"Hehe, now that the one-child policy has been implemented, there are many families with only one daughter. It's not a shameful thing to break in. As long as the two of them had a good relationship, it didn't matter who they lived with.
"I'm just trying to get a sense of security in my old age and change my name. That won't happen anymore.”Second Brother was young and open-minded. He explained his reasoning.
"Actually, we're living with the Zhang family in our village. Even if Zhang Lian marries into our family as a daughter-in-law, Uncle Zhang and the others are old.”Big Brother also said his own reasoning.
"It's a pity that Lian 'er is such a good girl!”His mother sighed." If she married Third Baldy Wu, it would be like a fresh flower stuck in cow dung!”Seeing that Junwu was indeed in love with Zhang Lian, her mother said this regretfully.
"How about this!" Seeing that the whole family was inclined to agree, his father could only make a decision.
"Lian 'er is a good girl. She's definitely a good match for Junwu. However, Junwu was still young and it was too early to decide on this. Get a partner first! After getting along well, they could discuss the matter of marriage in the future.”
"But, Second Uncle means…can we settle this matter? Third Baldy Wu had already officially asked for a marriage proposal.”Big Brother reminded his father.
"Wu Santu asked for a marriage proposal, so we have to settle this matter?”His father glared at his eldest brother."
If Lian 'er is optimistic about Baldy Wu and the Zhang family is willing to do so, then let the two of them decide. We won't be jealous! Hmph, who does Third Baldy Wu think he is? You dare to compete with our Junwu?"
His father was the head of the family. Since he had expressed his stance, no one could say anything else. The eldest brother promised to convey this to the militia company commander's second uncle.
When the militia company commander heard what Junwu said, his eyes widened."What is it? First date? Junwu and Lian 'er had been together for more than ten years. This was something that everyone in the village understood. What other partner?
"If your family's Junwu doesn't agree, Secretary Zhang won't force it. If they agreed, they would go to the township government to register their marriage.
"Lian 'er is a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl. Who knows when you'll be back after you leave? I can't just wait for you…"
"Go to the township government to register? Isn't this…too fast?" The older brother didn't expect the militia commander to say this and asked in surprise.
"Fast? What's so fast? Early marriage is the trend now. Many young people gave birth when they were eighteen or nineteen years old. Junwu was eighteen years old during the New Year, which was not young anymore. After the two of them registered, their hearts were clear, and they did not have to worry about suffering.”
"Second Uncle, what you said makes sense. However, my father still wants them to be together for a while. As long as they get together, our family's Junwu will treat Lian 'er well wholeheartedly. I definitely won't be half-hearted."
"Hehe, Junbin, don't think that you're the big brother. You can't make the decision for Junwu in this matter. Although Junwu did not get into university, he was still very scheming. As brothers, neither of you will catch up to him in the future.
"The young man's mind is active! Once he walked out, his heart would be higher. At that time, Lian 'er would probably not be able to hold his heart. If there was no registration procedure to restrict him, how could Lian 'er be at ease?”
"Since that's the case, I'll go back and persuade Junwu.”Big Brother had always respected the militia commander, so how could he dare to contradict him? He could only feign civility and agree to discuss it when he went back.
His father listened to his eldest brother's words and did not care at all. He still insisted on his original point of view. He thought to himself,'Don't look down on me just because I'm a militia company commander. I'm still a soldier.'
The children keep calling you "Second Uncle", but you don't care about your nephew, but speak up for the Zhang family and repeatedly deny our intentions.
Seeing that his father didn't agree with the militia commander, Junbin didn't want to look at his father's face back and forth, so he didn't pass the message.
After a few days of stalemate, it was the eve of the new year.
The Spring Festival in the countryside was more festive than in the city. This year's taste was not to eat, drink, and play, but to revere the gods and ancestors. The strong flavor of the New Year came from the culture of reverence.
On the morning of New Year's Eve, the person who got up had to kowtow to the direction of the ancestral grave or the morning star, meaning that a year had passed. With the blessing of the ancestors, the days were peaceful and happy. In the morning, the man had to hang the ancestral family tree in the hall and set up the altar to prepare for the upcoming sacrifice.
At noon, it was the real New Year's dinner. The whole family would gather together and kowtow to the heavens in the courtyard before eating the reunion dinner. Even businessmen and high-ranking officials outside had to rush home before the New Year's Eve to offer offerings with their families.
In the afternoon, the man had to do some decorating activities outside. Those who were particular would hang red lanterns and paste couplets. Ordinary families would get some pine and cypress branches and hang them on both sides of the door to symbolize good luck and longevity.
In the evening, it was the biggest group activity in the village. Inviting the ancestors to go home for the New Year was not complicated. The complicated part was the firecrackers and fireworks display after the gathering. That scene was the grand occasion of the festival.
Inviting ancestors was a man's business. This moment was also an opportunity for each family to show off their prosperity. Girls were usually not allowed to participate in the event.
The ceremony to invite the ancestors was originally hosted by the clan leaders of the various clans. Later on, the power of the family weakened and the administrative power strengthened. The village officials became the organizers of this major event.
Secretary Zhang was naturally the host of the event. At dusk, when the sun was about to set, he would ask the militia commander to ring the clock of the production team to remind the people to gather.
The sound of the bell made the men of each family bring the firecrackers and fireworks they had bought to the grain-pounding field at the east end of the village. Since Secretary Zhang had not appeared yet, people were chatting and waiting…
Not long after, Secretary Zhang appeared. However, the firecrackers in his house were carried out by his daughter, Zhang Lian. Looking at the men around her, the girl felt a little embarrassed. She placed a pile of firecrackers there and went back shyly.
People couldn't help but feel a sense of regret-the Zhang family was so powerful and had such a large family business, yet there was actually no son to inherit it. Thinking about it, this was also a big sin of family planning!
It was said that when Secretary Zhang's wife was pregnant with her second child, it felt different from her first child. It was very likely that it was a son. However, for the sake of political progress, Secretary Zhang only wanted one child and forced his wife to abort.
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