In the reborn era, the lucky bag is enjoying the show in the factory area.

Two hundred and fifty or sixty dumplings were made. The four women ate about one hundred, and the three elders ate the rest. Not a single one was left.

Luo Yu wasn't surprised; this was the norm in Northeast China. The dumplings they made today weren't big, and Luo Yu could eat them one by one. A grown man who couldn't eat fifty wasn't a real man. If they were bigger, one person could eat more than thirty.

After the meal, Aunt Xi didn't let Luo Yu leave. She handed the task of washing the dishes to Guan Jingtian and then pulled Luo Yu aside to talk about her marriage to Xi Beizhan.

"I heard from the second son that two hundred is enough for the bride price? If not, can we add more?"

"Didn't you say you didn't want the radio? How about we change it to a dowry?"

Luo Yu laughed, "No matter how much you give, it's just going from one hand to the other. Xi Beizhan said that all the money will be mine after we get married. What's the use of an extra hundred or two? It's just nice talk. We still have to live our own lives."

Aunt Xi patted Luo Yu's hand and laughed heartily, "That's right. After we get married, all the money will be given to you. Give him two yuan a month, that's enough for his pocket money. You have to hide the rest well so he can't see it."

Aunt Xi started her scheme to trick her nephew again, teaching Luo Yu how to manipulate the men.

Qiu Ling listened with great interest, nodding and swaying her head in agreement as she ate sunflower seeds.

Guan Jingyi stopped doing her homework and lay on the kang (a heated brick bed) listening to Aunt Xi's chatter.

"What are you doing here? Go do your homework. You're everywhere, making you look like a jerk!"

Guan Jingyi raised her head and said, "So what if I want to hear this? Does that mean we won't get married? I should learn more now so that I can control the family finances in the future."

Luo Yu's lips twitched, and she quickly stepped back, leaving Xi Ergu room to maneuver and avoid accidental injury.

Unsurprisingly, that evening, Aunt Xi gave Guan Jingyi a good beating, making her run all over the yard while calling for her father to help.

Guan Daqiang was practically burying his head in the ground, pretending to be too drunk to hear. Enraged, Guan Jingyi ran into the house and locked Aunt Xi outside. She grabbed Guan Daqiang and asked him if she was still his little darling.

Luo Yu watched the excitement for a while before reluctantly returning to her room.

Xi Beizhan also secretly followed.

"Honey, how about I give you the money right now?"

Luo Yu couldn't help but rub her forehead.

"Comrade Xi Beizhan, aren't you afraid I'll go back on my word and embezzle your money?"

Why is this person a bit love-struck?

I'm giving her all my money after only knowing her for a week?

Xi Beizhan's head was spinning, and he shook his head repeatedly, "You can't do that, it's impossible."

Luo Yu took a deep breath, just about to say that anything is possible, when Xi Beizhan's big head was already close to hers, pouting and looking at her with a wronged expression.

"Wife, will you bear to part with me?"

The handsome face so close to Luo Yu dealt her another blow.

Luo Yu clutched her heart and couldn't help but back away from Xi Beizhan.

Oh my god, this is terrible! Someone, please save her!

If it happened again, she would definitely pounce on him without hesitation.

Luo Yu closed her eyes briefly. "Xi Beizhan, can you stop being so naive? We've only known each other for a short time and you're already giving me all your money. What if I'm a scammer?"

Is he a veteran?

Why doesn't it look like it?

Are all soldiers this naive and kind?

Xi Beizhan was unhappy that Luo Yu was so far away from him, so he stretched out his long arm and pulled her back to his side.

"I'm not stupid, why would I do such a thing? If you want to leave me, I'll chase you to the ends of the earth and find you, then tie you to the bed so you can't go anywhere."

No, tying you to the bed isn't enough. I'll break both your legs so you can't go anywhere.

Luo Yu was shocked.

Is this something a human would say? This is perverted!

Yes, if it were her, she probably would have done the same.

Long live understanding.

Luo Yu quickly composed herself and coughed.

"Of course I wouldn't do that. Why waste a good life like this? Besides, you're so beautiful, I wouldn't want to leave you."

Besides, she still has a lot of money with her, so she can't bear to part with it.

It has to be said that Luo Yu was easily won over by Xi Beizhan's handsome looks and money; otherwise, she wouldn't have agreed to the marriage after only three meetings.

"I knew it, you couldn't bear to part with me."

Xi Beizhan was showing off again, his legs spread apart, trembling like a street thug, showing no trace of having been a soldier.

Luo Yu was helpless.

Fine, think whatever you want. I really can't bear to lose you... your face and your money.

The two lingered there for a while longer, and only after Aunt Xi kept knocking on the door to remind them did Xi Beizhan reluctantly leave Luo Yu's room.

The marriage negotiations were only halfway through and not yet finished. Seeing that it was getting late, Aunt Xi didn't say anything more. She told the young couple to handle their own affairs and not to worry about it. Anyway, Luo Yu would have all the money in the future, so he could buy whatever he wanted.

Aunt Xi went back to her room to sleep.

The next day, Luo Yu got up early to sign in. Today, in addition to the ten yuan she received for signing in, she also received ten big red apples. Luo Yu was so happy that she smiled as she went to work in the morning.

Luo Yu was the first to arrive today. Fortunately, Director Xu gave her a key a couple of days ago, otherwise she would have had to stand in the cold corridor for a while.

The first thing to do after opening the door is to light the stove, and then go out to fetch and boil water.

Just as Shui sat down, Aunt Liu and the others arrived one after another.

"Little Luo came early today, the fire's already lit. Sister Zhao, do you have any tea leaves left? I'm out."

Aunt Zhao took a can of tea from the drawer and threw it on the table, saying, "Here, have some tea."

Aunt Liu happily made herself a cup of tea, then made some tea for Aunt Zhao and placed it next to her. Holding the teacup, she strolled over to Luo Yu's side.

"Little Luo, you've been here for several days now, what are your thoughts?"

Luo Yu: What are my thoughts? It's a good place to retire, I guess.

She had nothing to do all day long, either eating snacks or knitting sweaters, and she felt embarrassed to receive so much money every month.

"Our Women's Federation has a long way to go and arduous tasks ahead, I feel..."

Before Luo Yu could launch into a long speech, Aunt Liu quickly waved her hand, "Don't give us that useless stuff, just tell the truth."

Luo Yu looked around and, seeing that Director Xu hadn't arrived yet, moved closer to Aunt Liu and whispered, "Tell me the truth, Auntie. But don't tell anyone else what I'm about to say. Once we're out of here, I won't believe it even if I'm blind."

Aunt Liu glared at Luo Yu. "Am I that kind of person? What's wrong with telling the truth? Are there any outsiders in this house?"

Let me tell you, our women's federation is the most united in our mine. We're small, so there's not much to do. If one family has a problem, the whole family helps. I'm only doing this because I consider you one of my own; otherwise, I wouldn't even have asked."

Luo Yu was relieved.

It wasn't that she was unprepared, nor that she was careless; it was just that the older woman spoke too sincerely, and the key point was that once she left the house, she really didn't admit it, and Aunt Liu really couldn't do anything about it.

"Then I'll tell you."

Aunt Liu took a sip of tea and said, "Speak."

Luo Yu chuckled and whispered, "A perfect place to retire. I wouldn't trade it for a mountain of gold."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Liu burst into laughter and pointed at Luo Yu with her finger, "Well said, that's exactly it."