Reborn in 1979, with a female educated youth lying next to me.

Zhou Fengshou looked resolute, while Liu Jia was speechless with emotion.

After swallowing hard, Liu Jia finally gave a thumbs up.

"Uncle Zhou, that's brilliant of you!"

“That’s right, that’s how we should do it. We can’t let people look down on us.”

“Li Zhenhe treats Caixia like a treasure and doesn’t want her to suffer any injustice. We all know that. There’s a long road ahead, so there’s no need to mess up the rules over the bride price.”

Zhou Fengshou looked at Liu Jia and said something as well.

"I don't care about style or anything like that, Uncle Zhou. But when someone gets married, the whole village is watching. If I set such a high bar, what will happen to the rest of the weddings?"

"Uncle, you're right. I didn't think that far ahead. So, let's keep the bride price at eighty-eight?"

Seeing Zhou Fengshou nod, Liu Jia then asked another question.

"Uncle, what are your thoughts on the dowry?"

Zhou Fengshou reiterated, "We do what others do; we don't seek special treatment."

Liu Jia never expected that the issue of betrothal gifts and dowry would be resolved so easily.

However, considering that he had not yet met Caixia's mother, Liu Jia added.

“Uncle, this marriage is a big deal, it can’t be decided in a few words. You and Auntie should discuss it these next few days. If there’s anything you need, just tell me and I’ll pass the message on to Li Zhenhe.”

"Also, don't forget to ask Caixia's opinion. I'm a grown man and I don't know what's popular among these young girls, so you guys should ask her too."

"We need to handle this matter properly; we can't act rashly."

Liu Jia spoke with a serious expression, and the composure in his words made Zhou Fengshou's heart tremble.

Liu Jia has really grown up; he's not as impulsive in his speech and actions as before.

It turns out that a person can grow up so quickly.

Zhou Fengshou had long admired Liu Jia, and seeing the boy's remarkable transformation filled him with joy.

I had always wanted Caixia to marry Liu Jia, but in the end, the two were destined to be apart.

Thinking about Li Zhenhe now, Zhou Fengshou felt a little comforted.

Both children are good children. Liu Jia can't be my son-in-law, but Li Zhenhe is not bad either.

Overjoyed, Zhou Fengshou couldn't help but say, "Everything is fine."

"Everything's great? Uncle Zhou, Caixia isn't even married yet, and you're already this happy?"

Seeing Zhou Fengshou so happy, Liu Jia couldn't help but tease him a couple of times.

Thinking about the bride price, Liu Jia raised an eyebrow. "Tell me, if you weren't the production team leader of Xili Village, you could have accepted this two hundred yuan bride price, right? Do you regret it now?"

"You brat, you can't believe you're connecting things that have nothing to do with each other! What does a dowry of two hundred yuan have to do with the production team leader!"

"It's very important. You don't need to worry about so much if you're not the production team leader..."

Before Liu Jia could finish speaking, there was a sudden "snap".

It sounded like a bamboo pole falling to the ground.

Zhou Fengshou and Liu Jia both looked in the direction of the sound.

"Hey, Captain, what? Two hundred yuan?"

On Tuesday, my eyes were glazed over, and I was practically drooling.

As soon as I entered the door, I heard Liu Jia say two hundred yuan, and also mention the production team leader and something like that.

Hearing something that didn't make sense, he got so anxious that he knocked over the bamboo pole.

This is really...

On Tuesday, he forced a smile, his eyes blinking incessantly.

Liu Jia gave him a cold glance, her expression immediately turning impatient.

I wasn't in a good mood this Tuesday.

Don't be fooled by his smile; it's a smile that hides a knife!

"It's nothing, it has nothing to do with you."

"I know it has nothing to do with me, I'm just asking. Two hundred yuan is not a small amount, how much can you buy with that?"

When I came to talk to her on Tuesday, she kept smiling and lingered, reluctant to leave.

Zhou Fengshou stood up. "Erlaizi, what's the matter?"

“It’s nothing. My hoe broke. Ji Gongyuan said I could poke it a couple of times on the stones in the production team’s yard.”

To convince Zhou Fengshou, Zhou Erlai actually picked up the hoe handle and showed it to him.

“Alright, you can fix it,” Zhou Fengshou turned to Liu Jia, “You’re not going to work this afternoon, right? Then go ahead and do your thing. I have something to do, so I’ll be going now.”

"Okay, then we'll get in touch again later."

As Liu Jia spoke, he also stood up.

Before Zhou Erlai on the other side could react to what was happening, Liu Jia and Zhou Fengshou had already left one after the other.

Seeing that neither of them was paying attention to him, Zhou Erlai spat hard on the ground.

"Pah! What's so great about him? He's just a production team leader, and he thinks he's all that, looking down on everyone!"

"Because I didn't hear what you were saying. It's just two hundred yuan, right? I can figure out what happened. You think you can hide it from me? No way!"

"I know even if you don't tell me!"

On the surface, she doesn't want to talk to me, but actually she's afraid I'll find out about their relationship!

Thinking back to what was said earlier, even a fool could figure out what was going on!

……

In front of the dinner table.

Zhou Caixia looked at her parents, too shocked to utter a single word.

Why is Liu Jia discussing her engagement with Li Zhenhe so soon after going out?

This Liu Jia didn't even tell me beforehand.

I feel so embarrassed to be being watched by them!

“Caixia, the man’s side has brought this up. What do you think? Tell us. You can’t leave it to others to guess!”

Seeing that Zhou Caixia remained silent, Zhou Fengshou grew anxious.

Now, everyone in Xili Village knows about the girl and Li Zhenhe. If the marriage isn't settled, people will definitely start gossiping again!

Zhou Caijuan kept her head down, holding a rice bowl in her hands, but her eyes remained fixed.

She was unaware of her younger sister's little schemes.

Caixia liked Liu Jia, but that was in the past.

Why aren't you making a statement now? Are you regretting it?

In the end, Zhou Caijuan couldn't hold back any longer.

“Caixia, didn’t you say before that Li Zhenhe was a pretty good guy? Why are you hesitating at this crucial moment?”

"No, I'm not the kind of person who drags things out, but the thought of getting married makes me feel uneasy. I don't want to leave my parents."

As soon as these words came out.

Zhou Fengshou and his wife breathed a long sigh of relief.

The anxiety that had been gripping my throat just now instantly subsided.

So it turns out he just couldn't bear to leave them. I really thought it was because of that kid Liu Jia!

A hint of relief flashed across Zhou Fengshou's face.

"A daughter will grow up and get married sooner or later. How can she stay with her parents for the rest of her life?"

"So what if she stays with her parents for the rest of her life? There are plenty of daughters who don't get married, and there are even women in the village who marry into their husband's family."

Zhou Caixia stiffened her neck and started arguing with Zhou Fengshou again.

Caixia's mother coughed heavily.

"Alright, what are you saying? Why are you bringing up the topic of sons-in-law marrying into families again? We're not old-fashioned. Whether it's you or your sister, we never intended to keep you at home. You should get married when you're ready."

Zhou Caixia pouted and muttered under her breath, "Everyone else's mother is reluctant to part with her daughter, but you say that, as if you can't wait to kick us out as soon as possible."

"You have no idea what I'm thinking. Your sister is alright, but with your stubborn and impulsive personality, I'm worried you won't be able to get married."

Caixia's mother was not at all reserved in her speech.

After he said that, everyone at the table fell silent.

Finally, Zhou Fengshou broke the silence.

“I’ve already talked to Liu Jia about the bride price. Let’s not do that kind of thing. Just do what’s popular in the village now. Pretend you’re discussing it with your mother, and then tell Liu Jia later.”

"So my third brother became the matchmaker between me and Li Zhenhe? Shouldn't we treat him to a meal?"

Zhou Fengshou glared at Zhou Caixia.

"All you ever think about is food. Even when you're eating, you're never involved. Don't worry about it, I'll handle it."

Before Zhou Fengshou could finish speaking, a sharp sound suddenly came from outside the door.

"Captain, are you home?"

Zhou Caixia raised an eyebrow. "Who is this? It sounds like a loudspeaker."

“It sounds like it to me too,” Zhou Caijuan added.

Zhou Fengshou put down his chopsticks and stood up. "Is she home? Who is it?"

Although he recognized Zhang Dalou's voice, Zhou Fengshou still asked politely.

“It’s me, Cuihua.”

As soon as the voice came over, Zhou Caixia quickly pursed her lips, "Why is Zhang Dalaba here? She never comes here without a reason."

"Keep your voice down, don't let anyone hear you."

As soon as Caixia's mother finished her reminder, Zhang Cuihua's voice rose considerably.

"It's good that you're home. I was wondering why you weren't home, Captain. I came over to ask you something. Could you explain it to me?"

Zhang Cuihua's visit was ill-intentioned, and not only Zhou Fengshou could see it clearly, but the mother and her two children in the house also knew it perfectly well.

Zhou Caixia wanted to go outside to take a look, but her mother grabbed her arm.

"Don't meddle in adults' affairs. Sit down and eat."

Zhou Caixia sat back down, but her ears were perked up.

yard.

Before Zhou Fengshou could say anything, Zhang Dalaba had already plopped down on a bench.

"Speak, what is it?"

Zhang Dalaba frowned and spoke through gritted teeth.

"About the bride price, everyone in the village is saying that your family has raised the bride price to two hundred. Is that true?"

“You say you’re the production team leader, yet you’ve set such a precedent. Your family is marrying off a daughter, and your family wants money, whatever you want, fine. But what about us who have sons?”

"Two hundred yuan is no small sum. Now I'm even struggling to find a wife. We need to talk about this!"