I just want to live a happy life

Chapter 227: Educated Youths in the Countryside in the 70s 16

At first, Fang Yun was very happy when he knew that Lin Qingyue was going to marry Jiang Xiangdong, and even felt gloating. After all, after Jiang Xiangdong died, Lin Qingyue would become a widow.

But she remembered what she had said to Jiang Yuan. Family members know their own affairs. If her parents really loved her, they would never let her go to the countryside as an educated youth.

What she said that day about her parents coming to her wedding and venting their anger on her behalf was all lies. If she hadn't said it more harshly, Jiang Yuan would never have married her.

If Jiang Yuan knew that she was lying to him after she married him, he would definitely be angry, and might not even believe what she said about Lin Qingyue looking down on him. What if, what if, he had feelings for Lin Qingyue again?

No, absolutely not. It is not safe at all for Lin Qingyue to become a widow. It will only be safe if Lin Qingyue is not where she and Jiang Yuan are.

Otherwise, she will always be a thorn in her heart, making her feel uneasy.

In order to prevent Lin Qingyue from being an eyesore here, it seemed she had to send her far away. She thought of a good place, which was the Northwest. The conditions there were difficult, and anyone who made a mistake would not come back easily.

This is a great place for Lin Qingyue.

While Fang Yun was secretly planning, Qingyue had already met Jiang Xiangdong's parents. Just as Jiang Xiangdong said, they had no objection and even had joy in their eyes when they saw that their youngest son was going to get married.

At night, in Jiang Xiangdong's parents' room.

Zhang Yufen was sitting on the kang counting the betrothal gifts for her young daughter-in-law, while Jiang Guodong was watching.

Jiang Guodong asked: "How much do we have to give as a betrothal gift?"

Zhang Yufen replied, "Give me 200 yuan. When our eldest son and second son got married, the betrothal gift was 100 yuan. But it was different then. It was a difficult time, and 100 yuan was the most you could get in the countryside."

"When they got married, we gave them a dowry and hired a carpenter to make furniture for them. The furniture Xiangdong needed for his wedding had already been made."

"As for the rest, your youngest son said he would find a way to get the four major items, so we don't have to worry about it."

"I still need to discuss the banquet with my youngest son and see how many tables he wants to host."

Jiang Guodong had no objection, he nodded: "Yeah."

At this time, in other rooms of the Jiang family.

Jiang Guodong's eldest son, Jiang Xiangbei, was lying on the bed and had not yet fallen asleep. Just when he was drowsy, he was shaken awake by his wife, Lu Xiaohua.

Jiang Xiangbei waved her hand away impatiently: "What are you doing? I still have to work tomorrow. Don't disturb my sleep."

Lu Xiaohua was not angry. After knowing that he was not asleep, she said, "Jiang Xiangdong is getting married. Has your mother told you how much money you want as a betrothal gift?"

Jiang Xiangbei closed his eyes and replied impatiently: "How should I know? My mother hasn't told me about this yet."

Lu Xiaohua pouted: "I can see that your parents usually like Jiang Xiangdong the most. When he gets married this time, I know without thinking that they will give more betrothal money than I did at that time."

Jiang Xiangbei opened his eyes: "You are talking nonsense, of course the betrothal money given by your parents is more than the betrothal money given to you. After all, now is different from the past."

"But I know my parents. They are not partial. They will give what is due, but not more."

Lu Xiaohua continued to ask: "What about the meal? How do you say the meal?"

Jiang Xiangbei glanced at her and said, "When the family was divided, my parents said that Xiangdong's wedding money would not be divided. After all, my parents also arranged my wedding with the second brother, and they will also pay for Xiangdong's wedding banquet."

Lu Xiaohua lay on the bed: "Anyway, I don't care. I won't care if my parents give Jiang Xiangdong a banquet or give him a betrothal gift, but they can't give too much. If it's too little, we will suffer a loss, and I'm not a person who will suffer a loss."

The other end.

Jiang Xiangxi, the second son of the Jiang family, also said the same thing to his wife Liu Chunlan. Liu Chunlan's thoughts were similar to Lu Xiaohua's.

She didn't object to her parents holding a wedding for Jiang Xiangdong. After all, when she and Jiang Xiangxi got married, they, as their parents, also arranged everything for them. However, the money her parents contributed couldn't be much different from what they contributed.

Otherwise, she won't accept it.

After a few days, Qingyue asked for leave from the team leader and went to the city with Jiang Xiangdong. They first took a ox cart to the town, and then took a bus from the town.

The town is still too small. They are getting married and there are some things that cannot be bought in the town, so they can only go to the city. Jiang Xiangdong also wants to take Qingyue for a walk.

When they arrived in the city, Qingyue and Jiang Xiangdong first went to the department store. The stores here were bigger than those in the town and sold a wider range of items.

The two first went to the counter selling daily necessities and bought enamel basins, enamel pots, thermos bottles, soap, bed sheets, quilt covers and other items.

Most of the bed sheets and quilt covers are festive, with exquisite prints.

Then they went to the second floor, and Jiang Xiangdong took her to the place where watches were sold. Qingyue picked out a Plum brand watch with a silver dial. It was delicate and small, very suitable for young girls.

Jiang Xiangdong took out the watch ticket and asked, "How much is this watch?"

The salesperson said, "One hundred and twenty dollars plus a watch ticket."

Jiang Xiangdong nodded, counted the money and gave it to her.

Afterwards, Qingyue took Jiang Xiangdong to a clothes shop and bought him two vests and some shoes.

Afterwards, we bought cakes, candies and other things needed for the wedding.

At noon, the two of them left their shopping at a place and then went to a state-owned restaurant to eat.

After dinner, the two went to a photo studio to take photos, one for the purpose of applying for a marriage certificate, and the other for displaying them at home after they were married.

The two took two group photos, then took one photo of one standing and the other sitting, and then took a photo of Qingyue alone, and also took a photo of Jiang Xiangdong alone.

After leaving the photo studio, the two went to the cinema to watch a movie. Qingyue chose a war-themed movie with many fighting scenes.

The movie she chose was very interesting, and Qingyue was soon immersed in it. When she was engrossed in watching the movie, suddenly, Jiang Xiangdong held her hand. Qingyue glanced at him. He was sitting upright, his eyes fixed on the movie, and he seemed to have no idea what he had done.

Qingyue found it funny but didn't let go. She let him hold her hand until the end of the movie.

After leaving the cinema, the two took their things and took the bus back without staying in the city.

After returning to the Youth Farm, she happened to see Wang Juan watering the vegetable garden. Seeing her come back, she straightened up and said, "Qingyue, have you bought everything for your wedding? Do you want me to help you? I have some tickets here."

Qingyue shook her head: "No, everything is ready. You must go on my wedding day."

"Of course I'm going to go. You're going to move out of the Youth Home after you get married, and I'm really reluctant to leave. I don't know who to talk to when you're not around."