Chapter 450

A little boy to the side grabbed this old lady and said urgently, "Grandma, Grandma, what nonsense are you spouting? That's not how things are; you can't talk nonsense."

The old lady slapped her little grandson on the back and said, "How am I talking nonsense? What I, an old woman, am saying is the truth."

Zhao Xiaomei was so angry that her eyes were filled with tears: "What you said is wrong; you can't talk like that."

"Where am I wrong? If your mother hadn't done that back then, could you have benefited, and would there be so many city people attending your sister's wedding?"

The Zhao family's thatched house had three rooms, with the kitchen in the middle. At this time, there were seven or eight people in the kitchen, all middle-aged women.

There were also a few who really echoed: "Yes, Grandma Gouwa is right."

"I think it makes sense too."

"What sense does it make? Don't join in the mess."

Someone also said in a low voice to the side: "Today is Xiaoman's big happy day, why say such things?"

"There's nothing wrong with these words; she didn't scold his father or mother. We are praising his mother for doing a good job, and they benefited. What's bad about that?"

"Oh, I'm not talking to you anymore, you don't understand."

That person was so angry they stopped talking to him.

At this time, Zhao Xiaoman raised her voice slightly: "Grandma Gouwa, your words are too unreasonable. You can't just look at me and Brother Shao Le. What about my Brother Yonggang? He is the most innocent, and he should have grown up in the city.

You haven't been to the provincial capital, so of course you don't know what the 516 Military Factory is like.

It's even bigger than the county seat, there are soldiers on guard at the gate, the roads in the courtyard are all concrete, workers have buses to go to work, there is a Palace of Culture, a cinema, and many state-run restaurants.

Workers have large canteens to eat at, their benefits are particularly good, they basically all live in apartment buildings, there is heating in the rooms, they don't need to burn the house themselves, and the rooms are all warm.

Most importantly, Brother Yonggang is very smart and likes to read. I remember when he was young, he said he wanted to be a scientist. If he had grown up in the city, perhaps this wish of his would have already been realized."

Shao Le's expression sank.

Although this was the truth, he didn't like hearing it very much.

But in an instant, he understood; Xiaoman was right to say so.

Could it be that they had benefited and still wanted to act innocent?

If that were the case, he would look down on himself.

He first looked at Zhao Xiaoman, then glanced at Lu Qiaoge.

Ah!

Lu Qiaoge had a smile on her face.

He could see that Lu Qiaoge was carrying a hint of appreciation.

This proved that Xiaoman was right.

Oh my, he had been a bit excessive just now.

He wanted to add a few words, but Zhao Xiaoman turned her head to look at Shao Le and said, "Brother Shao Le, if you had been born in the countryside, you would be Mom's biological son, and Mom wouldn't have had selfish motives; she would have wholeheartedly considered things for you.

The big younger brother and the little younger brother are not material for reading, but Brother Shao Le looks like a smart person who likes to read. Even in the countryside, Brother Shao Le would have lived very well."

Grandma Gouwa curled her lips and said, "You girl, from childhood to adulthood, this mouth of yours has never been forgiving. I didn't mean anything else; I was just saying it like that."

Zhao Xiaoman sighed: "Yes, it was because of my mother's selfishness that two people's fates were changed. She was actually very guilty. Grandma Gouwa, don't mention this matter in the future, otherwise my mother won't be at peace even in the underworld."

Actually, Zhao Xiaoman wanted to scold this old lady directly. She didn't have a good relationship with her deceased mother, and she also looked down on her mother, often mocking and ridiculing her behind her back; there wasn't a single pleasant word.

But today was her big happy day, and she didn't want to cause any trouble.

Besides, she didn't care about this; as long as she walked straight and acted upright, there would always be a good life to live.

At this time, Aunt Jiang squeezed in and said: "Oh my, what are you still gossiping about? That... male comrades, go out, only we female comrades are here."

Everyone laughed out loud upon hearing this, instantly diluting the atmosphere from just a moment ago.

Zhao Xiaoman looked gratefully at Aunt Jiang who had spoken. She was the team leader's wife, and her words carried weight.

Lu Qiaoge and Fan Xiaoyu were both unmarried young girls, so naturally, they just watched quietly from the side, while the others were handled by these middle-aged women.

Shao Le wiped his face and then walked out. In the courtyard, he saw Shao Yonggang standing there at a glance.

Shao Le looked at him somewhat awkwardly. Shao Yonggang smiled at Shao Le, and then Qin Heng reminded him softly: "Look, is the wedding procession coming?"

If there were someone playing the suona, it would definitely be more lively, but this was not bad either.

Wu Ming, wearing new clothes, new pants, and new shoes, pushed a bicycle with a large red flower tied to the handlebars, and there was also a large red "Xi" (happiness) character on it.

How should one put it? He walked unsteadily, but his face was full of smiles, as if he were about to welcome a new life, new hope, and a new future.

Beside him followed a dozen young men and a few wives and girls.

These were the ones coming to pick up the bride.

Actually, it was just from the head of the village to the middle of the village.

And at this time, Zhao's little brother saw Shao Yonggang and said with a choked voice, "Big Brother."

Zhao Xiaomei also came out, standing at the door, looking eagerly at Shao Yonggang.

Shao Yonggang said, "What are you still standing there like a fool for? Hurry up and set off the firecrackers; the wedding procession is here."

Zhao's little brother wiped away his tears with his worn-out cotton-padded jacket.

Qin Heng stood in the courtyard watching the wedding procession, his posture relaxed, with a hint of a smile on the corner of his mouth.

How should one put it?

"The humble house is filled with brilliance"—these four words could be used here.

With him standing here, it seemed as if the courtyard had brightened up.

The crackling sound of firecrackers rang out.

Team Leader Jiang asked, "You two brothers, who is going to carry Zhao Xiaoman?"

The bride's feet cannot touch the muddy ground; she must be carried out by a brother from her maiden family or someone similar.

Shao Le and Shao Yonggang looked at each other.

For a moment, neither of them spoke.

Team Leader Jiang wished he could slap himself.

Why was his mouth so annoying?

Why ask? Whoever wants to go, let them go. Now that he asked, were these two people both feeling too embarrassed to go?

One was a biological brother.

One was someone who grew up with her and was no different from a biological brother.

If they didn't have good feelings, that would be one thing.

But the Zhao siblings actually had quite good feelings for each other.

So why did he have to open his mouth?

Fortunately, his wife was in the room; if she were outside, she would definitely kick him.

Shao Fu, who was standing to the side, wanted to say something, but felt he didn't have much of a position.

Actually, the thoughts were just in the blink of an eye.

Qin Heng spoke slowly: "This is simple. You two play rock-paper-scissors, best of three. The winner goes to carry Zhao Xiaoman, and the loser goes to block the groom."

Everyone immediately realized.

Team Leader Jiang laughed happily, while at the same time admiring Qin Tuan's reaction.

This brain turned too fast.

Although Lu Qiaoge was in the room, she also heard the sounds in the courtyard.

She also smiled.

She had to admit that Qin Heng's method was quite good.