Chapter 14 Lock it up and don’t separate

Grandpa He, who was being watched by Grandpa Shen, said with a black face: “Don’t worry, I wouldn’t agree to this marriage even if you didn’t say anything.” Thinking about how he had been blind and set up this marriage for his granddaughter, He Niusheng wished he could rush to the Xu family and settle the score with them. Damn it, because of Old Man Xu, they had given the Xu family so much care over the years, and he had even betrothed his granddaughter to them. But now? Thinking about it made his face burn. If it weren’t for the fact that the Xu family lived a bit far away and they were all working in the fields, he would have definitely gone to their house with his old buddies. “Not only that, there’s also your good elder brother’s family.

I don’t believe he didn’t know about this. Maybe he’s secretly gloating and laughing at us.” Thinking about He Daniu’s deadpan expression, Shen Shiyan had always held back for the sake of his son-in-law, but now? He glanced at He Erniu, who was black-faced, with a look of relief. He had often reminded them before that He Daniu didn’t look like a good person, with a shifty look in his eyes. But the He family, from top to bottom, wouldn’t listen, even his son-in-law, who didn’t come home once in many years, didn’t believe him. If it weren’t for the fact that he happened to see it, He Daniu came to arrange for his grandson to join the army this year, his son-in-law would have definitely agreed readily. Grandpa Shen’s words made the He family’s faces turn pale, and they all looked at Grandpa He with reproachful expressions. Actually, they had noticed He Da’s behavior over the years, but they pretended to be amicable for Grandpa He’s sake.

 But it was useless for them to think this way, He Da didn’t care about these familial feelings. He probably really wanted to drink their blood and eat their flesh, as Grandpa Shen said before, to pave the way for his children and grandchildren. “Old man, your elder brother has no face in front of me. His family must give an explanation for this, otherwise, you get out of here and go to his house.” Glancing at his son-in-law, Grandma He glared at her old man fiercely. If it weren’t for the fact that no one was at home right now, she would have gone to his house right now. Thinking about how their family had helped them over the years, the little old lady wished she could beat her own old man to death. Grandpa He, who had been repeatedly reminded, nodded, indicating that he understood. He would go to their house and talk to them when his family came back at noon.

 Everyone was satisfied with Grandpa He’s willingness to cooperate this time. He Wanqing, who was lost in her memories, saw that they were ready to go to He Cao’s house and immediately spoke up, afraid that she would be too late and alert the snake. “No, Grandpa, you can’t go to Grandpa’s house.” As soon as she said this, everyone looked up at her, wondering why she wouldn’t let them go. Suddenly, as if she had thought of something, the third aunt frowned at her: “Wanqing, you wouldn’t really want to marry Xu Weijun, would you?” If that were the case, she would send her husband to send a telegram right away, no matter what, she had to get her younger brother-in-law back. Looking at the same pair of eyes as before, He Wanqing shook her head violently. No, she didn’t want to marry that scum, she was going to give him to He Cao as a package deal, she just didn’t want her to get what she wanted. “What do you mean then?” asked Uncle Shen.

 “I want Xu Weijun to come back and live with He Cao in the village forever, and they can’t be separated.” He Cao must marry Xu Weijun, and Xu Weijun must also leave the military machinery factory security department in disgrace. Grandpa He and the others looked at each other, they understood what she meant. But they were afraid that it wouldn’t be easy to implement, after all, they couldn’t control the military machinery factory security department. “Wanqing, I’m afraid it won’t be easy. First of all, the wedding is so rushed, even if the security department of the machinery factory sends someone to investigate, it won’t be so fast. But by then, that dead girl He Cao will have already gotten a marriage certificate with your name. By then, it will be difficult to make him stay in the village to work in disgrace?” Grandma He had never worked in the machinery factory, but she felt it wouldn’t be easy, there wasn’t enough time!

 “It’s okay, there’s time. My dad’s former partner is there.” Thinking of that uncle, He Wanqing stood up abruptly: “Grandpa, just do as I say. For the wedding, stick to the things I want. Brother, ask your wife and sister-in-law to go to the Xu family to ask for money, and if they don’t give it, just say the marriage is off. Don’t forget to mention those rumors and point out that they are being evasive. Grandpa, when Grandpa comes back, go to his house to congratulate him and find out about He Cao’s situation.” Thinking that there were only ten days left, He Wanqing rushed out the door and ran towards her own house. She had to write letters to her father and the others, and also to the telecommunications department of the military machinery factory security department, and… Thinking about He Cao’s name change, she turned around and went back to the house, running to Uncle He: “Uncle, go and get He Cao’s name change file for me.

By the way, also the application she submitted yesterday, it would be best if Uncle Dazhu could write a witness statement.” “Grandpa, don’t forget to find out the names and addresses of He Cao’s in-laws.” As she left, she didn’t forget to remind Grandpa He. Seeing her running back and forth, the people in the room were about to ask, but a voice came from outside the door: “Seventh brother, let’s go to the commune together. We need to buy things for the wedding, I still have a lot to prepare.” While running home, she shouted loudly, trying to make sure that the neighboring courtyard could hear her, so that He Cao wouldn’t suspect anything. “I know.” He Jialin, who was obedient, finished speaking, nodded to his father, and then got up and left. Seeing that they had nothing to do with it, Grandma He and the others got up, instructed Uncle He and the others a few words, and then pulled their daughter-in-law aside to give her some good advice.

The two old ladies smiled at each other before walking towards the reclaimed land. Since their granddaughter wanted to lock these two up, they couldn’t hold back. As if they suddenly understood what she was going to do, everyone took their positions, without any of the anxiety they had just had. Grandpa Shen’s eyes flashed as he looked at his granddaughter’s back, then he pulled Grandpa He, who had been black-faced, and said: “Let’s go, He Daniu is watching the field in the west, let’s go over there and talk to him, and do some work by the way.” He wasn’t at ease with his clueless son-in-law going to talk to him, it was better if he went with him. Besides, he was a hundred percent unwilling to go to He Daniu’s house, he was afraid that he would see He Cao’s shameless face and couldn’t help but lecture her. If he spoiled his granddaughter’s plan, the best way was to talk to He Daniu alone outside. There were also many other old men there, and if they were together, would he be able to hold back and not say anything? “I know, let’s go.”

 Rolling his eyes at his son-in-law’s slightly contemptuous look, Grandpa He got up, put his hands behind his waist, and without waiting for him, walked away. Grandpa Shen shook his head at this, then instructed his sons a few words before following them out. After the four elders left, Uncle Shen and the others left one after another, returning to the field to continue working. Only Uncle He was looking for Uncle Dazhu everywhere, asking him to write a witness statement and not to spread it around.