Although Aunt Lin made quite a fuss, the villagers at the banquet knew that this was a matter between relatives and pretended not to notice.
The courtyard was already lively, but it was as if this incident had not happened. Political Commissar Jiao and others were back to normal, chatting happily with Song Yiyuan and Lin Qingqing.
Soon the first banquet ended, people left one after another, and Political Commissar Jiao and others also rushed back to the army. Today, Political Commissar Jiao and others also came empty-handed. Political Commissar Jiao prepared various votes, and they all They will be used when he goes to the army to buy furniture. Liu Kening brought two pieces of cloth, and Tian Wei brought three kilograms of sugar.
After seeing off Political Commissar Jiao and others, the second banquet began. The second batch was all family members, relatives, and people who came to the banquet to help.
Song Yiyuan and Lin Qingqing finished their work today after toasting. Song Yiyuan was dragged to his uncle's table, and Lin Qingqing followed Mother Lin in the room to count the gifts.
Most of the gifts were one yuan, and the gifts for Political Commissar Jiao were more, one hundred and fifty.
The final total was two hundred and sixty-eight dollars and fifty cents.
Mother Lin said that the two hundred were given by Political Commissar Jiao and others and were taken away by Lin Qingqing.
Taking advantage of the free time, Lin Qingqing said that he wanted to take Xiaomei to the army.
"Mom, I was just chatting with my second aunt and heard her say that Xiaomei can do anything at home. I met Xiaomei today and I got along very well. I am going to the army and I am not familiar with the place. I want her to accompany me. Come live together for a while and be my companion."
Mother Lin: "Xiaomei? This child has a good character and is not weak in character. Have you told your second aunt?" < /p>
"I told my second aunt just now that she and Xiaomei agreed. Now I just want to ask if you and dad agree."
Mother Lin smiled: "I can have What do you think? I'm worried about you traveling alone. Although I haven't seen Xiaomei in the past few years, I heard your aunt said that she can do anything at home. Then I'll tell your second aunt later that she can do anything. Xiaomei goes back to pack her things, and I will sleep in your room tonight."
"Okay."
Lin Qingqing currently has 10,600 in cash, and she said it was difficult to get it from the army. , I told Mother Lin that I had already taken it all out, and that I was going to go on the road with so much money. Mother Lin worriedly gave her instructions for a while.
"Nier, you have a lot of cash and tickets on you. Keep the money in separate places and only put it in one place. If you have something, it won't be lost. The box is easy to be stared at. Don't put any money aside. I'll bring you all the food tomorrow. Don't show off your money by paying for food on the way."
"Okay, mom, don't worry, I'll sew a few on my clothes. The inner pockets are all sealed, and I wear another piece of clothing outside. I can feel something is wrong."
Mother Lin nodded repeatedly, feeling that her daughter was more careful than she thought.
After saying a few more words, Mother Lin went out. She had to sit with Father Lin and the second aunt to talk about Xiaomei.
Aunt GuheThe second aunt, the third aunt, and several distant relatives were eating at the table. Just after they finished eating and were sitting and chatting, they saw Mother Lin coming over to call for someone.
"Her aunt, second aunt, and third aunt, have you finished eating? Let's go into the room and talk about things."
Several aunts were confused and hurriedly gave up. When the child was on the bed, the aunt replied, "Baojun mother, come here."
The children were left playing in the yard, and several aunts followed Lin's mother to Lin Zhiqing's room. There was a roomful of people sitting inside, including Mother Lin and several daughters-in-law of the Lin family.
Mother Lin warmly invited people to sit down: "Her aunt, come and sit on the kang."
Several aunts have not had much contact with the family in the past few years. Lin Laowu's wife and the others didn't come either, and now they were sitting around, feeling very reserved.
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Mother Lin: "Qingqing just told me that she wants Xiaomei to go to the army with the army. I definitely agree. This is a good thing. We still have to talk about her second aunt. It just so happens that her eldest aunt , Third Aunt is here, so let’s discuss it together.”
Second Aunt Lin said with a smile: “It’s naturally good if Qingqing can let her go and learn more. I heard Qingqing’s explanation. Let's go back and pack our things. What time will we come tomorrow morning?"
Lin's mother smiled: "Xiaomei can't let her work in vain. Our family has not been divided, so I have several daughters-in-law. I have called my son here, just to talk about how much money we will give Xiaomei this year. I think after all, we are out of town and can’t come back at any time. This year, we will give 50 yuan. What do you think? ?"
The second aunt's eyes widened. Their family could not save more than sixty yuan a year, so Xiaomei went to cook and help with housework, and that was all. The second aunt was suspicious, wasn't the second brother's family very poor?
After being stunned for a few seconds, Second Aunt Lin rubbed her hands and said: "I just want to cook with you or something, and they are all from my own family, how can I give you money? Second sister-in-law, if you give me money, I will meet you." "I'm out."
Mother Lin waved her hand: "Brother Ming has settled the accounts. Xiaomei's death has reassured me a lot. I should give this money, and you should also take it. Our family has paid for it now." With this money, our family will demolish all the thatched houses and build twelve large houses with bricks and tiles tomorrow. Just think of this money as a dowry for Xiaomei."
Aunt Lin was surprised: "The big blue brick house with tiles is ten...twelve rooms?"
Aunt Lin also asked: "Twelve rooms?" Oh, my dear, the big blue brick house is This is the best house with tile roofs, but there are twelve rooms? However, the second brother's family has a large population and needs to build more houses.
Mother Lin smiled with a smile on her face: "It's twelve rooms. After all, she is always very capable."
Aunt Lin glanced at the Lin family's daughters-in-law, and walked into the house. They all had a smile on their faces at first, but there was no sign of the sister-in-law looking like she had spent money and had a jealous look on her face, which is also rare in rural areas.
She also advised: "Second sister, I think what Baojun's mother said is reasonable. Don't shirk it. The points you get will count as Xiaomei's dowry."chant. "
Li Zhaodi and Zhang Guilian also persuaded each other to make peace with their eyes.
Lin Ergu lowered her head and thought again: "Okay, this money should be given to Xiaomei. Yes, I thanked her uncle and Qingqing for her, and now I will take her home to clean up. "After saying that, she stood up and was about to go out.
Lin's mother said hurriedly: "Her second aunt, I don't know what time she will leave tomorrow morning. You take Xiaomei back to clean up. When you are ready, come together and have a good sleep at night. Clear that house. ”
(To clear things up: the male and female protagonists haven’t received their licenses yet, so they don’t sleep together. You Baozi said that it’s enough to have a banquet, but the male protagonist here is a soldier, so my setting here is more rigorous. , get the certificate and sleep in the same room.)
Lin Ergu rubbed her hands and nodded: "Okay. "My daughter has never left her side, and she is very reluctant to leave now.
After the conversation was over, Lin Ergu told Xiaomei the news, and took a few children to go home. Mother Lin grabbed a handful of candies and stuffed them with Second Aunt Lin, as well as a large bag of meat and vegetables packed at the banquet. "Her Second Aunt, take them back to beat some of the children at home who are not here. Tooth-beating ceremony. "
Second Aunt Lin took it, thanked her profusely, took a few children and left.
Aunt Lin and Third Aunt Lin stayed to help clean up, and several daughters-in-law of the Lin family and the villagers helped The people washed all the dishes, and the Lin brothers had to dismantle the stove and deliver tables and chairs.
The yard was busy. Lin Qingqing was packing her luggage in the house. Song Yiyuan wanted to help with the Lin brothers, but was blocked. Lin Baojun came to find Lin Qingqing.
"Knock, knock, knock. "
Lin Qingqing opened the door and saw Song Yiyuan: "Is something wrong? ”