Chapter Fifty-Seven: Gathering in the Provincial Capital
On the morning of the third year of junior high school, Zhou Ling and Liu Shuai had breakfast before leaving Ma's house. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info Zhou Ling followed Liu Shuai to meet her future in-laws, and the gift was prepared by Bao Junlan. Originally, she was going to let Ma Zhenzhen bring a gift to her in-laws, but in the end, because she was angry at what the Wang family did, Bao Junlan gave it to Zhou Ling, and added some additional gifts that everyone recognized, such as cigarettes and alcohol.
In this era, tobacco and alcohol are the most face-saving gifts for newcomers. Therefore, Bao Junlan was not exempt from vulgarity, and prepared two copies for Zhou Ling. Zhou Ling was moved and didn't know what to say, and in the end, Liu Shuai told her that she couldn't always cry during the New Year, so she held back her tears.
There were so many gifts, naturally the two of them couldn't take them, so Wang Peng rode a bicycle to the side of the road, watched them get into a taxi and come back.
Wang Peng was also very sad about his parents, watching the gifts that belonged to his parents being taken away by others, his heart turned out to be the pleasure of revenge. When I came to visit the New Year, my parents didn't prepare a penny of gifts, let alone bring them to my parents-in-law. But look at the gifts that the Yue family prepared for themselves, including the gifts they gave to their relatives. How could he not like such a Yue family and not respect him.
Therefore, Wang Peng has secretly decided in his heart that in the future, his father-in-law and mother-in-law will have the same status as his parents, or even slightly higher than his parents. He will be their pension son-in-law, and if he can have two children in the future, he will have one to continue the fireworks for the Ma family. He can't let his father-in-law and mother-in-law who are so good to him have no descendants, and he can't let his father-in-law and mother-in-law have regrets so much. Of course, these were all in his heart, and he didn't tell Ma Zhenzhen. Not to mention that he is originally a person who is not good at words, the most important thing is that he does not like to talk empty words to coax people. You can only say it if you have done it yourself. Now I'm poor and white, and no one believes anything.
After Wang Peng went back, his wife and sister-in-law were ready, today they went to his wife's uncle's house, tomorrow it was his aunt's house, and yesterday they had already gone to the uncle's house in the village, so these days, they are busy as if they were rushing to the scene.
As for the relatives on the Wang family's side, Ma Zhenzhen was reluctant to go, and Wang Peng didn't want to go either. Therefore, no one mentioned it, and in the end, they did not go.
Zhou Ling came back on the fourth day of junior high school, and when she came back, she looked red, and it should be that the Liu family's parents were very satisfied. Seeing that the corners of her eyes and eyebrows were full of joy, she knew that the matter between her and Liu Shuai should have been decided. And Liu Shuai, who came back with her, came back to give money. When 50,000 yuan was given to the Zhou family, and when the disconnected paper was in their hands, Liu Shuai and Zhou Ling both felt pain in their hearts.
On the other hand, the Zhou family, with the 50,000 yuan, was overjoyed, which made Ma Naina, who went with him, feel cold and distressed. comfortingly hugged Zhou Ling and gave her her own strength.
This time, Zhou Ling's expression was very calm, and she seemed to have escaped from the whirlpool of being hurt. Looking at the ugly faces of those blood relatives, she actually felt lucky. Thanks to the fact that he met Liu Shuai and Ma Nanai, and thanks to the fact that he broke away from them at this time, otherwise he might not be squeezed by them in the future.
Thinking about it like this, Zhou Ling was relieved and full of strength for her future. Liu Shuai left after retrieving his things, after all, his vacation was rare, and he still wanted to spend more time with his family. And Zhou Ling didn't go back with him, but followed Ma Naina back home, and the two discussed when to return to the provincial capital.
In the end, the two of them booked the sixth day of the new year and went back. Although Zhou Ling's vacation is very long, staying in this familiar place, she feels that she has difficulty breathing. I guess she will rarely return to this place in the future. When she came back, she just went to Ma's house, and as for other places, she really didn't want to get involved.
For her own plans, Ma Nanai also discussed with Zhou Ling, Zhou Ling was very supportive, and said that she would help look at the house after she went back, and then contact the decoration work. In short, she has taken the affairs of the Ma family as her own business, and even enjoys it.
Seeing that Zhou Ling could show a smiling face, Ma Naina was very happy, and the people of the Ma family were also happy. Such a good girl, she can't be dragged down by such a family, and now she can solve it like this, although it is a little colder, it is also worth it.
Wang Peng and Ma Zhenzhen were busy greeting the New Year, and they also took advantage of the time to go back to the house and take all the things they could take away. They are also tired of that home, and they want to go back as little as possible in the future. As for the parents, they didn't say hello, but told the neighbors that they planned to go out to work, and asked them to help take care of the house.
On the sixth day of the first month, Ma Naina and Zhou Ling left home with large bags and small bags, and it was still night when they returned to the provincial capital. Fortunately, this time Manaina was dressed very rustic, and he did not encounter any situation, and returned to the rented house safely. Breathing in the warm air and feeling the freedom from the heart, Zhou Ling was finally relieved.
"Nana, I have decided that I will settle down in the provincial capital in the future, and I will never be in that place again."
Hearing Zhou Ling's words, Manaina laughed, and her heart finally relaxed. "That's a good feeling, but if Liu Shuai is still in the army, don't you have to join the army?"
This question stumped Zhou Ling, this time she went to Liu's house, she already knew Liu Shuai's situation. Don't look like a soldier, but the rank is not low, and the most important thing is that it is difficult for him to be demobilized unless he is discharged from the army at the request of his family. And he himself likes this career, even if he can't be in the special brigade anymore, he has to go to other local troops. In this way, if he and he get married, they will have to join the army, and the provincial capital may not be able to live.
Thinking like this, Zhou Ling's eyes were full of hope and expectation. As long as you can follow Liu Shuai, it doesn't matter where you go. Fangzheng himself has no job, as long as there are people, he can find a job, and he doesn't have to let Liu Shuai raise him, which is fine. As for Liu Shuai's family, she didn't care too much. They have their business, and if they give it to themselves in the future, they will accept it happily, and if they don't give it to themselves, then they don't want it. In short, what Zhou Ling likes is Liu Shuai, as long as he doesn't dislike himself, he will follow him.
Looking at Zhou Ling's unpredictable expression, Ma Nanai smiled and patted her shoulder. "Hurry up and clean up, we still have to sleep."
Looking at the time, Zhou Ling no longer thought about what would happen in the future, and hurriedly watched it in a room with Ma Naina. There wasn't much time to leave, so it only took half an hour for the two of them to clean up. After washing, I went back to my room to rest.
After breakfast the next morning, Ma Nanai and Zhou Ling began to get busy. The two of them have decided that it would be best if they could find a suitable house in the neighborhood, and if they couldn't find it, it would be nearby. In short, it can't be too far away, so that they can take care of each other. And there are really a lot of houses after the Chinese New Year, but the price is also higher than the previous year.
In the end, they were forced to have no choice, and the two of them could only go to the newly developed community farther away. This is also taking into account the needs of the Ma family's father to work, so that it is convenient for them to find work. And a two-bedroom house with a living room of more than 70 square meters, because the geographical location is not very ideal, and there is no decoration, as long as 500 yuan. It's not cheap, but it's cheap compared to other places.
Looking at the spacious room, both of them were satisfied, signed a contract, paid three months' rent in advance, and the house was temporarily owned by Manaina. The two of them took advantage of the fact that they hadn't gone to work yet, and cleaned the house thoroughly. Because the furniture was the original old furniture, Mainai only bought daily necessities such as pots and pans. Presumably, my parents brought their luggage back and forth when they came, and they didn't buy quilts.
When the preparations were almost complete, Manaine called home from the public phone and told him about the situation. And Ma Changtai and Wang Peng and Ma Zhenzhen rushed to the provincial capital by train on the ninth day of the new year. It was the train that Ma Nanai and Zhou Ling went to pick up, and looking at his father's big bag and small wraps, Ma Nanai actually felt that his nose was sour. Isn't this the image of a migrant worker who often saw in his previous life? Looking at her father's age and big luggage, Manaine secretly swore in her heart that these were just for now, and she must let her parents live a comfortable life in the future, and no longer have to run for life.
Zhou Ling was very happy with the arrival of her godfather, took the luggage in his hand with a smile, and led them to the mini car she rented. Because of the large number of people, it is impossible to take a taxi, so during the day, two people found a mini car to pick up the station at night. Exactly five people, a lot of luggage, full of it.
"Have you arranged everything at home?" After sitting down next to his father, Manaine asked about the family with concern.
"It's arranged, your mother said, when we find a job here, and we know that we can make money, she will rent out all the land, and then she will come over."
This is because I am afraid that the work here will not be easy to do, and I will be able to leave a way back. Although confident, Mamanay also knew that the process could be a lot of hardship. Since the old man has left a way back, then let the time speak.
Ma Zhenzhen, who was already very tired from taking the train, has been refreshed since she got off the train, and her eyes are not enough to look at the scenery outside the car, although she can't see it clearly because it is night, but she also feels excited.
This is the first time my sister has come to the provincial capital, and Ma Nanai felt sad when she looked at her sister who was so excited. "Sister, I'll accompany you for a walk around the provincial city tomorrow."
"No need, you still have to go to work, I'll accompany my eldest sister to go shopping." Ma Naina has already gone to work, and Zhou Ling's vacation is still a few days away, so Zhou Ling has taken over the burden of taking her family to visit the provincial capital.
"No, let's work early, so that we have a bottom of our hearts. If you want to visit the provincial capital, there will be opportunities in the future. Although Ma Zhenzhen likes this proposal very much, it is more of a lack of confidence in life, so let's wait for the money to be earned.
Zhou Ling and Ma Naina didn't say anything, but Ma Changtai was concerned about the market in the provincial capital. "Nana, do you think it's easy to find a job here?"
"Don't worry, Dad, it's going to be easy to find. Your craftsmanship is so good, as long as you stand on your feet, there will definitely be endless work. I'm already in contact with you, if it's okay, it will be determined in two or three days, and you can live with peace of mind. Tomorrow, if you want, follow the second sister to go around and see how to get familiar with the map in the car. If time permits, you can use it later by looking at where to buy the decoration materials. ”
Listening to what his daughter said, Ma Changtai's heart was completely relaxed. It's good to have a job to do, so as not to go back and be embarrassed when you don't make money at such an old age.
The driver who was driving quietly in front had been listening to the chat of the family in the back, and he could hear it a little at this time, so he asked with a smile: "Big brother, what kind of craft are you?" Maybe I'll be able to introduce you to a job. ”
At this time, the people were still very enthusiastic, and the driver master also brought a great opportunity to himself because of this enthusiasm, so that every time he talked about this encounter in the future, he was excited.