But after the reform and opening up, the rural household contract responsibility system was implemented, and the surplus labor force could go to work in the southern coastal cities.

Grain coupons were cancelled in 1983, and other coupons were cancelled one after another. There was not much difference between being a worker and being a farmer.

Especially later on, many people were willing to be farmers. I don’t know how many people wanted to be the kind of farmers who could get dividends based on the number of people, but couldn’t.

The two families still had an unhappy conversation, and Lin's father was very unhappy. He was not willing to retire early, but if he didn't agree, the matter would not end.

So, after the conversation, he had no intention of inviting the Han family to lunch at all.

The family seemed not very satisfied with the result, but they had to compromise because their daughter had already obtained the marriage certificate. In the end, the discussion ended unhappily.

When the Lin family returned home, Lin's mother looked at Lin Yi's room and said, "I'll change your bed and build you a wardrobe. The rule has always been that the man provides the house and the woman provides the furniture. But their family didn't even mention this."

She felt a little sick when she thought about having to give 600 yuan to the Han family since their marriage.

Fang Mingche said, "Lin Yi is getting married and holding a banquet. Ah Yan and I will give 20 as gifts. Mom and Dad, since there is nothing else, I will go back first."

The wedding ceremony was scheduled for Sunday two weeks later, and 20 yuan was definitely a big gift. Normally, it was 2 yuan! However, after all, they were brothers, so they had to give so much.

Father Lin said, "Stay and have dinner before leaving."

This son-in-law has made great efforts today. Moreover, without his and Ayan's status as college students, the Han family may not be able to give up so easily.

"No, I'm worried about them. Aunt, uncle, aunt, uncle, you guys stay for dinner. A-Yan is pregnant, I have to go back to see her."

Mother Lin said: "Okay, then you can go back first."

When Lin Yan heard that her father's job was finally given up, she curled her lips and said, "I hope it means 10 yuan."

"As long as my parents-in-law don't support us, they probably won't give us more. Where do they get the money to give more?"

Unexpectedly, within two days, Lin Yi and Han Mei came to her house together. Han Mei wanted to sell vegetables and eggs on credit from Lin Yan, and she would be paid once she sold them.

Fang Mingche didn't care and let Lin Yan make the decision.

Lin Yi called her "sister" again and again, and Han Mei did the same. Lin Yan finally agreed.

"Okay, the limit is ten dollars each time! But we have to wait until after the wedding banquet."

Otherwise, there might be more complications.

She looked at Han Mei and said, "Since you are already my brother's wife, I will take care of you as a relative. Whether it is selling vegetables or eggs, as long as you are willing to work hard, you can still make money. If you need it, you can follow the people in our compound first."

Han Mei nodded, "Okay, thank you, sister."

"Let's go back and prepare for the wedding first."

Two weeks later, Fang Mingche and his family of three had just finished their midterm exams and were preparing to go out to attend a wedding when Wang Dexian called.

"Xiao Fang, you just finished the exam, are you okay? My old man wants to see you."

"Today?"

"Yes."

Fang Mingche said, "My brother-in-law is getting married today. Is this afternoon okay?"

Wang Dexian covered the microphone and said a few words, then said: "Okay. I'll drive to the entrance of the state-owned hotel to pick you up at 2 pm."

"it is good!"

There were quite a few guests today. After all, Lin's father and mother worked in the factory and had sent many gifts to attend the weddings of their colleagues' children. Gifts should be reciprocated, and people should also return the gifts.

Fang Mingche told his father-in-law that he had something important to do in the afternoon and had to leave at two o'clock.

Father Lin asked, "Then can you drink today?"

Fang Mingche shook his head. "I'd better not drink at all. I have to meet a very important person."

Father Lin stared at him and said, "Okay then."

Mother Lin muttered quietly, "Who is he going to meet that is more important than his brother-in-law's marriage?"

Father Lin said, "He shouldn't get drunk in the first place. If he gets drunk, will he let Yan take care of him with her already bulging belly?"

"But can't he change the date for his own business?"

Actually, it might be possible to talk it over nicely, but Fang Mingche had been waiting for a long time. Moreover, if he asked the big shot to change the time, he might have other plans later. The key point was that he might not necessarily ask him to come forward.

At 1:50 in the afternoon, Fang Mingche began to look at his watch. At 2:00, a horn was heard outside.

He stood up and looked through the window, and when he looked out, he saw that it was indeed Wang Dexian.

"Dad, I have to go first. Ah Yan, if I can't make it back later, you and Yan Yan can take the night taxi back."

Lin Yan was already slightly pregnant, and it was obviously difficult for her to ride a bicycle with Yan Yan. They came here in the dark this morning.

Including picking up the bride, Lin Yi always shouted in black.

Fang Mingche gave instructions and hurried downstairs. He got into the military jeep driven by Wang Dexian and left. Relatives and friends hurriedly asked Lin Yan what was going on.

Lin Yan spread her hands. "When a man does something, he won't talk so much to the women at home. I only know that the person who drove here is the son of a cadre from the military region, and he is quite familiar with Ming Che. I don't really know what they were discussing."

My uncle was also watching the military jeep drive away from the window. "This kind of car is really cool to drive! This must be the son of a high-ranking official. What's his family background? How did you know such a person? Sister, your son-in-law can know such a person, you can't hold him back."

Lin Yan frowned and said, "I don't know about these. Uncle, you are right, we can't hold back."

"Are you still afraid that your uncle will take advantage of you?"

Mother Lin stepped forward to support Lin Yan and said, "Why are you pestering a pregnant woman? Ah Yan, do you want to go home and rest?"

My cousin Qin Na came forward and said, "Aunt, you still have to entertain guests here. Let me go back with my cousin."

Lin Yan said: "No, I can do it myself."

This cousin of hers never gets up early unless there is something to gain. She is very realistic! If she were to go back with him, she would definitely ask around.

After Lin Yan and Yan Yan left, Qin Na muttered, "It seems that my cousin's husband can really make a lot of friends in college."

The cousin said, "That's not true. But that's his ability, and it has nothing to do with us. As for me, I still hope that Xiao Gang can get into a good university."

My uncle asked, "Is it so easy to get into university?"

"Our Xiao Gang took the exam for the first time this year. Didn't Ayan and Mingche also take the exam three times before they passed? No rush!"

(End of this chapter)