1970s: A hot-tempered wife who accompanied a soldier to the military compound and made a fortune.

Chapter 244 Worries from the Liu Family
The meal was for eight tables. Originally, with these three pheasants, four rabbits, and some fish, it would have been quite impressive. But the girl's boyfriend prepared thirteen pounds of meat. To be honest, in all her years of preparing banquets, this was the first time she had ever seen so much meat.

After all, wild animals, fish, and meat are all scarce commodities, and it's impossible to obtain them without some skill.

Those who were jealous of Chu Xue's family couldn't find a reason to complain, since there was an unwritten rule in the village that people could only come to the village if they hunted large wild animals on the mountain; these pheasants and rabbits were caught by each person according to their own abilities.

Which family in the village hasn't hunted wild animals in the mountains? It's understandable that people hunt a few more to make their feasts look better.

Liu's mother made Xia Qiu stay in the room reserved for the couple, fearing that people coming and going in the courtyard might accidentally bump into her again.

Aunt Wu is indeed a master at preparing banquets. By the time it got dark, she had almost finished processing the ingredients, and all that was left was to cook them the next morning: "Hang these processed meats down into the well, since it's hot now."

Mother Liu replied, "Okay, we'll take care of it in a bit."

After seeing Aunt Wu off, Fu Yancheng didn't stay at the Liu family's house for long. After having dinner, he drove to the commune's guesthouse.

Chu Xue originally thought of letting her stay at home, but Liu's parents disagreed. Fu Yancheng also didn't want her to stay before things were settled, fearing it would cause Chu Xue unnecessary trouble.

However, he was very satisfied with Chu Xue's attitude: "After a few days, my family will come to propose marriage, and our relationship will be public. After that, I can stay at your home."

Before Chuxue could say anything, he quickly got into the car, started the engine with a smile, and prepared to leave. But then, remembering something, he stuck his head out the window and said, "After I'm done with work tomorrow, I'll practice driving with you for a while."

He patted the steering wheel as he spoke: "This time we'll learn to drive a Jeep."

After saying that, he smiled and waved to Mr. and Mrs. Liu, who were standing not far away, before driving away. As soon as Chu Xue entered the courtyard, Xia Qiu came over, looking worried, and asked, "Xue, what's the situation with his family? Would his family really agree to this?"

Chu Xue knew her sister was worried about her: "He said he'd have the family propose marriage in a few days."

Seeing that Liu's parents were also looking at her, and realizing she couldn't avoid it, she continued, "He has a grandfather, but he doesn't live with his parents. Both his parents have jobs. He has three older brothers and one younger sister. His second brother and younger sister are currently working in the countryside."

Mr. Liu said with a serious expression, "Xue, you really need to think this through. With so many brothers in the family, won't you be bullied if you marry into the family?"

At this moment, Liu's mother chimed in, "Your father and I naturally hope that you sisters marry well, but if the families are not well-matched, and you suffer any mistreatment in the future, we are afraid that we will not even have the ability to stand up for you."

Chu Xue knew they were all doing it for her own good: "Yan Cheng said his parents are very open-minded and that he wants me to go with him to his military post after we get married. Besides, even if we get engaged, I'm not yet eighteen and haven't reached the legal marriage age, so marriage is still a long way off."

As for his family, we'll meet them when the marriage proposal comes. If they look down on us country folk, we can just break up then.

Liu's mother slapped her on the back of the head: "Now everyone in the village knows you've got a boyfriend from the city. If you really break up, who knows what kind of rumors will spread?"

Chu Xue smiled and put her arm around Liu's mother's shoulder: "Alright, there's always a way out. Your daughter has a diploma, looks, and abilities. Even if she doesn't end up with him, she'll definitely find someone good in the future. Don't worry."

(End of this chapter)