He Yuxiang: "My aunt and uncle told me to get a tubal ligation to prevent Yang Yihe from having an abortion if I actually got pregnant."

"Oh, that's good," Lin Leyu said, then quickly added, "You're such a good child."

He Yuxiang: "Thank you for the compliment, Master."

Yang Yihe suppressed a laugh.

Lin Leyu took a slightly embarrassed sip of water: "Um... what are the customs for getting married in Guangdong Province?"

"There are no rules. We will take care of the wedding ourselves. I still need to discuss the bride price and betrothal gifts with my aunt. Don't worry, Master, I really won't be stingy this time."

His stingy image was so deeply ingrained that he added a sentence out of concern.

Lin Leyu said, "Xiaohe's dowry will not be small either."

He Yuxiang didn't respond to that, but instead talked to her about when he wanted to meet his aunt so that their parents could have a chat.

Lin Leyu showed him her schedule: "These are the few times you'll be able to meet up with your aunt. I haven't been to the capital in a long time, so I can go visit her."

He Yuxiang wrote it down. "Okay, I'll talk to her about it."

After He Yuxiang left, Lin Leyu asked Xiao He, "Are you going to see Chen Qing soon?"

"Ah."

Are you nervous?

"I'm very nervous."

“It’s normal to be nervous, but I think it’s okay. Your aunt really likes you.” Lin Leyu patted the back of her hand and smiled. “You were abused when you were little. At first, your aunt pretended not to see it, but after she really felt sorry for you, she made sure you had a stable life and a peaceful home. She nurtured all kinds of abilities in you from childhood to adulthood. She has been trained to be poised and confident in big situations, speaks appropriately, and has strong work and management skills. This is what it means for someone to be truly good to another person. She takes care of every aspect of your life. Even when you were afraid of being targeted because you made too much money writing comic books, she took care of that for you. So I’m really happy that you’re with Yuxiang. With your aunt around, even if he goes astray with other entrepreneurs and messes around outside, your aunt will still be on your side.”

"I know."

Yang Yihe understood from a very young age that the luckiest thing in her life was making friends with Xiaoyu and getting to know her aunt. Her aunt loved her so much that she was able to live such a good life.

"Then let's embrace our new life with joy."

Lin Leyu smiled.

Yang Yihe leaned against her and said, "Master, don't worry, no matter who I marry, I will take good care of you and support you in your old age."

"That might be twenty years from now, when the country needs me."

Lin Leyu now feels more energetic than she did in her twenties.

Yang Yihe chuckled and hugged her tighter.

On October 1, 1987, He Yuxiang officially brought Yang Yihe home.

The whole family was on high alert. Chen Qing, along with Xiao Yu and Ping Ping, decorated the house nicely. The coffee table in the living room was filled with snacks. He Yuan and You You went to buy groceries early in the morning and came back to start cooking, preparing to make a Manchu Han Imperial Feast.

Chen Qing came to He Yuan and asked, "How much should we give in the red envelope?"

She had seen a short video saying that people in Guangdong Province don't need to give a large red envelope to their future daughters-in-law, but she saw that people from other regions were giving 10,001 yuan. She has never personally experienced this kind of thing in her past life or this life, so she really doesn't understand.

He Yuan asked in bewilderment, "1001? Didn't we agree on this last night?"

"Isn't that a bit too little?"

“But you can’t come up with 10001,” He Yuan said honestly.

Youyou burst into laughter.

My parents are really poor.

Chen Qing kicked him and said, "Shut up."

She has actually been financially well-off these past few years because her children don't need her support.

However, she travels all over the country, inevitably visiting impoverished areas. Seeing how poor and pitiful the people are, she wants to improve the local conditions, donating here and there. Not only are her and her husband's salaries spent, but He Yuan's patent fees are also being used up. Speechless…

Fortunately, her family members can earn money, otherwise she would have starved to death if she stayed with her.

However, during his travels, Chen Qing also learned some good news: he met Hong Dazhu from Xiashui Village, who told him that Xiashui Village had undergone a major transformation!

Ever since He Yuxiang almost got into trouble in Xiashui Village, Director Lin, the women's director of the machinery factory, began to pay attention. After learning that Xiashui Village frequently bought and sold children, she joined forces with the city's Women's Federation to prohibit them from buying and selling people.

In 1983, a group of people involved in human trafficking were arrested, imprisoned, and executed. Now, Xiashui Village has been completely transformed.

Hong Dazhu and He Yuxiang initially made some money, and later, in order to improve their family's living conditions, they worked cautiously in the black market. He was lucky and was not caught. Now they have bought a house in Shenzhen and the whole family is living a very comfortable life.

and!

During their conversation, Chen Qing learned that he had brought in a truckload of goods worth tens of thousands of yuan.

She has been working for nearly twenty years, but her savings still haven't exceeded five thousand.

collapse!!
Chen Qing was truly at her wit's end; her salary increase was incredibly slow!
According to her understanding, it seems that a wage increase will only occur after further reforms.

But in terms of prices, ten years ago, her and He Yuan's salaries were enough to support four children and buy a house every year. Now, prices are so high that the couple is finding it difficult to support four children.

It's too ridiculous.

And next year is 1988, inflation is coming!
Chen Qing said dejectedly, "Then this is the only way. Xiao He should be able to understand two penniless elders, right?"

Let's hope so.

If she doesn't understand, let He Yuxiang explain it to Xiao He later. She and He Yuan are the poorest in the family.

"Auntie, Sister Xiaohe is here!" Xiaoyu called out.

Chen Qing, He Yuan, and Youyou quickly went out to greet them.

The three of them clapped enthusiastically along with Xiaoyu.

Yang Yihe blushed with embarrassment.

Chen Qingle said, "You're already part of the family, we know each other well. Come and sit down. Your aunt's husband and brother are going to the kitchen to cook. There will be something delicious to eat soon."

"it is good."

Yang Yihe sat down awkwardly.

Xiaoyu lowered her head and bit her lip to suppress a laugh.

Little He is such a strange girl.

Chen Qing said to Xiao He, "I'm really happy to know that you two are together. How should I put it, you two are a good match, you're pleasing to the eye, very nice."

He Yuxiang: "..."

What a talented writer!

Hearing her aunt's words, Yang Yihe relaxed a lot: "Auntie, I'm really happy to be part of your family too."

Chen Qing cupped his hands in greeting: "Congratulations to you too."

Everyone in the room laughed.

After the family had lunch, Chen Qing took out a red envelope and a gold peace lock, saying, "The children in the family all have one, so you should wear one too."

Yang Yihe solemnly accepted the red envelope: "Thank you, Auntie."

"You're too kind." Chen Qing gently patted her back. "From now on, you two should live a good life together and not think too much. Life is very short, and it's not easy to find someone you truly love. I hope that when you're old and look back on your lives, your love will have added color to your lives." (End of Chapter)

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