Chapter 387: The Thoughts of Each Household

After everything was arranged, Liu Chuxue finally spoke: "Uncle Secretary, please keep my getting a job at the steel mill a secret. If anyone asks, say I found someone to swap the spot."

The Secretary was not foolish; hearing this, he understood her intention: "Fine, I agree to this."

Seeing the matter settled, Liu's father said: "Third Uncle, regarding the matter at the village primary school, I trouble you to take extra care, discuss it with the school as soon as possible, so as not to delay things."

Saying this, he handed over another cigarette.

Fu Family, Capital City

The whole family was sitting together, eating the watermelon brought back from the Liu family.

Fu's father looked up and instructed Fu's mother: "Send the remaining watermelon to Father when you have time, let her taste it too."

Fu's mother smiled and replied: "Fine, I will deliver it personally tomorrow; this melon really tastes very good."

Hearing this, Zhang Yurong looked reluctant to let go: "It would be great if we could bring a few more back."

Fu's mother gave her a look: "What, already addicted to eating it?"

Zhang Yurong looked embarrassed: "Mother, I don't mean anything else, it's just that this watermelon is too delicious."

Her daughter beside her, who was gnawing on the watermelon with gusto, also looked up and added: "Good ci."

Seeing her cheeks covered in watermelon juice from gnawing, plus that expression of ecstasy, made everyone laugh.

At this moment, the eldest sister-in-law Guo Wenjing asked: "Has the engagement date been set? Do we need to go?"

Fu's mother took the Mao Jin nearby to wipe her little granddaughter's face, then said: "At that time, our whole family will go."

Guo Wenjing heard this: "Fine, then we will arrange work in advance and take leave early."

Everyone chatted for a while longer, then dispersed.

Back in the room, Fu's mother looked at her husband: "How to tell Big Brother and Big Sister-in-law?"

Fu's father, while taking off his outer coat, replied: "Tell the truth, you pass the words along, see what they think themselves."

Fu's mother nodded: "Fine, mainly because it's too far, going there requires taking leave."

Finishing, she added: "Just wait and see, tomorrow Big Sister-in-law will surely say some cold words."

Fu's father turned, embraced Fu's mother, and whispered in her ear: "She is inferior to you in every way; isn't she allowed to say a few cold words?"

Upon hearing this, Fu's mother raised her hand and punched him: "What are you saying?"

Fu's father dodged while continuing: "I didn't say anything wrong; Big Sister-in-law is not a bad person, it's just that her mind for constant comparison is too heavy."

Remembering something, he added: "When you go tomorrow, see what Father means; will he go with us that day?"

"Fine, tomorrow I will settle this matter; tomorrow I'll tell the eldest couple, swap a day off next week, just in time to help consult."

Fu's father heard this: "Ask together at the breakfast table tomorrow morning."

Fu's mother understood his meaning: "Understood."

In the other room across the main hall: "Hearing Mother's meaning, the fourth one is preparing to have all three bicycles, one watch, one radio, and one sewing machine ready; this is truly a grand gesture."

Fu Yan Hong saw envy in his wife's eyes: "Later when I get the coupons, I will buy everything for you too."

Zhang Yurong heard this and quickly waved her hands: "No, no, no, we haven't divided the household yet; the family doesn't lack them; no need to buy everything complete just as decorations."

Fu Yan Hong knew she would say this: "Fine, I listen to my wife; then let's save money, later buy whatever you want."

Though words were said this way, his thought was: I fear you yourself won't bear to spend.

The eldest couple next door were also talking about this: "After Fu Yan Cheng marries, his wife should go with the army, right?"

Fu Yan Ming, while making the bed, replied: "This matter must be asked of the fourth one."

(End of Chapter)