1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 387 Each Family's Thoughts

After everything was settled, Chu Xue finally spoke up: "Secretary, please keep it a secret that I passed the exam to work at the steel rolling mill. If anyone asks, just say that I got a job through a bridging program."

The Party Secretary wasn't stupid; upon hearing this, he immediately understood her intention: "Alright, I agree."

Seeing that things were settled, Liu's father said, "Third Uncle, please take care of things at the village school as soon as possible and discuss them with the school to avoid any delays."

As he spoke, he handed her another cigarette.

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Fu Family in Beijing
The whole family was sitting together, eating the watermelon they had brought back from the Liu family.

Mr. Fu looked up at Mrs. Fu and instructed her, "Take the remaining watermelon to Dad's place when you have time, so she can have a taste too."

Mrs. Fu smiled and replied, "Okay, I'll deliver it myself tomorrow. This melon really tastes delicious."

Hearing this, Zhang Yurong said with a look of lingering satisfaction, "It would be great if we could bring back a few more."

Mrs. Fu rolled her eyes at her: "What's wrong? You've gotten addicted to it?"

Zhang Yurong looked embarrassed: "Mom, I didn't mean anything by it, it's just that this watermelon is so delicious."

Her daughter, who was happily munching on watermelon beside her, looked up and added, "Delicious!"

Seeing her cheeks covered in watermelon juice from eating watermelon, coupled with her blissful expression, made everyone laugh.

At this moment, Guo Wenjing, the eldest sister-in-law, asked, "Has the engagement date been set? Do we need to come over?"

Mrs. Fu took a towel from the side and wiped her granddaughter's face before saying, "Our whole family will come over then."

Guo Wenjing replied, "Okay, then we'll arrange our work in advance and ask for leave beforehand."

They chatted for a while longer before going their separate ways.

Back inside, Madam Fu looked at her husband and asked, "What are you going to tell my elder brother and sister-in-law?"

As he took off his coat, Mr. Fu replied, "To be honest, you pass on the message and see what they think." Mrs. Fu nodded and said, "Okay, but the main problem is that it's too far away. If we want to go there, we'll have to ask for leave."

After saying that, she added, "Just wait and see, who knows what sarcastic remarks my sister-in-law will make tomorrow?"

Mr. Fu turned around and hugged Mrs. Fu, whispering in her ear, "She can't compare to you in any way, and you won't even let people say a few sarcastic things?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Fu raised her hand and punched him: "What are you saying?"

While dodging, Mr. Fu continued, "I didn't say anything wrong. My sister-in-law isn't a bad person, it's just that she's too competitive."

Then, as if remembering something, she added, "Go over there tomorrow and see what Dad thinks. Will he come with us that day?"

"Okay, I'll settle this tomorrow. I'll tell the eldest son and his wife that I can take a day off next week to help them with their advice."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Fu said, "We'll ask each other at the dinner table tomorrow morning."

Madam Fu understood what he meant: "I understand."

In another room across the main hall: "From what Mom said, the fourth son is planning to get all the 'three turns and one sound' (referring to a radio, a sewing machine, a watch, and a radio), that's quite a big deal."

Fu Yanhong looked at his wife with envy in his eyes: "When I get the tickets, I'll get you everything I need."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yurong quickly waved her hand and said, "No, no, no, we haven't separated the family yet, and we already have our own things at home. There's no need to prepare everything just for decoration."

Fu Yanhong knew she would say that: "Okay, I'll listen to my wife. Let's save up the money and buy whatever you want later."

That's what I said, but what I really thought was: I'm afraid you won't be able to bear it.

The eldest son and his wife next door were also talking about this: "After Yancheng gets married, his wife will probably go to join him in the military, right?"

As Fu Yanming made the bed, he replied, "You'll have to ask the fourth brother about this."

(End of this chapter)