The girl had studied abroad before. She was good-looking and rich. Why would she choose a country bumpkin like them instead of a city bumpkin?
Everyone knew that they weren't good enough for the girl. After a few words, they changed the topic.
After that, they talked about other things. They talked about which girl in the nearby village was good-looking, which young man fell in love with which girl, and who in their village was old enough to get married. As they talked, they talked about Zhang Laosan.
"Laosan, you are twenty this year. Didn't your parents find a girl for you?"
Although they had been liberated for many years, people's thoughts were still particularly rigid. Except for a small number of people who would find a girl for themselves, most of the people who were born were basically arranged by their parents.
Because they were all country bumpkins, they didn't go to school. Some people were seventeen or eighteen years old. There weren't many people like Zhang Laosan who was still single in his twenties. Moreover, Zhang Laosan had been married for more than a year. It was time for him to find a girl for Zhang Laosan.
Zhang Laosan didn't care much about whether he had a wife or not. But since he saw Jiujiu last night, he didn't know why, but his heart was a little worried. In the past, when others talked about a girl for him, he didn't get close to them. Today, when he heard them talk about a girl for him, Zhang Laosan was stunned and said, "My parents haven't told me yet."
Everyone had a good relationship with Zhang Laosan. When they heard Zhang Laosan say that his parents hadn't told him, they immediately gave him an idea. "Laosan, you are not young anymore. Lin Kui's child is more than a year old. Why don't you tell your parents?"
Looking for a girl was not like buying things. The girl would wait for you in the same place. When looking for a girl, you had to see her in advance and let them get along for a while. Then, you would talk about the betrothal gifts. It would take more than half a year. Not to mention, with Zhang Laosan's quiet personality, it would take at least one or two years. Therefore, it was better to find a girl early.
It was a kind suggestion. Zhang Laosan was stunned and nodded to show that he understood.
When they saw Zhang Laosan nod, they continued to gossip. However, no matter how the topic changed, Zhang Laosan still felt a little uncomfortable.
It wasn't about finding a partner, but his companion's words today reminded him that he had found a partner.
Back then, when his elder brother was still around, his parents were in a hurry to find a partner for his elder brother. They had to pick and choose every girl for a long time before letting his elder brother choose one. At that time, his elder brother was only 19 years old.
Now, he was already twenty years old, but there was still no news from his parents. People were most afraid of comparisons. Once they were compared, they naturally couldn't help but think too much.
Zhang Laosan had always known that his parents were biased. Every time they worked, they would let his elder brother rest. Every time they ate something delicious, they would stuff it into his elder brother's mouth. Previously, Zhang Laosan only felt that they were a little biased, but today, for the first time, he felt that his parents were so biased.
Zhang Laosan worked all morning. When he returned home, it was almost twelve o 'clock. When he arrived home, he was still left with the leftovers from his family. Usually, Zhang Laosan might not have any thoughts, but today, he felt that his parents were biased. Zhang Laosan couldn't help but feel that his parents were too biased.
His elder brother stayed at home all day and did nothing. He was exhausted outside, but his parents only left him some leftovers. Sometimes, he wasn't full even if they cooked less.
It was not that there were no extra bowls at home. It was just a small matter like taking out the leftovers. His parents weren't willing.
Zhang Laosan's heart was a little cold for the first time.
Zhang Laosan ate the rice in his bowl in silence. He simply washed up with the water that was left to dry. Then, he lay on his bed to rest.
After being busy all morning, his muscles were a little sore. He fell asleep after lying on the bed for a while.
He slept from one o 'clock until five o' clock in the afternoon when he was woken up by Zhang Fugui.
In fact, Zhang Fugui really didn't care about Zhang Laosan in the past. He didn't care whether Zhang Laosan was there or not. For him, this son was stupid and didn't know how to speak. It was really unlikable. Moreover, it was popular here to provide for the elderly. Zhang Fugui didn't have much affection for this third son who was destined to not provide for him in his old age. If he cared, it was probably just that he cared about Zhang Laosan working in the field.
Today, if it weren't for the fact that Zhang Laosan was working in the field and Zhang Laosan hadn't gone out, Zhang Fugui wouldn't have bothered to say a word to Zhang Laosan.
Zhang Laosan was still a little confused when he was woken up by Zhang Fugui. He raised his hand to rub his eyes and called his father.
Looking at Zhang Laosan's sleepy appearance, Zhang Fugui didn't feel distressed at all. He didn't think about whether his son was tired or whether he needed to rest for a day. Instead, he opened his mouth and said, "You didn't even look at the time now. Sleep, sleep, sleep. Are you still working in the field?"
Zhang Fugui's scolding directly dispelled Zhang Laosan's remaining sleepiness. Zhang Laosan's body, which had just woken up, trembled. He looked at Zhang Fugui who was standing in front of him and felt a chill in his heart again.
Zhang Laosan sat up from the bed and went to the kitchen to eat. He picked up the hoe and walked out directly.
Looking at Zhang Laosan's dull back, Zhang Fugui spat and scolded, "Who do you think you are? You still dare to show me that face."
Hearing Zhang Fugui scolding Zhang Laosan, Eldest Zhang immediately came over. He hugged Zhang Fugui's shoulder and said with a smile, "Dad, you know Third Brother's temper. Even if you hit him ten times, he wouldn't even fart. Why are you arguing with him? Anyway, you will follow me in the future.
I won't let you down. I won't let you down. "Hearing his eldest son's words, Zhang Fugui's face immediately showed a smile. He turned his head and looked at Li Huiru who was washing in the kitchen. He took out five yuan from his pocket and stuffed it into Eldest Zhang's hand.
"Take it and sell something. Don't let your mother know."
Seeing the money that Zhang Fugui stuffed into his hand, the smile on Eldest Zhang's face became more sincere. He said, "Dad, I will be filial to you in the future." After that, he took the money and went into his room.
Looking at Eldest Zhang's back, Zhang Fugui smiled and shook his head. Why is he still like a child when he is married?
At this moment, whether it was Eldest Zhang or Zhang Fugui, they didn't realize that the person who was really making money in this house was Zhang Laosan. The two of them were the ones who were being supported by Zhang Laosan's hard work.
Moreover, the most chilling thing wasn't that they turned a blind eye to Zhang Laosan, but that they thought that Zhang Laosan's dedication was a matter of course. They all thought that if Zhang Laosan didn't work in the field, who would work in the field? This kind of thinking was the most terrible.
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