dkrc Chapter 51 Nighttime Strife
Chapter 51 Nighttime Strife
When Liu Yulan saw He Yuzhu when she got home that evening, she scurried away like a mouse seeing a cat.
He Yuzhu understood immediately; she must have received the news from Wang Cuilan. He wasn't a tiger, why should he hide so quickly?
Liu Yulan was simply shy and pleasantly surprised.
This afternoon, my mother came back specifically to tell the family that He Yuzhu had fallen in love with Liu Yulan.
Leaving aside how uncomfortable Liu Yuchun was, Liu Yulan felt as if she had eaten an ice pop on a hot summer day – incredibly refreshing and exhilarating.
She originally thought that there was no way she could have anything with him, and she was even thinking of waiting for him to marry her older sister so that he could introduce her to a worker from the city.
Now they've completely switched the roles, and I'm the real one.
Liu Yulan didn't even notice her older sister's unpleasant expression; she could no longer suppress her smile, and she was genuinely starting to feel happy.
Although she's only sixteen, her family has recently started considering her marriage. As long as she doesn't marry into the city or become a government official, she can get married at sixteen.
Liu Yulan was naturally very worried about her marriage, fearing that her parents would marry her off to a cripple or a divorced man for the sake of the bride price.
Who doesn't want a good life? Staying in the village every day, toiling in the fields, is a truly despairing prospect for a lifetime.
Now Liu Yulan can say goodbye to such days, even if she has to wait two years to marry into the city, she is happy.
Hearing that the two parties are engaged first makes them feel even safer. These days, there's not much difference between engagement and marriage; unless a major accident occurs, the couple is generally considered married when the time comes.
Liu Yulan was secretly happy, while Liu Yuchun had been hiding in her room crying all afternoon with a dark face.
But what could she do in this situation? He Yuzhu had already made it clear that she couldn't very well raid his bed at night, though it wasn't impossible.
Liu Yuchun gritted her teeth inwardly. She refused to believe that the other party could resist after she had offered herself to him. For her own happiness, she had no choice but to apologize to her second sister.
Liu Yuchun is a man of action; after getting through that painful period, he immediately came up with a good solution.
Now she's just waiting for night to fall; she's going to do something truly extraordinary today.
Liu Yuchun came out of the house and had already returned to normal, leaving Liu Yulan stunned.
That evening, He Yuzhu returned to the Liu family home with Wang Cuilan and took the initiative to tell Liu Dazhi and Liu Dazhi's parents about his desire to get engaged to Liu Yulan.
Liu Dazhi's parents certainly wouldn't object; they prefer their eldest grandson. What they care about is whether their grandson-in-law is capable enough to take care of their grandson.
The Liu family's preference for sons over daughters was a tradition passed down from the two elders. In the eyes of the older generation, the eldest grandson was the one who would carry on the Liu family line.
Daughters all belong to other people. After three generations, who will remember their maternal grandparents? I've only ever heard of people going to pay respects to their father's side of the family, but I've never seen anyone go to pay respects to their mother's side of the family.
This is why older generations value their grandchildren; after all, it's a custom.
"Grandpa, Grandma, Uncle, Aunt, here's 100,000 yuan. I'm putting my money's worth in."
He Yuzhu casually pulled out 100,000 yuan from his pocket, since all his assets were in his personal space anyway.
This way, he can take out money at any time without anyone else knowing, and they'll just think that He Yuzhu has everything in his crossbody bag.
"Hey, Zhu Zi, what are you doing? We're not after your money."
Liu Dazhi pushed and shoved, not wanting to accept the money.
They had bigger goals and didn't want He Yuzhu to buy out the relationship. If He Yuzhu gave them money, they might not be grateful to the Liu family anymore.
It makes no sense for them to both spend money and support the Liu family. Liu Dazhi and Wang Cuilan don't want to turn this into a one-off deal.
"Yes, Zhuzi, you don't need to do this. It's already a good deal for our family that Yulan is marrying you. It wouldn't look good if you gave her more money."
Wang Cuilan coveted the 100,000 yuan, but she resisted her greed and together they persuaded He Yuzhu to take the money back.
Everything was for his youngest son, Liu Dawei. He couldn't let He Yuzhu think the Liu family was too greedy, and that he wouldn't be willing to lend a hand when his son needed a job in the future.
"Uncle, Aunt, let's keep things separate. When Yulan marries me, she'll be carrying on the He family line. Also, Uncle and Aunt, you don't need to worry about Dawei. As long as he finishes junior high school, I'll arrange a regular job for him."
He Yuzhu had long guessed what the Liu family was thinking, and arranging a worker quota for the steel rolling mill was indeed not a big problem for He Yuzhu.
Even setting aside Factory Director Yang, Li Huaide could have helped him solve the problem. By offering him a worker position, he felt it was a worthwhile deal to make the Liu family truly value Liu Yulan.
It was with these considerations in mind that He Yuzhu made things clear today. There's no need for everyone to continue speculating about this, and He Yuzhu doesn't want everyone to have ulterior motives in their interactions.
"Pillar, are you telling the truth?"
Liu Dazhi's parents, Liu Dazhi, Wang Cuilan, Liu Yulan, and Liu Yuchun all looked at He Yuzhu with surprise and delight.
Even if they had such thoughts, they never imagined it would happen so soon. No one in the Liu family doubted that He Yuzhu could help Dawei find a job.
The other party was, after all, a cadre from the steel rolling mill. What they considered to be an insurmountable difficulty was probably just a minor inconvenience for He Yuzhu.
"Well, it's really nothing. Each spot is only ten million. I'm willing to give my family this money to arrange for Dawei so that Yulan can be established."
Although He Yuzhu was certain that he wouldn't have to spend money through Li Huaide, he naturally wouldn't say that.
By doing a favor, He Yuzhu fully expressed his gratitude in one act. This naturally changed He Yuzhu's status in the Liu family, since he had given ten million to help Liu Dawei solve his job problem.
This money is enough to make the Liu family extremely grateful. If they were to wrong He Yuzhu, they would probably be called ungrateful bastards.
"Zhu Zi, don't worry. If Yu Lan doesn't serve you well in the future, you can scold or beat her as you please, we won't say a word."
Liu Dazhi and Wang Cuilan were so excited that they were almost incoherent, while He Yuzhu just smiled and didn't say anything more.
The favor has already been done; now it's up to the Liu family to repay it. Originally, He Yuzhu plotted against Qin Jingru, but she was too young.
Now that we've met Liu Yulan, it's not bad. At least she won't dare to interfere with He Yuzhu's affairs with other women in the future.
Liu Yulan left the group chat while cursing.
"No, Yulan is a good girl, and Dawei is a good boy."
He Yuzhu's words completely reassured the Liu family; wasn't this what they lived for?
Now that He Yuzhu has given them a guarantee, they have no more regrets. Being able to use a daughter to bind He Yuzhu and ensure a bright future for their eldest grandson and youngest son, they are certainly extremely satisfied.
To put it bluntly, if I could, I would even give all four of my daughters to He Yuzhu.
Liu Dazhi still accepted the 100,000 yuan, while He Yuzhu remained resolute.
The atmosphere at the Liu family home became increasingly cheerful.
Liu Yuchun sat alone forlornly to one side until she returned to the house and lay down on the earthen bed.
"Big sister, are you still thinking about Brother Zhu?"
"No"
When Liu Yuchun heard her younger sister Liu Yulan ask, she immediately retorted that she didn't want her sister to think she was shameless for wanting the other woman's man.
Liu Yulan is holding Liu Yuchun.
"Big sister, I would give in to other things, but not this time. But don't worry, if your family ever has difficulties in the future, I will definitely help you."
Liu Yuchun felt increasingly bitter. Listen to what she was saying! She was so sure she would encounter difficulties in the future, and she wasn't even married to He Yuzhu yet, yet she was talking as if she had already become the director's wife.
At night, Liu Yuchun quietly got up, intending to go out.
"Snap"
The lights were turned on.
Liu Yulan stared intently at Liu Yuchun with an expression that said, "I knew it."
"Big sister, what are you planning to do?"
"I need to use the restroom."
"Okay, let's go together."
Without saying a word, Liu Yulan got off the bed and followed Liu Yuchun to the toilet.
Liu Yuchun walked out with a bitter expression. Her second sister was indeed clever; she had actually guessed that she planned to launch a surprise attack on He Yuzhu at night.
After Liu Yulan and Liu Yuchun returned from the restroom together, neither of them spoke to each other.
Liu Yuchun resigned herself to her fate, knowing that with her second sister guarding the place, she had no chance.
He Yuzhu had no idea what had happened last night.
When I saw Liu Yuchun and Liu Yulan in the morning, they both had dark circles under their eyes, but nothing else happened.
He Yuzhu spent a week supporting agriculture in Wangjiazhuang Brigade, and today is the day they leave.
The Liu family stood at the intersection to see He Yuzhu off.
Thanks to Sister Liu's loudspeaker announcement, many people in Wangjiazhuang Village knew that He Yuzhu and Liu's second son were engaged, and countless people envied the Liu family for being so lucky.
Meanwhile, several families who were optimistic about Liu Yuchun were increasingly hoping to marry her, which would indirectly make them relatives of He Yuzhu.
"Brother Zhu, you can write to me in the future, and I will write to you too."
"Yes, I'll come see you when I have time. You also need to take care of yourself."
"Okay, Brother Zhu, I'll be fine."
Liu Yulan clutched the hem of her clothes as she looked at her man; he was already deeply imprinted in her heart.
Because men are not only handsome, but also capable and generous.
In addition to giving Liu Dazhi 100,000 yuan, He Yuzhu also secretly slipped 100,000 yuan to Liu Yulan so she could have some pocket money.
This was the first time Liu Yulan had received so much money, and it finally made her understand the benefits of marrying a capable man.
While enjoying the envy and jealousy of the villagers, Liu Dazhi and Wang Cuilan also carefully reminded He Yuzhu to take care of his health and not to overwork himself.
He repeatedly assured them that he would take good care of Liu Yulan and that in two years, when the young couple were old enough, he would marry Liu Yulan off to the He family in her entirety.
No matter how many parting words there are, they will eventually come to an end.
The steel mill's truck finally started, and He Yuzhu, sitting in the passenger seat, waved goodbye to the Liu family.
The Liu family didn't walk home until they could no longer see the truck's taillights.
They have finally settled their eldest daughter's marriage. With He Yuzhu backing them up, they won't have too many requirements for their eldest daughter's partner.