Phi-Fic Chapter 155 70s 2
Chapter 155 70s 2
Lin Wenyuan shrugged: "I'm fine with working. As long as I'm willing to work, I won't starve."
Li Xiuqin: "But it's time to find you a husband."
Lin Youliang nodded: "Go ask around and see if there's anyone suitable."
Li Xiuqin: "I'll go there whenever I have free time."
Now that everyone in the family is able to work, we can live a more comfortable life, so we can find a wife for Wenyuan first.
Speaking of this, Lin Youliang recalled something: "By the way, I remember when Xiaoxiao was little, we arranged a marriage between her and a child from a family on my parents' side."
Lin Xiaoxiao recalled the original plot and realized that such a thing had happened, but the original owner did not want to get married at the time, so she refused.
Her parents respected her opinion and didn't bring it up again. Later, when her parents went to her maternal grandmother's house and met her there, they politely declined.
Li Xiuqin thought for a moment and said, "Yes, that's true. It was an acquaintance from my family who married into the same village. When she brought Xiaoxiao back with her, their children were about the same age, and she mentioned it to her."
Lin Wenyuan: "Is that so? How come I didn't know?"
Lin Youliang: "You were still young back then too."
Li Xiuqin: "If that child grows up to be a good person and suitable in all aspects, Xiaoxiao can also take a look."
Lin Youliang: "Xiaoxiao is still young, there's no rush for her to get married."
Li Xiuqin: "It's okay to take a look; it gives us more options."
Lin Xiaoxiao remarked that her mother's thinking was quite open-minded.
Lin Wenyuan: "Yes, most people are not good enough for Xiaoxiao."
Lin Youliang agreed: "Of course."
Lin Xiaoxiao said: My family members have a lot of biases against me.
Lin Xiaoxiao: "I'm not in a hurry now. I want to spend a few more years with my parents."
Li Xiuqin was also reluctant: "Okay, then let's stay for a few more years."
Lin Youliang and Lin Wenyuan also expressed their agreement.
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Half a month later, this group of educated youth who had been sent to the countryside had arrived in Linjia Village.
After finishing her work, Lin Shuxue came to gossip with Lin Xiaoxiao: "Xiaoxiao, four educated youths came this time, two male and two female."
Lin Xiaoxiao: "Is there enough room in the educated youth compound? Weren't there five educated youths there before?"
Lin Shuxue: "My dad said that if we squeeze in, we can find a place to stay."
Lin Xiaoxiao nodded, and Lin Shuxue continued, "We don't have to work tomorrow, let's go to the county town. It's been a long time since we ate at a state-run restaurant."
The food at Lin Xiaoxiao's home was pretty good, but it was indeed bland and not very oily, which made me a little hungry.
"Okay, let's go get something to eat and buy some things while we're at it."
Lin Shuxue exclaimed excitedly, "That's great! It's settled then!"
Lin Xiaoxiao: "Okay, let's meet at the village entrance tomorrow."
Lin Shuxue nodded, and they parted ways in the afternoon. Each went home.
*
Back home, Lin Xiaoxiao started the fire and cooked the rice, so that she could eat when her parents came back.
While steaming rice, take three eggs out of the cupboard, crack them into a bowl, add salt, and stir well.
Then add warm water and stir well. Put it in a pot and steam it with the rice. After it's done, add some soy sauce and chopped green onions.
She also stir-fried two vegetarian dishes and chopped a bowl of pickled vegetables to eat with her rice.
Tomorrow I'll go to the county town to buy some meat. There are three of us in the family who do heavy work, so we need some oil and fat to eat well and nourish our bodies.
Occasionally, Lin's mother would cut some cured meat for everyone to try.
When the workers returned from work, Lin Xiaoxiao had already prepared dinner.
"Mom and Dad, brother, go wash your hands, dinner's ready."
Lin Youliang: "Okay, Xiaoxiao is so sensible. She's already prepared the meal, so we'll have something to eat when we get back."
Li Xiuqin was also very pleased that her daughter was sensible and outstanding.
"Don't you even know whose daughter she is?"
Lin Youliang praised, "Yes, yes, it's all because you were born well."
Li Xiuqin gave him a push: "Go wash your hands quickly."
Lin Wenyuan quickly went to wash his hands and prepare to eat. When he came back and smelled the aroma of the food, his stomach started growling with hunger.
At the dinner table, everyone ate and chatted.
Li Xiuqin: "Xiaoxiao, your steamed eggs are getting better and better."
Lin Wenyuan nodded, eating without looking up: "The steamed eggs today are exceptionally tender and smooth."
Lin Youliang: "How could your sister's cooking not be delicious?"
Lin Wenyuan: "Delicious."
Li Xiuqin was amused, and Lin Xiaoxiao also laughed and said, "Maybe it's because you have experience, so it tastes even better."
Li Xiuqin agreed: "Indeed, you learn everything very quickly."
Others also agreed with this statement.
Lin Xiaoxiao felt that growing up in such a family would indeed give her confidence and a good mindset. Everyone in the family would affirm you, praise you, encourage you, and have unwavering trust in you.
Lin Xiaoxiao: "By the way, I've already arranged to go to the county town with Su Xue tomorrow."
Lin Youliang: "Then have your mom give you some money and tickets to buy something you like."
Li Xiuqin nodded: "I'll get it for you later."
Lin Xiaoxiao: "Thank you, Mom and Dad. If there's anything you need, I'll buy it for you."
Lin Wenyuan: "Let's buy some meat. It's been a long time since we've had anything fresh."
Li Xiuqin: "We just ran out of oil, so I bought some fatty meat to render the fat."
Lin Xiaoxiao: "Okay."
Lin Youliang reminded them: "When you two girls go out, don't go to places with few people."
Lin Xiaoxiao: "I understand, Dad."
After the meal, Lin Xiaoxiao didn't have to do the dishes; she would digest in the yard, then take a shower and go back to her room.
Midway through, Lin's mother came to her room and gave her some tickets and money.
Li Xiuqin: "Buy whatever you want."
Lin Xiaoxiao hugged her arm and said, "Thank you, Mom."
Li Xiuqin playfully scolded her, patting her head: "Why are you thanking your mother?"
Lin Xiaoxiao: "Thank you all for being so kind to me and for always supporting me."
Li Xiuqin: "We are family. If we're not good to you, who else would we be good to, silly girl?"
Lin Xiaoxiao: "Yes, I'll make a lot of money in the future, and I'll treat you all well too."
Li Xiuqin jokingly echoed her, "Okay, then we'll wait for you to make a lot of money."
Lin Xiaoxiao: "No problem."
Knowing that she wasn't thinking that much about it now, Lin Xiaoxiao was genuinely planning to earn more money to improve her life. After the reform and opening up, she had to seize the opportunity.
Li Xiuqin: "Go to sleep early, you have to get up early tomorrow."
Lin Xiaoxiao: "Okay, I'll see you out."
Li Xiuqin: "It's just a few steps, why bother seeing me off? I'm leaving now."
Lin Xiaoxiao watched her back and felt envious of the original owner of the body. She had a family that loved and supported her, and she liked that kind of family atmosphere very much, even if it might not be so wealthy.
*
In the countryside, everyone has to get up early to work every day, and since there's not much to do at night, they all go to bed early.
Lin Xiaoxiao has been here for a while and has gotten used to going to bed early. She is going to the county town tomorrow, so she took out the clothes she will wear and prepared them in advance.
I opened the closet, took out a white floral shirt, a pair of navy blue pants, and a pink jacket. People still dress like this now, but it has a very retro feel.
Ready? Lin Xiaoxiao turned off the lights and went to bed. The power was on now, which was quite convenient.
*
The next day, Lin Xiaoxiao got up early, ate the breakfast prepared by her mother, slung a cloth bag over her shoulder, and headed out to the village entrance.