Xianshui Village, a small village that can hardly be found on today’s maps, is quietly located on the edge of the narrow Xianshui River.

The village is very small, with less than a hundred households. The entire village is still covered with mud walls, and under the cover of the trees with fallen leaves, it presents a gray tone.

More than two hours later, Lin Fang stood on the top of a long slope, looking at the small palm-sized village. This was where his original family was.

There are no beautiful mountains and clear waters in the Jiangnan water town in my previous life, nor is there the ever-spreading verdant green throughout the four seasons. There is only vigor and simplicity here.

When he walked into the village, the sense of simplicity that greeted him was even more obvious. I don't know if it was an illusion, but he actually felt a sense of intimacy.

"Jianqiang is back?"

"College students are back. Is this a holiday? It's quite early!"

"Yesterday, your mother was still talking about you, and she's back today. It's really accurate!"

"Hey, what's going on with your eye sockets? They're black and green. Could it be that you were beaten for climbing on a girl's wall at night?"

When people in the village saw him, they all greeted him with simple and rough words. Although these people had loud voices, he didn't feel any other meaning. They were all full of concern.

From the memory of the original owner, Lin Fang found out the answer. This was everyone's concern for him, the first college student in the village to pass the exam.

Perhaps these people will care about themselves when it comes to their own interests, and they will be rude and even violent, but this does not affect the simple thoughts in their simple characters: scholars should be respected!

My uncles, grandparents, and aunts called me all the way, and I arrived at the door of my house, a small gatehouse with an earthen wall and an earthen courtyard, less than one and a half meters wide.

It was also the first time for Lin Fang to see this kind of building with his own eyes, and he was indeed a little curious.

However, his attention was immediately attracted by the three or two bicycles parked at the door. According to the memory of the original owner, the family was very poor and had no bicycles at all.

And it's not the right time for relatives to come now, as it's not the right time. This is not normal.

"Brother, why are you back?"

A very thin girl ran out immediately, holding a cabbage that had just been dug out of the soil, her face full of surprise.

"Well, I'm back after the holiday. Jianmei, are there guests at home today?" Lin Fang asked.

In front of him is Lin Jianqiang's sister Lin Jianmei, who is now Lin Fang's biological sister.

It's just that the little girl is really too thin. She should have developed normally at the age of 17, but now she looks shriveled and stunted, which makes Lin Xinxin feel a little distressed.

He could be indifferent to Liu Xiaoxu, but he couldn't help but feel very fond of this sister, and he didn't know if this was the legendary blood relationship.

There is no way, he was an only child before, and he has never experienced the kind of relationship between brothers and sisters, so it is really difficult to judge.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he said this, Lin Jianmei's face suddenly became shy, and without answering, she said directly: "I'll tell mom!"

As he said that, he turned around and ran away.

Lin Fang was a little confused and didn't understand what it meant.

However, everyone else in the room also heard the sound and came out, looking at Lin Fang in surprise.

"elder brother?"

"Jianqiang?"

Lin Fang recognized it. In addition to his younger brother Lin Jiangang, there were four other people, three boys and one girl, two uncles, the eldest uncle Lu Yuquan, the second uncle Lu Yuhe, a cousin, and his aunts Lu Xiaowen and Yang Fengying!

The two uncles treated Lin Fang and his family quite well, and Lin Fang did not dare to neglect them and quickly greeted them.

During the exchange of greetings, a woman with a slightly older face walked out of the kitchen quickly. Her clothes were all old, and although they were not patched, Lin Fang still saw that the corners of her cotton-padded jacket were lifted up and exposed.

Why is cotton so white?

In his memory, she had worn this cotton-padded jacket for seven years, and it seemed that it was still made of cloth and cotton that her father, whom he had never met, bought her with money after he returned from working in the first year.

Lin Fang almost didn't dare to unbutton his military coat because the clothes he was wearing were so good. Looking at the woman in front of him and this shabby little yard, he felt strongly out of place.

Lin Fang keenly noticed that the moment she saw herself, her eyes were almost full of light.

He was shocked in an instant. Lin Fang felt that he had never seen that look even from his mother in his previous life. It was so hot that it made him feel like a thief occupying a magpie's nest, uneasy.

Lin Fang knew that this was Lu Yuxiu, the mother of the original owner Lin Jianqiang, an ordinary woman who was dedicated to her family and children.

And now, with that look in his eyes, Lin Fang decided that this was also his mother!

He has to let this woman live a good life, he must!

Not because of the original Lin Jianqiang, but because of that extremely concerned look just now!

Lin Fang originally thought that he would not have any emotions towards this strange rural woman, but at this moment, looking at her hair that already had silver threads on her head, and her face that had lost its luster under years of wind and frost, especially

When she looked at him, her eyes were full of brilliance, and Lin Xing was suddenly very moved, very warm, very hot.

"mom!"

It was easier and smoother than he imagined to shout out, and it actually brought tears to his eyes.

"Qiangwa, why are you back? The Chinese New Year is still a month away. Your factory is on holiday so early?"

Lu Yuxiu asked quickly.

But suddenly she saw Lin Fang still had dark blue eyes, and the smile on Lu Yuxiu's face suddenly turned into worry: "Qiang baby, what's wrong with your eyes? What's wrong?"

Lin Fang hurriedly explained: "Mom, don't worry, this is just two nights ago when I got up to go to the toilet and accidentally fell on the road. It's okay. It will be fine in two days!"

Lu Yuxiu was easy to fool around in other matters, but she was never easy to fool around when it came to the three children. She didn't listen to him at all. She walked over and looked at him closely for a long time. Finally, she glared at him fiercely and just said: "Wait a minute."

After dinner, I'll boil an egg for you and roll it around to quickly disperse the blood!"

He didn't know if it was an illusion, but at the glance of the mother he had just met, he felt that all the lies had been seen through.

Fortunately, Lu Yuxiu didn't say anything more, so he breathed a sigh of relief.

After the interlude, Lu Yuxiu and her daughter Lin Jianmei continued to cook in the kitchen, while Lin Fang replaced his brother Lin Jiangang's role in accompanying the guests in the room.

The eldest brother is the father, which is especially obvious in rural families without fathers. The Lin family implements this very thoroughly.

After chatting for a long time, Lin Fang figured out the purpose of these three uncles and the cousin's visit today. It turned out that they were here to mediate with his sister Lin Jianmei.

"Jianqiang and Jianmei are not young anymore. They are both over 17, and even a child in the old society could walk.

In rural areas, it is said that it is early for a matchmaker to find a match. If you don't look for your husband's family, it will be difficult to find a match. In two years, those families with better families will be picked out by others.

My aunt got engaged to your uncle when she was 16 years old. When your second aunt got engaged, she said she was 17, but in fact she was not. We met in the first month of the year, so she said she was not even over 16 years old!"

While telling Lin Fang about her sister's marriage, her eloquent cousin Yang Fengying used examples from previous generations. At first glance, it seemed very reasonable.

Lin Fang had heard of such a situation, but he didn't expect to have the opportunity to see such a scene with his own eyes. He had never participated in any rural affairs in his previous life, so he was really surprised.

However, he was surprised. Lin Fang did not neglect business matters. He had other ideas about his sister's marriage.

Although it is true that rural girls in this era get married early, his sister is only 17 years old, so he still thinks it is too early to talk about a matchmaker.

And he had other plans for this matter. He didn't want his sister to get married casually like this. Even if she wanted to marry, it would be her own choice in the future, instead of just getting married casually after meeting each other. Whoever she met depended on luck.

It would be fine if he hadn't encountered this matter. Now that he had encountered it, he would naturally stop it.

"Fifth aunt, what does my mother think about this matter?"

Brothers of the same family in rural areas generally have the habit of ranking according to their age. Lu Xiaowen is the fifth eldest, and Lin Fang is also called the fifth aunt.

Seeing that Lin Fang had no objection, Yang Fengying burst into laughter and said, "Your mother doesn't have any objections. Of course she is happy!"

Lin Fang had already guessed this. After all, his mother, Lu Yuxiu, showed no unhappy expression when she came out just now, and even her sister, Lin Jianmei, seemed to have a shy look.

Therefore, he did not object directly, but asked in an inquiring tone: "Oh, I wonder which village or family the fifth aunt is telling Jianmei about?"

"Baijiagou, Bai Yaomin's family, his son is called Bai Haifei, he is the same age as Jiangang, they are still classmates!"

This time it was not Yang Fengying who spoke, but her second uncle Lu Yuhe.

"I know Bai Yaomin very well. He is a nice person. He always smiles and never quarrels with others. He is also very popular in Zhuangzi. They have five children in their family. Two of their daughters are already married. The younger daughter only got married during the Chinese New Year last year.

The marriage was in Wangjiahe. The eldest son's family has separated, and now the two sons are living with the old couple.

In two years' time, when Jianmei gets married, the family will probably be separated in less than two years. By then, it won't be much of a drag. You can live your own life, and you won't have to fight for food from the same pot like other families!"

Lin Fang nodded and remembered the situation. He would ask his brother again later alone. If the whole family couldn't persuade him to get engaged, he might as well know some information in advance.

Seeing that Lin Fang seemed to be silent, his uncle Lu Yuquan also spoke: "Jianqiang, you are working now, but in the past few years, your family has been empty. It is not easy for your mother. If you are capable, the family will

It's up to you to pull it.

Jiangang is now 19. It’s time to find a partner. If it’s later, there won’t be a suitable one.

I originally planned to tell Jiang Gang first, but with the situation in your family, except for you, a college student with a good name, everyone else would shake their heads when they heard it!

Jianqiang, it’s good to be a college student, but you have to make money first. If you don’t make money, you’re nothing in the village!

My uncle also knows that the family will be better in a few years, but after all, we are too poor now.

You are not an official, and your monthly salary is only about 100 yuan, which is not as much as others who go out to work.

Don't worry about what my uncle says, but this is the situation in your family!"

Lin Fang had nothing to say and could only remain silent.

He didn't dare to immediately take out the 50,000 yuan, slap it on the table, and yell something like "Who are you looking down on?", that's what only a fool would do.
Chapter completed!