My girlfriend is from 1949

Lin Wan was filled with confusion, not understanding what had happened.

Could it be that my father is unhappy because I have a boyfriend?

This theory was discovered on the modern internet.

Even if the father-in-law doesn't like the son-in-law, marriage and having children are things that can't be avoided.

Besides, I'm already 23 years old, and I'll be 24 next year. I'm well past the age to get married.

Even if you get married and have children, isn't that a normal thing?

According to the timeline, it is still the Republic of China era, and there are still more than ten days before the official end of the Republic of China is declared!

During the Republic of China era, the legal minimum age for marriage was 16, but in reality, many women married much earlier, generally between the ages of 15 and 18.

The actual age of marriage is often lower than that stipulated by law. From 1929 to 1934, the average age of first marriage for rural women across the country was 17.7 years old.

In North China, the age is even lower, as low as 16.8 years old.

In some areas, early marriage still occurs between the ages of 12 and 15, especially in rural areas and North China.

Urban residents and those with higher levels of education tend to marry later. Data from Tianjin in 1939 showed that 42.2% of women married before the age of 20.

So even if I get married tomorrow, it will still be considered a late marriage.

The children who grew up in the same alley, the classmates who went to school together, are all married now.

Many of them even have three children.

In this day and age, I'm already considered an old maid.

Moreover, right at the start of the meal, the mother was clearly pressuring her to get married.

If there is no object, an object will be introduced.

In this situation, it should be perfectly normal for you to say that you have a partner, right?

Lin Wan blinked her big eyes, racking her brains, but still couldn't figure out the reason.

I don't understand why my father is so resistant to the idea of ​​dating.

Lin Yuzhou, with his hands behind his back, smiled knowingly and said, "What, can't figure out the reason?"

His lips curled up, and his expression was strange.

Clearly, they also found the old man's anger quite rare.

Lin Wan shook her head and urged, "Brother, tell me what happened quickly! You're driving me crazy with worry!"

She pouted her little lips and adopted the same coquettish manner she used when she was a child.

Seeing his sister's anxious expression, Lin Yuzhou became even more certain that she truly had someone she liked.

He said with a smile, "Because in Dad's heart, the reason you left without saying goodbye is because your lover is in Shanghai."

The real reason you went to Shanghai wasn't to work, but to meet your lover.

If your daughter, whom you've raised for twenty years, is kidnapped, do you think your dad wouldn't be angry?

If the old man saw the culprit who had abducted his daughter, the one who had caused him worry for years.

With Dad's temper, do you think you can get away with this?

Even if they don't kick you out out of consideration for you, they definitely won't give you a friendly look.

That's why I said, getting past the father-in-law is no easy feat!

Lin Yuzhou raised his head, a gloating smile on his face.

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She also harbored resentment towards the man who abducted her sister.

Over the course of three years, the father and son had countless discussions.

The result upon arrival: Wanwan was kidnapped by another man!

Only when her lover was in Shanghai could she disregard everything and even abandon her home!

So the thought of that other man makes me grit my teeth in hatred.

After listening to her brother's story, Lin Wan blinked, completely speechless.

What is all this?

I went to work in Shanghai not to be with my lover, but for the revolution!

They risked their lives to infiltrate the enemy's heartland and deliver useful intelligence.

Because he didn't want his family to worry, and was afraid they would stop him, he left without saying goodbye.

Unexpectedly, she was mistaken for meeting her lover, which is why she left without regard for her parents.

At this moment, I finally understood why my own father, who cherished me like a precious gem, hadn't come to Shanghai to see me for three years.

I was worried that my father might encounter danger because of me when he went to Shanghai.

As a result, I haven't been there even once in more than three years, and I'm actually quite disappointed.

Now I realize that the root of the problem lies here.

In her father's eyes, she was an unfilial daughter who abandoned her parents without saying goodbye for another man.

Naturally, they wouldn't come to see me.

No wonder the mother just asked if I had any children.

I initially thought it was a joke and didn't take it to heart.

I only realized now that it wasn't a joke; they were genuinely asking if I was married in Shanghai and if I had children.

I didn't ask directly, just to save face.

"I...we didn't even know each other back then, where would some random guy come from?!"

Lin Wan's pretty face was bitter; she was both amused and annoyed by her father's and brother's speculations.

For three years, I was undercover, and for safety reasons, I didn't dare to date or get married.

Even though she had suitors, she rejected them all.

In addition, he had organizational connections and powerful backers, so no one dared to use force to oppress him.

I only met Chen Huai'an at the beginning of this year!

We each sleep in our own room, and the most intimate thing we've ever done is hold hands while taking a walk.

Where did this child come from?

You can't say that holding hands can lead to pregnancy, can you?

Although nothing is impossible in the modern world.

You can get pregnant from being squeezed on a bus.

You can get pregnant even if you regularly drink milk tea made by a male employee.

But I definitely don't have any children!

Lin Yuzhou glanced around, his face full of mystery.

He lowered his voice and asked, "Wanwan, tell me honestly, what's that man's name? Did you two get married in Shanghai?"

Lin Wan couldn't help but rub her forehead, her pretty face full of speechlessness.

"Brother, we're not married..."

He paused mid-sentence.

It suddenly dawned on me, it seems... it seems...

To conceal their identities, Lu Tong helped them obtain a marriage certificate.

The key is that Lu Tong's identity and the documents she handled were all genuine.

It has legal effect.

In other words, I am really married!

Even though it's in another time and space, it's still a wedding.

Lin Wan's red lips moved slightly, but she swallowed her words back.

He said in a low voice, "His name is Chen Huai'an. He's currently in Shanghai and can't leave in the short term for some reasons."

After thinking for a moment, she added and emphasized, "We don't have children!"

Although she emphasized that she had no children, it was tantamount to admitting that she was married.

Lin Yuzhou nodded, a look of "I knew it" on his face.

He sighed helplessly, "You just wait and see how Dad deals with him!"

Knowing the old man as he did, he knew his son-in-law would definitely not be well received when he visited.

Lin Wan simply smiled and did not respond to the question.

He couldn't help but feel secretly relieved: "Fortunately, Huai'an is restricted and can't leave Shanghai or come to Beiping, so he won't be harassed."

Before I could even feel happy, a concerned voice came from the side.

"Wanwan, don't blame me for not reminding you."

Tell my brother-in-law to make preparations early, so as not to offend the old man.

Dad decided that they would go to Shanghai in half a month.

I want to see where you live and also visit your workplace.

Most importantly, you should take a look at the son-in-law.

They just specifically asked me to book train tickets.

You know Dad's temper; once he's made up his mind, he won't change it.

The scheduled date is October 3rd.

They also reminded me to remember to book tickets for them!

I'll see if I can find the time to go with your sister-in-law."

Lin Yuzhou took out a specially supplied cigarette and leisurely took a puff.

He exhaled a puff of smoke and exclaimed, "The cigarettes my brother-in-law gave me taste great! I'll go to Shanghai next month to check them out!"

While praising cigarettes, she was actually going to visit her brother-in-law.

He wanted to see what kind of man could make his sister leave home without saying goodbye for three years!

And they've even gotten married!

He then stubbed out his cigarette, smiled, and turned to go back to his room.

Before leaving, he gave a meaningful reminder: "Marriage is a major event that requires the arrangement of parents and matchmakers. You've already gotten married without saying a word, so you should think about how to inform your parents first. It would be awkward if you only found out when you got to Shanghai."

After saying that, he shook his head, sighed, and left.

My sister left without saying goodbye, and now she's even gotten married.

One can imagine how shocked the parents would be to hear this news in today's more traditional society.

That's why I specifically reminded my parents that they should go to Shanghai next month.

It's best to make things clear before you go.

When they finally met, they discovered that the two were already married.

Then we don't know what the old man's stubborn temper will lead him to do.

Originally, because Lin Wan had been away from home for three years, he mistakenly thought she had eloped for love, and he harbored a lot of resentment in his heart.

Now they're even secretly getting married behind their backs, which is an even bigger scandal!

Although we are now liberated, my parents' generation were truly people from the late Qing Dynasty.

They were people who wore queues and came from the feudal era.

Therefore, certain concepts are of utmost importance.

In today's modern era, something like two people secretly getting married would at most be considered a family conflict.

Even if the matter goes to the neighborhood committee, the two are still a legally married couple.

But in feudal times, that would have been a serious matter.

In ancient times, marrying without one's parents' knowledge was considered a serious breach of etiquette and a violation of the law, and the marriage was usually deemed invalid.

Even the officiant will suffer the consequences, facing criminal penalties such as caning and imprisonment.

They would also be expelled from the clan and subjected to other social sanctions.

According to the laws of the feudal era, those who married without their parents' consent were punished with sixty to one hundred strokes of the cane according to the Household and Marriage Law.

If a junior marries without permission, the elders can report it to the authorities, and those who violate this rule may be sentenced to imprisonment.

Marriages not officiated by elders are not legally recognized and can be subject to forced divorce.

In other words, based on the mindset of the feudal era, this marriage could be dissolved with just one sentence!

It doesn't count!

Although such feudalistic and outdated ideas are not permitted under the laws of the People's Republic of China.

However, if an elder exerts pressure at home, it is still possible to force both parties to divorce.

Lin Yuzhou brought up this topic specifically during their conversation.

It was a reminder to her younger sister that if something couldn't be kept secret, it was better to be honest.

If you say it when your parents are in a good mood, they might not object so much.

Moreover, telling someone in Beiping and being forced to find out only after arriving in Shanghai are two different things.

In Beiping nowadays, as long as you give a proper explanation and sincerely apologize, your parents will calm down and the matter will be over.

After all, they've already gotten married, and the deed is done.

It's also impossible to force the two to divorce.

In the feudal mindset of the older generation, divorce was considered a shameful matter.

If you confess now and then coax them a little, even if they're unhappy, they'll have no choice but to accept it.

When the day comes to meet, I'll just give them a hard time, and that'll be the end of it.

But when they actually met, the situation became awkward.

Lin Moqing, who is extremely concerned about his reputation, was bound to be furious.

They probably didn't even leave the train station before they started yelling that they had to come back immediately.

Therefore, it would be best to resolve this matter while we are in Beiping.

"It was supposed to be a fake marriage, but... sigh!"

Lin Wanxiu frowned, her expression complex.

It's almost like you didn't get to eat any mutton, but instead got yourself into a mess.

Besides, what newlywed couple sleeps in separate rooms?

He sighed, frowned, thought for a moment, and then went back inside with a sigh.

I'm thinking to myself that I'll confess everything in the next couple of days.

If her parents hadn't gone to Shanghai, she could have continued to keep it a secret.

But I'm going to Shanghai next month, so I can't hide it anymore.

Let's find an opportunity in the next couple of days to put things out there.

Since we can't hide it anyway, we might as well deal with it sooner rather than later!

……

next day

Since it was the weekend, the guard, Xiao Zhang, told her that she could take a day off.

Spend quality time at home with your parents and family, and report to work tomorrow, Monday.

This is the leader's care for her, the care for a soldier who risked his life to infiltrate the enemy camp for three years.

Having finally made it home alive, it's only natural to want to spend time with family.

"Wang Ma, did you bring all the braised chicken wings that Wanwan likes?"

"Don't worry, Madam, it's all packed. It's all what the Second Miss brought back yesterday!"

Wang Ma had a large basket slung over her wrist.

It was filled with lots of delicious food, including braised chicken wings and chicken feet that I bought from the modern era.

However, the vacuum packaging has now been removed, and the contents are now placed on a plate.

Today is the weekend, and the whole family has made plans to go to Zhongshan Park.

With its scenic views, music, tea, and open-air music venue, it is one of the most popular amusement parks among locals.

However, nowadays amusement parks mostly offer boating and ring toss games.

Compared to modern times, it does indeed appear very monotonous.

However, for people of that era, it was indeed a difficult form of leisure and entertainment.

Let alone in 1949, even in 1989, it was a rare treat for the whole family to go to the park on the weekend, bringing a camera and food prepared in advance.

Lin Yuzhou had a camera hanging around his neck and was wearing a white shirt, looking exceptionally energetic.

Especially since there were three rolls of film in the bag.

Having just received my new camera, I naturally wanted to take as many photos as I could.

Liu Wen wore a dress, which made her look much more simple.

Since becoming an active applicant for Party membership, I have paid special attention to my clothing and appearance.

Especially when at work, she dresses more like a revolutionary.

However, she took great care of her facial skin, even applying sunscreen.

After all, she came from a wealthy family, and loving beauty is human nature.

If you have the means, you should naturally take good care of it.

Keeping your face clean is also a form of discipline.

The family took a car and arrived at Zhongshan Park.

Fortunately, this isn't modern society; otherwise, with six people in one car, we would definitely get points deducted.

Lin Wan walked into the park and looked at the lively scene before her.

Seeing the adults chatting and laughing, their faces beaming with happy smiles.

The children chased each other, their happy laughter echoing through the air.

Looking at the old park, I felt as if I had traveled back in time.