Rebirth in 1980, the rise of the golden age

Proposing marriage to Li Youjie is now a big event in the family.

The next morning, Li Guanghu took Li Youjie to Wang Jingui's house and specifically asked Wu Qiaolian to act as a matchmaker.

A matchmaker is not just responsible for arranging marriages. She is also involved in almost all matters related to betrothal gifts and gifts. It can even be said that everything is done under the guidance of the matchmaker.

Li Youcai and Chu Xinyan originally wanted to send Duoduo to kindergarten and pick her up when they got home, but the little guy seemed to know that something important happened today and refused to go.

In desperation, Li Youcai had to carry Duoduo back to the market.

Li Youcai called all the ticket scalpers who were hanging around in the market all day and asked them to sell industrial coupons.

Bicycles, sewing machines, radios, televisions, watches...

All of them.

Li Youjie is getting married, so these things are definitely indispensable.

"Youjie is getting married, so we have to prepare some gifts for him. What should we prepare?" Chu Xinyan is the sister-in-law. When her brother-in-law gets married, the couple must prepare gifts. Chu Xinyan wants to ask Li Youcai what he thinks.

Li Youcai pondered for a moment after hearing this.

This gift is really not easy to give.

It’s not that Li Youcai is reluctant to spend money, but even if he has money now, he can’t buy many things.

Such as gold.

At that time, gold was still under state control. There was no gold for sale on the market, and it was impossible to buy some gold to make jewelry.

"I'm going to the city tomorrow, so I'll stop by and see if there are any options."

"That's okay too."

When she was told that she wanted to be a matchmaker for Li Youjie, Wu Qiaolian agreed without hesitation.

The Li family is now the richest family in the brigade. Being a matchmaker for Li Youjie will naturally bring benefits, and it will also bring my family closer to the Li family.

Wu Qiao Lian readily agreed, saying that she would take care of the matter and would definitely make the proposal sound nice.

The father and son took Wu Qiaolian and took the bus to the county town.

In order to arrange Li Youjie's engagement, the whole family went out to buy him the gifts needed for the proposal.

On the other side, Huang Laosan's family also started cleaning up, preparing to welcome the guests from Lao Li's family and to meet the in-laws.

Huang Juan was wearing a paper hat made of newspaper and sweeping the dust in the house with a broom, while Huang Laosan was outside tidying up his yard to prevent guests from seeing his dilapidated yard and being looked down upon.

Tian Yulan was cleaning the windows of her own house.

"Mom, is it necessary to do this? It's just a matter of meeting and having a meal together. Why make such a fuss?" Huang Juan said reluctantly while working.

"What do you know? Your parents do this to give you face, so that you won't be looked down upon and bullied by others after you get married," said Tian Yulan.

"Li Youjie bullies me? He wouldn't dare even if I gave him two times the courage." Huang Juan said.

"Men, before they have you, they obey you in everything, but once they finally have you, they stop cherishing you. When you marry Li Youjie, you can't be so overbearing anymore. You have to do all the laundry, cooking, and housework."

"Men earn money outside, and women take care of the house. This is called men working outside and women working inside, understand?"

Huang Juan just felt that her mother's words were too feudal.

Women hold up half the sky.

Why must her half of the sky be filled with pots, pans, and utensils?

"I don't."

At the gate of the compound, Huang Long, the eldest son of the Huang family, also rushed back after hearing the news.

"Dad! Mom, we're back."

Huang Long was a soldier. After demobilization, he was assigned to the relatively remote Liumaohe Commune as a truck driver. He was considered to have a stable job with the government and got married early. He was considered the least troublesome and most promising child in the Huang family.

However, Liumaohe Commune is too far away from Changxing Brigade, so Huang Hu goes home less often.

"My son is back!"

Seeing Huang Longlin entering the yard, Tian Yulan was extremely happy. She immediately dropped the linen cloth in her hand and ran to greet her eldest son.

"Didn't your wife come back with you?" Huang Laosan also put down the shovel in his hand and asked.

"Her belly is getting bigger and bigger, and it's not convenient for her to walk. I was afraid that something might happen to her on the way, so I didn't let her come back with me."

Huang Long's wife is already 8 months pregnant.

Tian Yulan still wanted to go and take care of the child, but she was busy with family matters and had no time.

"How about your mother-in-law taking care of her?" Tian Yulan was a little worried that her silly son would leave his wife alone at home, so she asked.

"Well, my mother-in-law is taking care of me. Don't worry, everything is fine." Huang Long said with a smile.

"Brother." Huang Juan also came out of the house after hearing the voice.

"Our third sister is also getting engaged. Whose kid is so lucky?" Huang Long asked jokingly.

"He is the second son of the Li family in the Dongsheng Brigade next door. His name is Li Youjie. He is a classmate of your sister." Tian Yulan introduced him to Huang Long with a smile.

From the Dongsheng Brigade?

It's a poor place.

Huang Long instinctively felt that the Li family must also be a poor family.

"Why did you find a family from Dongsheng Brigade?" The smile on Huang Long's face gradually disappeared, and he said softly.

It had only been a few days since Li Youjie found a job for Huang Hu, and Tian Yulan and Huang Laosan had not had time to tell their eldest son, so Huang Long did not know the situation of Li Youjie's family.

"What's wrong with the Dongsheng Brigade?" Huang Juan understood what her brother meant and said with a pout.

"It doesn't matter. You are my sister, and I hope you can find a good family. Don't be deceived by sweet words and marry into a poor family to suffer."

Huang Long was of course worried about his own sister, fearing that she would be deceived.

"Your sister has a sharp eye. She found this family and it worked. The bakery and the big market in the county town are their property. Your brother's job was arranged by them." Huang Laosan said.

"The second brother has a formal job?" Huang Long said in surprise.

"Yes, he works as an operator in the county bakery, as a formal employee. It's an easy job. Zhou Yan's family has also agreed to their plan. Huang Hu now earns 36 yuan a month, plus bonuses, he earns much more than Zhou Yan." Tian Yulan's face was full of joy when she mentioned this.

Now Huang Hu goes home every day with a smile on his face, and he looks very energetic.

"That's really great." Huang Long said with a smile.

"Now you don't look down on us because we are from the Dongsheng Brigade?" Huang Juan asked with a pout.

"How dare I? The bakery and the market are huge industries that belong to other people. If you marry them, you will be the landlord's wife. Maybe my brother will have to ask you for help in the future."

"Cut~!"

"That depends on my mood."

"Okay, stop talking nonsense. Big brother, help your dad clean up the yard." Tian Yulan interrupted the brother and sister's bickering.

Old Li's family bought some items for the gift and made some adjustments when they got home.

Li Guanghu put on his Zhongshan suit again, and Li Youjie also put on a western suit and dressed himself up neatly. The family, along with Wu Qiaolian, the matchmaker, went to Changxing Brigade.