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

"Well... I can't say for sure, we'll have to listen to the doctor."

"Oh dear, my sister Hongmei is going to suffer. It's not as comfortable as staying at home in the hospital. But we can't say anything else, it's all for the sake of healing her leg injury."

Yes, that's exactly right.

Cui Dashan looked embarrassed and mumbled the words as if they were being squeezed out of his throat.

I've been at Lao Liu's house for almost an hour, and everything I say is credible and plausible.

Moreover, no one from the Liu family refuted what he said to his face.

It's better now.

When Liu Jia returned, he was speechless in the blink of an eye.

This kid has a sharp tongue!

Although he smiled on the surface and said a lot of flattering things to Liu Jia, Cui Dashan was still a little scared when he spoke to Liu Jia.

"Let's not talk in the yard, let's all come inside. It's so hot and humid right now, it might rain in a bit."

When Liu Jiagang made the suggestion, Cui Dashan immediately refused.

"Sanzi is right. It's getting late, and the weather isn't good today, so I won't linger any longer. I'll head back early."

Liu Jia feigned an attempt to persuade him to stay.

"Uncle Cui, look, I just got here and you're already leaving. Shouldn't we at least chat inside for a bit before you go?"

"No, no, I've already said everything, I need to go back early."

Cui Dashan kept saying he wanted to go back as soon as possible, as if going back late would cause a major disaster.

Liu Jianye also wanted to keep Cui Dashan around a little longer.

Before he could even finish speaking, Cui Dashan was already about to leave the courtyard.

So the family saw Cui Dashan off at the door.

Cui Dashan waved his hand several times before the Liu family members finally turned around and went back.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, Liu Jia asked Liu Jianye, "Second brother, what brings your father-in-law here?"

Liu Jia usually spoke casually, so Liu Jianye didn't correct him much after hearing him say that.

"Well, we're here for the wedding."

"Is it still about raising the bride price?"

"No, this old Cui said that the issue of raising the bride price was a mistake made by mistake. He came here just to ask when he can get married."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jia grinned.

"Second brother, it seems that you and your wife, being the two young ones, have managed to keep the old man in check. Your father-in-law can't wait any longer, can he?"

As Liu Jia's words became increasingly absurd, Zhang Guilan couldn't help but offer a reminder.

"Sanzi, what are you saying? You're getting more and more outrageous. If others hear you saying this, they'll laugh at you."

"What's so funny? The Cui family isn't even afraid of being laughed at after something like this happened, but I just said a few words, and you're worried about people laughing at me? I'm not afraid at all!"

Liu Jia raised his head and smugly raised his eyebrows.

Beside him, Liu Yutian also sighed.

"Old Cui's visit this time has really given us a tough problem. What should we do? This is so awkward!"

Liu Jia approached Liu Yutian, picked up a palm-leaf fan from the side, and fanned himself twice in front of Liu Yutian.

"Isn't it just discussing marriage? Dad, why are you so worried? My second brother got married, isn't that a relief for you? This is a good thing."

Like all parents in the world, Liu Yutian and his wife worked hard to raise their three sons, hoping that they would get married and start their own families.

The second son's marriage has been delayed for so long by Old Cui's family, and now that he's finally getting married, it should be a happy occasion no matter how you look at it.

Liu Jia couldn't understand why his father would sigh.

Could it be... because of Cui Hongmei's leg?

Liu Jia's gaze sharpened, and he quickly looked at Liu Jianye beside him.

"Second brother, is my sister-in-law's leg alright? What did the doctor say? Is she recovering well?"

Hearing the key points Liu Jia asked, Liu Jianye simply didn't hide anything and directly explained Cui Hongmei's injuries.

"The doctor said that the bone is broken in two, so it definitely needs to be taken good care of. It will take at least three months, and when it will be fully healed depends on the recovery process."

"You're recovering well now, but what Old Cui said was really disheartening. We all thought it was too much. If Hongmei knew, I don't know how upset she would be!"

"I don't know how to say this to Hongmei."

At first, Liu Jianye was able to control his emotions, but when he started talking about Old Cui, his brows furrowed more and more.

Finally, they were all twisted into the shape of the Chinese character "川".

"Second brother, what did he say?" Liu Jia's heart clenched.

Liu Jianye kicked a tree branch in the yard and said irritably, "He said he wants us to get married as soon as possible, preferably after Hongmei is discharged from the hospital."

"What? Will you be able to move around easily after being discharged from the hospital? Your leg isn't fully healed yet, so how can you get married?"

“That’s what I said at the time, but guess what he said? He said that you can get married even if you have crutches, and that you can find a wife if you want to. He also said he wouldn’t ask for more dowry, and he just wanted me to get married quickly!”

Thinking of Old Cui's attitude, Liu Jianye felt a surge of anger.

Beside him, Liu Jia was also completely bewildered.

What kind of father is this?

When parents hear that their daughter is getting married, they all cry and are reluctant to let their daughter go.

But he was doing the opposite; he was raising both hands and desperately pushing his daughter out!

No wonder Liu Jianye said that Cui Hongmei felt upset after hearing this.

As an observer, Liu Jia was furious upon hearing such words.

Not to mention the disappointment her biological daughter would feel upon hearing this.

Cui Hongmei is stubborn; otherwise, she wouldn't have jumped off the roof.

If she heard that, she would probably make a scene again.

Liu Jianye's words silenced everyone.

At that time, Old Cui probably sensed something, and after he finished speaking, he said that they should discuss it properly.

What else is there to say? After all, marriage is a big deal.

"Sanzi, to tell you the truth, it took me several attempts to suppress my anger. At that moment, I really wanted to push him out!"

"It's alright, Third Brother. It's normal for you to think like that. If it were me, I probably would have pushed him away already! What kind of person is he!"

The two brothers talked back and forth, their faces full of disdain.

Seeing this, Liu Yutian frowned as well.

“I know you’re all angry, but we need to discuss how to resolve this.”

“Hongmei is a good girl. Your mother and I have also decided that she is our daughter-in-law. Why don’t we do as Old Cui said?”

"Anyway, you've already set a date, so it's fine if it's a little earlier. At worst, everyone will be busy for a while, and then it will all be over."

While speaking, Liu Yutian kept looking in Liu Jianye's direction.

Although he was the head of the household, it was still the second son who got married.

Whether or not to marry Cui Hongmei after she is discharged from the hospital depends on the second son's opinion.

Liu Jianye thought his second son would agree, but to everyone's surprise, after listening to him, he simply twisted his neck.

"Dad, why should we let him lead us by the nose? Why should we obey whatever he says? If I really don't want to get married, are they going to force me to marry him?"

Liu Jia was stunned again, staring at Liu Jianye in disbelief.

"Second brother, are you confused? Why are you being so stubborn at a time like this? Our Liu family is getting a wife, it's not like we're arguing with Old Cui. He finally agreed, so just hurry up and bring the wife home!"

"Yeah, let's not worry about how well Old Cui handled this matter. Let's get a wife first. Otherwise, what if he changes his mind later?"

Thinking of Old Cui's inconsistency, Zhang Guilan felt a pang of panic.

In just a few days, they have already changed twice.

He can't feel at peace until he gets a wife.

At this moment, Liu Jianye said something.

"Father and Mother, I know you're anxious, and I'm anxious too. The key question is, even if Hongmei's parents agree, is Hongmei willing? Have you thought about this?"

As soon as these words came out.

The courtyard became quiet.

Apart from the sparrows chirping a few times on the branches, there were no other sounds.

Old Cui is not very reasonable, and Cui Hongmei is stubborn.

If these two are at odds, why bother getting married?

Just wait and see if you can mediate these fights!

Liu Jianye hit the nail on the head, and the Liu family fell silent.

At that moment, a deep, muffled voice came from behind.

"Then what should we do? We can't just make Old Cui write a guarantee, can we? What era are we living in? Why would we make him sign and put his fingerprint on something?"

Following the sound, everyone looked and soon, Liu Xinguo arrived in the courtyard.

"Brother, why are you back? Who's at the factory?"

Upon seeing Liu Xinguo, Liu Jianye hurriedly asked a question.

We have a large number of orders for baskets right now, and the factory can't be without staff.

As Liu Xinguo walked, he replied, "Don't worry, your sister-in-law is over there. Chunyan just picked some wild vegetables in the field, saying that Mother likes to eat them. I'm bringing them to Mother. I'll be leaving in a bit."

The wild vegetables in Liu Xinguo's hands were lush and green, and looked very appealing.

Zhang Guilan immediately smiled.

"I was talking about this with Da Yan'er just a couple of days ago, and I never expected to actually see this prickly vegetable today."

“Da Yan’er told me that she would personally deliver it back, but I figured her legs aren’t as long as mine, so I’d better come back myself.”

Liu Xinguo put the wild vegetables next to the well, then turned around and said, "We haven't even entered the door yet, and we've already heard you say that Old Cui is changing quickly. So let's get things done before he changes, shall we?"

Liu Jia looked at Liu Jianye and said, "Yes, I think my second sister-in-law would also like to marry into our family as soon as possible."

Before Liu Jianye could speak, Liu Jia had already placed his hand on Liu Jianye's shoulder.

"Second brother, this important and long-term task is now entrusted to you. Whether our Liu family can have another member is up to you!"

"Do your parents agree too?"

Liu Jianye's words were full of probing.

“Of course I agree! It’s a good thing to have another person. We can support her from our own family. She’s our Liu family’s daughter-in-law anyway,” Zhang Guilan said first.

Liu Yutian remained silent, which was tantamount to agreeing.

"Okay, I'll go to the hospital and talk to Hongmei about it later, and see what she says."

The group whispered among themselves in the courtyard for a long time before finally settling on the matter.

I thought things would calm down for a while.

But who knew that in the middle of the night, people from Old Cui's house came again!

It was drizzling at the moment, and it was pitch black outside.

The door knocker at Old Liu's house was being banged on repeatedly!

At the same time, it was accompanied by urgent shouts.

"Brother Liu, are you home? Open the door!"

Liu Jia was still dreaming when he vaguely heard the shouts and jumped up from the earthen bed.

"Who is it?"

Before Liu Yutian and Zhang Guilan could speak, Liu Jia had already craned his neck and shouted.

then.

The lights in Liu Yutian's room were also turned on.

Hearing thunder outside, Liu Yutian instinctively put on a raincoat and went outside.

Just then, the sounds from outside came again.

"We're from Cui Family Village. Something's happened to Brother Cui, Brother Liu, please open the door!"

Liu Yutian was stunned.

Is something wrong with Brother Cui from Cuijiazhuang?

Upon closer inspection, Liu Yutian suddenly shuddered!

Even their pace quickened.

"Coming, coming, open the door now! What's wrong, Cui Dashan?"

"I'm sick, let's open the door and talk!"

Liu Jia had just arrived at the door when he overheard this conversation.

Weird!

Cui Dashan is sick, why doesn't he go to the hospital?

Why were they rushing to Xili Village in the dead of night?

What kind of mischief is Old Cui up to now?