lcionline Chapter 206 70s 33
Chapter 206 70s 33
He Shen looked at Secretary Xie's satisfied face, but ultimately didn't say what he was about to say.
There are so many people here, it's inappropriate to say anything.
But He Shen couldn't hold out for long.
So, unsurprisingly, Xie Qingyu saw He Shen at home again when she woke up the next day.
What's different this time is that He Shen brought things with him, and quite a lot of them.
Unlike usual, Secretary Xie spoke to He Shen with a smile on his face, and instead smoked a pipe and sighed deeply.
Wang Guifang, who is usually busy in the morning, was also sitting in the house.
The three Xie brothers were not at home; they had gone out early.
Sister-in-law Xie and Sister-in-law Xie are not here either.
As soon as Xie Qingyu stepped out of her room, she was seen by the three people sitting in the main room, and all three of them stared at her.
"Come here." Wang Guifang beckoned Xie Qingyu over.
Xie Qingyu, who was initially confused, immediately understood why He Shen had come when she entered the room, saw the things on the table, and saw He Shen staring straight at her.
She hadn't expected He Shen to be so fast.
“Nan Nan, He Zhiqing, he…” Wang Guifang began, but then didn’t know how to continue.
She arranged the weddings of her three sons, and she was always the one bringing gifts to the bride's family; she had never experienced the groom's family coming to her home.
Even some of the sisters-in-law's families didn't have girls and had never experienced this kind of event before, so they were a little awkward when they spoke.
"He, the educated youth, came here today to ask us to approve of your relationship." Secretary Xie exhaled a long puff of smoke, his admiration for He Shen turning into criticism at this moment.
Xie Qingyu nodded after listening, indicating that she understood.
"What do you think?" Secretary Xie asked.
"I'll listen to Dad." Xie Qingyu's words made Secretary Xie's expression much better.
It wasn't that he didn't want Xie Qingyu to get married—by age, she should be settling down.
But he didn't expect that He Shen would be the first to arrive.
He has requirements for Xie Qingyu's future partner.
Ideally, he would marry someone from the town. His daughter can't do farm work; she gets red and itchy all over from just a few strokes of corn leaves. It would be best if she could marry someone from the town, and Wang Guimei could take care of her there, which would put their minds at ease.
If not, you can marry into another village in the brigade. Since they are all in the same brigade, work points are calculated together.
As the Party Secretary, he has enough work points every year, and he can also give her a small subsidy.
She could find a reliable and capable man, one without a wicked mother-in-law, and live a peaceful life under his watchful eye. Even if he passed away, her three older brothers would be there to support her.
Secretary Xie's plan is very good; he has even started looking for candidates.
However, the option of "educated youth" was never included in this selection.
Although many educated youth have stayed in the area over the years, settled down, married and had children.
Secretary Xie, however, was not optimistic.
The educated youth stayed behind only out of necessity. Once they had the chance to return to the city, who wouldn't want to go back to their own home?
What will happen to the whole family who got married here? They can't come back to the city with us.
Therefore, Secretary Xie had previously revealed that he did not want Xie Qingyu to find a former educated youth.
However, seeing how obedient Xie Qingyu is now, following his arrangements, he started to feel conflicted again.
If it were any other educated youth, it wouldn't be a problem, but this He Shen...
He knew He Shen's abilities and insights; he was reliable, capable, and intelligent. Such a young man would be the best son-in-law.
In particular, he was also skilled at repairing tractors, a skill unique to him in the brigade.
You can't find such a good young man anywhere else.
Secretary Xie himself was caught in a dilemma.
He Shen could tell his concerns just by looking at his expression, and then said, "I know Uncle Xie thinks that because I'm from the city, I might not be able to provide Nannan with security in the future, but I swear, as long as I live, I will never let her down. If I ever do anything to wrong her, may I be struck by lightning..."
He Shen immediately made a vow, which startled Wang Guifang, who quickly stopped him, saying, "Don't say such things!"
Wang Guifang is actually a bit of a looks-obsessed person. She liked He Shen a lot before, and now that she's going to see He Shen with the expectation of finding a son-in-law, she thinks he's perfect in every way.
Both of them are so good-looking. If they have a granddaughter in the future, she will definitely be the most beautiful little baby.
Wang Guifang had already thought of this, but outwardly she still had to ask the questions she needed to.
She glanced at Secretary Xie's expression. Having lived together for most of her life, she knew he was struggling with his feelings, unsure whether to agree directly or not.
“It’s normal for you to like Nan Nan, and you’re a good kid, but if two people are together, it’s not just a matter between the two of them, but also between their families. You know our family’s situation, and you also know your family’s attitude.” Even someone like Wang Guifang learned to be tactful at this point.
“My birth mother died early, and I grew up with my grandfather. My grandfather used to be on temporary assignment in the military region, but now he is retired and at home.” He Shen said about his family situation. “My father married a stepmother and has two children, but they do not live with me and do not care about my marriage.”
After He Shen finished speaking, he didn't dare to look up. In fact, he didn't have any advantages in his situation.
Sure enough, Wang Guifang frowned as soon as he said that.
If you already have a mother-in-law, getting along with her is already a problem. But if this is a stepmother-in-law, then there will definitely be conflicts.
Secretary Xie didn't dwell on this. He knew a bit more about it. Given the current situation, the educated youth wouldn't be able to go back for several years. Even if they got married, they would still be under his watchful eye and wouldn't have to go back to live with their mothers-in-law.
However, what He Shen mentioned about his grandfather reminded him of someone, especially because of that surname, which was also from Haishi.
"Was your grandfather General He Sipeng?" Secretary Xie suddenly asked.
He Shen paused for a moment, then nodded.
When Secretary Xie received an affirmative answer, his expression relaxed somewhat, but his attitude remained uncertain.
"You say your dad doesn't care about your affairs, so your grandpa does. Does your grandpa know that you want to find a wife in the countryside?" Secretary Xie asked seriously.
“I know.” He Shen nodded. “He likes Nan Nan very much and has sent her a lot of things.”
Upon hearing this, Secretary Xie's brow furrowed even deeper, as if he were caught in some kind of dilemma.
While anxiously awaiting Secretary Xie's answer, He Shen didn't forget to glance at Xie Qingyu, his eyes filled with both tension and reassurance.
Secretary Xie spoke after a long silence.