Become a burden in a period novel

After listening to the advice on how to prepare a dowry for her daughter, Qin Fang went back with a slightly heavy heart.

"You're back. How was the interview?" Wang Jianguo asked directly when he saw Qin Fang coming back.

"I asked a few more companies and got a general idea. But if we prepare now, I'm afraid it will be too late." Qin Fang said with some embarrassment.

"It's too late. Why?" Wang Jianguo asked in confusion.

Qin Fang told him about the receipts needed for bedding, clothes and some other things.

"We don't have that much supply, so if we want to get it together, we may have to borrow it."

"This is indeed a problem. Let's see what the Zhao family says tomorrow and then we can discuss it."

If you can't give gifts, just give more money. Wang Jianguo thought so, but he didn't have much money. If...

Wang Jianguo looked at Qin Fang. If Qin Fang really treated Wang Li as her own child as she said, then she should give him some money.

Qin Fang didn't know that Wang Jianguo was planning to take the money in her hand. She took Xiaobao from Wang Jianguo's arms and prepared to coax him to sleep first.

It was ten o'clock in the morning when the Zhao family arrived. Everyone had gone to work at this time. Wang Jianguo went to the factory to ask for leave this morning, and then came back to wait for the Zhao family to come.

Qin Fang went to the supply point early in the morning to queue up to buy vegetables, but there were not many vegetables there, so she went to the state-owned restaurant to buy some vegetables. After checking today's supply, she talked to the waitress and asked her to keep the dishes she ordered.

Qin Fang attaches great importance to the visitor from the Zhao family today. She only hopes that Wang Li can marry him as soon as possible so that her son can occupy a complete family.

Qin Fang had not been so anxious before, but she had seen the look in Wang Li's eyes when she looked at her belly many times. It was this look that made her dare not keep Wang Li at home anymore.

Qin Fang felt that she had done her best. After all, Zhao Jun's family conditions were really good. Although there might be some flaws, that was not a problem.

It’s just a mother-in-law, who doesn’t have one?

There are three workers in their family. When Wang Li gets married, there will be four people earning wages, and they will be more comfortable than she is at home.

What's more, that mother-in-law may not necessarily be difficult to deal with!

After bringing back the vegetables she bought, she continued to clean the house. The living room had already been cleaned, and they also borrowed a few stools from the neighbors in exchange for some sugar.

There was only brown sugar at home, which was the leftover from Qin Fang's confinement period, so Wang Jianguo exchanged it for some white sugar from his neighbor in the morning.

The people who came to the Zhao family were Zhao Jun's parents. Zhao Jun did not come, and Wang Li did not come back either, so the people who met this time were Zhao's parents, Wang Jianguo and Qin Fang, and the introducer.

The parents of both parties, together with the person who introduced them, gathered in Wang Jianguo's small living room.

Qin Fang put Xiaobao in the cradle and poured them some sugar water.

After Zhao Jun's parents took the teacup, they placed it on the table in front of them. The introducer took a sip and started talking.

After introducing the identities of both parties, he began to talk about the relationship between Zhao Jun and Wang Li.

"The two children have a good impression of each other, and the two are developing well, so this time we just came here to discuss and settle things for the two of them."

"Our Xiaoli is not that old, so there is no need to rush." ​​Wang Jianguo doesn't want Wang Li to get married so early.

Although he had inquired about Zhao Jun's character, Qin Fang was pregnant at that time and he felt that he had not found out very clearly. After the child was born, he had even less opportunity to observe Zhao Jun.

Now that Xiaobao is older, he has more time. Since their relationship is going to be settled, he wants to take a good look at Zhao Jun's character first.

"Xiao Li is not young anymore, and they have been together for more than half a year. Many people know about their relationship. If we don't settle it first, it might be bad for Xiao Li's reputation.

And we are not asking them to get married right now. Let them get engaged first, and then when they get along better, it won’t be too late for both of you to sit down and discuss the wedding date.” The matchmaker’s words sounded very nice, but her meaning was also very clear.

Zhao Jun often came to see Wang Li and had been to Wang Li's school. If there was no formal relationship between them, wouldn't others be suspicious?

This made it impossible for Wang Jianguo to say that he wanted to keep his daughter for a while longer.

"That's true." Qin Fang agreed. "Our Jianguo is just worried about his daughter. After all, he only has this one daughter and he has always treated her like the apple of his eye."

"We also know this, so Comrade Qin, would you like to hear the betrothal gift our family offers?" Seeing Qin Fang speak, Zhao's mother also spoke.

In fact, their family was not attracted to the Wang family, but to Wang Li's height and her job.

"Nowadays, weddings require three turns and one ring. We have already prepared the tickets. As long as you nod, we will let Xiaojun take Xiaoli to choose the style she likes.

In addition to these, we are also prepared to give them a betrothal gift of 180 yuan. This betrothal gift is the funds that we old couple give to their young family. After they get married, if they want to live with us, they can live together. If they don’t want to live, we will pay for them to rent a room and let them live by themselves. "Mother Zhao said very open-mindedly.

She actually didn't want to be separated from her son, but she also knew that the young couple didn't like living with their parents-in-law.

She still has to go to work, so it would be better to let the young couple live out on their own and experience the hardships of life. When they can't make ends meet anymore, they will naturally move back.

When Qin Fang heard what Zhao's mother said, her face changed, but she soon smiled again.

"You are really open-minded parents." Qin Fang praised.

Wang Jianguo also thought it was a good idea. His daughter didn't like housework very much. If she lived with her parents-in-law and had to take care of them, she would probably quarrel with them after she got married!

"You are being too dependent on these young people. They should respect you." Wang Jianguo said deliberately. He still agreed to let Wang Li and her husband move out.

"It's a new era now, there's no need to talk about these things." Zhao's mother said with a smile.

"In that case, we will definitely let them take all the betrothal gifts back home. Not only that, we will also contribute to their small family." Wang Jianguo saw that Zhao's mother was so understanding, so he naturally wouldn't be stingy.

Since the young couple are going to move out, he must prepare some things for them.

Hearing Wang Jianguo's words, Qin Fang immediately looked at him, but because Zhao's parents were sitting opposite her, she couldn't say anything and could only sit aside with an awkward smile.

After Zhao's parents finished their meal and left, Qin Fang could no longer keep the smile on her face.

"What did you mean by that earlier?"

"What?" Wang Jianguo was confused.

"As for what you said about you contributing to their small family, Jianguo, how much are you prepared to give? Are you going to empty your family's savings to give?" Qin Fang couldn't accept it.

"Xiao Li is my daughter, so naturally I have to prepare something for her."

"Isn't it enough to give her a job? A job can be said to be the best dowry!" Qin Fang knew that Wang Jianguo didn't have much money. If she gave Wang Li too much, what would happen to their lives?

She lost her job, and the family only has Wang Jianguo's salary. How can they live without this salary?

"Well, I still have my salary anyway, so it will only be difficult for a few months." Wang Jianguo gently persuaded Qin Fang.

Of course, if Qin Fang doesn't want to make it so difficult, she can just come up with the money herself.

"A few months? That's easier said than done. What about Xiaobao? Are you going to cut Xiaobao's food rations too?" Qin Fang was not prepared to argue with Wang Jianguo. She knew what Wang Jianguo valued. She hugged Xiaobao, half lowered her head, and her eyes were red.

"How could I deduct Xiaobao's food rations?" Wang Jianguo quickly retorted. "But Xiaoli's marriage is a major event in her life, how can I treat her unfairly?"

"I didn't say you should mistreat her," Qin Fang looked up, tears already filling her eyes, "I just, I just want you to do it within your ability. Xiaoli is also my child, how could I mistreat her.

But, but we can’t stop living just because Xiaoli is getting married!"

After saying this, Qin Fang's tears fell.

"I know I'm a stepmother. You never believed me, and I didn't handle your salary. Since you don't believe me, I won't care about this matter anymore. You can give Wang Li whatever you want. After all, she is your biological daughter.

As for Xiaobao, who can help him? I am a helpless mother, so I will write to his brother and ask him to send money back to support him. "After saying that, she took Xiaobao back to the bedroom, leaving only a few tears on the floor.

Qin Fang's tears did not touch Wang Jianguo's heart, but Qin Fang was right in saying that he could not treat his son badly because of Wang Li.

Qin Fang must have money, and she will definitely use it for her son, so Wang Jianguo plans to give the bulk of his money to Wang Li as a dowry, and keep the rest for raising his son.

The Wang family was preparing for Wang Li's wedding, and in the Qianshan Brigade, Wangshu was preparing New Year's goods with Aunt Luo. A few days ago, Qin Wangshu went to the city and used up all his tickets in the supply and marketing cooperative there.

It's not just her ticket, there's also the ticket in Aunt Luo's hand. She bought a lot of things and put them all in the space when she came back. After all, it's too difficult to squeeze into a bus, and it's even more difficult to squeeze in with things.

Qin Wangshu also left a message for Jianzi, asking him to bring her some things next time he came to move goods.

Qin Wangshu and Aunt Luo's life is getting better and better. Ever since Aunt Luo pointed out that Qin Wangshu was doing business in private, Qin Wangshu no longer concealed it.

Some of the things in the space were sold under the guise of the black market. Of course, no one outside of them knew what their lives were like.

During the past six months, Qin Wangshu has grown taller and gained some weight. At least her wrists are no longer so thin that they would break if squeezed.

It's just that her period still hasn't come, but considering the current sanitary conditions, it's actually a good thing that it hasn't come.

Now Aunt Luo and Qin Wangshu are frying meatballs together in the kitchen.

Fried food smells delicious. Qin Wangshu could smell the aroma in the kitchen while making a fire.

"Aunt, can't my fifth brother come back to visit this year?" This is her second time to celebrate the New Year in Qianshan Brigade. She wonders if Aunt Luo's son can come back to celebrate the New Year this year.

"He can't come back. He wrote back saying that he has too much work to do and can't take a leave to visit his family." Aunt Luo said indifferently.

"But not all soldiers are like this. I guess your brother won't be able to come back to visit."

But even if her brother had a home visit leave, he would not come to Qianshan Brigade, after all, their mother is still there!

"Yes, my brother also said it was true. But he also sent me a military coat. I heard from him that he was promoted and his allowance increased." Qin Wangshu still planned to save the money he sent and use it to get married in the future.

"He's rising so fast, and it makes me a little worried about him."

It’s not that he is worried about his safety. After all, the amulet can guarantee Qin Jingchu’s safety. But Qin Wangshu is afraid that Qin Jingchu will become fearless because of the amulet.

If he hadn't risked his life, how could he have been promoted so quickly!

"Then you can write a letter to persuade him." Aunt Luo could probably understand Brother Qin Wangshu's thoughts.

After all, their stepfather doesn't care about them, their mother is unreliable, and their sister is forced to go to the countryside. He will definitely have to work harder to support the two siblings.

"I have advised him, but it would be better if he could listen."

"Yeah, that brat of mine is the same." Aunt Luo felt the same way.

There's no way around it. This is how military families are. They worry about their loved ones who are in the army, but they won't persuade them not to join the army.

If no one carries the burden forward, how can they have a stable life in the rear!

"Let's send them some more things later, as a way of replenishing their supplies." The army's supplies should be sufficient, and the things you prepare yourself have a different meaning.

They had sent a batch of things over before the New Year, hoping to add one or two dishes to their New Year's meals.

Now that they are not short of things, I can send them some after the New Year.

Before the Chinese New Year, Aunt Luo and Qin Wangshu prepared a lot of good things, including a lot of meat every day. Sometimes Aunt Luo even felt a little guilty.

After all, in this era of food and clothing shortages, the food they eat is indeed a bit luxurious.

Qin Wangshu didn't think much of it. After all, she had never lacked meat in the modern world where she grew up.

Not only did she eat a lot herself, she also provided more to Mengge.

Brother Meng now pays more attention to Qin Wangshu, and at the same time he hides Qin Wangshu more tightly, not letting others know about Qin Wangshu's existence.

"Qin Zhiqing, I brought you the things you wanted." Jianzi jumped off the truck and handed Qin Wangshu a cloth bag.

In order to conceal the existence of Qin Wangshu, Jianzi became the only person under Mengge who had contact with Qin Wangshu.

For this purpose, Mengge specially taught him how to drive and used his connections and money to make him a member of the transport team.