mijobooks Chapter 50 Revealed
Chapter 50 Revealed
While helping He Yuzhu with chores and preparing lunch for everyone, Sister Liu and Sister Wang also continued to correct He Yuzhu's views on marriage.
He Yuzhu spoke politely, but he was determined not to give the other party the wrong impression.
He felt it wasn't the right time and shouldn't reveal his intentions too soon.
The workers from the steel rolling mill who came to Wangjiazhuang Commune to support agriculture are in for a treat today.
They don't usually get to enjoy the food cooked by He Yuzhu. It's not that He Yuzhu is putting on airs; it's just that he's in charge of cooking for them.
The agricultural support team has now encountered an opportunity, and everyone is enjoying the meal immensely.
Even if it's not cooked in a small kitchen, the dishes cooked in a large pot are still fragrant and delicious after He Yuzhu's processing.
He Yuzhu had long known that his greatest advantage in this era was not his spatial ability, but the original owner's cooking skills.
Space output only makes it easier for him to make money; what truly allows him to live a wonderful and valuable life is his priceless culinary skills.
Even a level eight fitter skill is not as good as a level three cooking skill. After all, there are many fitters, but good cooks are not so many.
If you miss this era, even if you're a good cook, you'll only become famous in a small circle.
He Yuzhu now uses his culinary skills to get to know many leaders. The biggest opportunity for "Silly Zhu" (a nickname for a seemingly simple-minded person) is with high-ranking leaders, and He Yuzhu naturally wouldn't miss it.
Director Yang hasn't asked him to cook for the big boss yet, but he certainly won't miss the opportunity in the future.
If He Yuzhu had any ambition for a career in politics, he could have relied on Director Yang for the first few years, Li Huaide for the next few years, and a high-ranking leader for the last few years. Putting everything else aside, he would definitely have had no problem becoming a deputy director-general level deputy factory director in the future.
Anyway, there's not much I can do in the next thirty years, so I might as well focus on my career in politics.
With this in mind, He Yuzhu naturally paid attention to his interactions with his superiors. Of course, his first priority was to elevate his culinary skills to an irreplaceable level.
Only if you are unique will you attract the attention of your superiors. If your performance then passes their scrutiny, you won't need to worry about your future career.
It was another busy day, and in the evening He Yuzhu followed Wang Cuilan back to the Liu family home.
He Yuzhu greeted the Liu family and had just entered the house when Liu Yuchun hurriedly pushed the door open and came in.
Seeing the other person's flustered appearance, He Yuzhu understood that they had received a hint from Wang Cuilan and were now anxious.
"Brother He, I heard from my mother that you're not considering marriage right now?"
"Yes, that's right. What's wrong, Yuchun? If you want to ask me about marriage or anything like that, I can't give you any advice. I'm still young and don't understand those things."
To liven up the atmosphere, He Yuzhu even made a joke at Liu Chunlan's place.
Liu Chunlan was in no mood to joke with He Yuzhu; she was extremely anxious.
If she couldn't marry He Yuzhu, she would have no choice but to stay in the countryside.
"Brother He, you're already nineteen years old (by Chinese reckoning), you're not young anymore."
"Come on, officials can only get married at twenty these days, and I'm still two years away from that age. I definitely won't be thinking about this so early. Hey, what's wrong with you?"
As He Yuzhu spoke, he noticed that Liu Yuchun's face was deathly pale and her body was trembling.
He Yuzhu was startled. "Really? Is this a big deal? Is he planning to stage an accident?" He Yuzhu thought of many unspeakable consequences.
Liu Yuchun always judged He Yuzhu by the standards of the village, forgetting that he was a cadre and certainly wouldn't dare to get married prematurely.
But she was already eighteen years old, nineteen by the traditional Chinese age reckoning, a grown woman. If it weren't for the need to change her fate, she should have gotten married long ago.
In some villages, girls are married as early as sixteen.
If Liu Yuchun doesn't get married this year, she'll be an old maid. Then it won't be her picking and choosing, but rather others looking down on her.
This is why Liu Yuchun was so determined to marry He Yuzhu the moment she saw him. He was the best option she could find at the moment, and she would truly regret missing out on him.
Wang Cuilan was also extremely anxious, as Liu Yuchun's age really couldn't be delayed any longer.
"Yuchun, I roughly understand what you and Sister Wang mean. It's just that I'm really not old enough, and I really won't be considering marriage in the near future. I suggest you choose a good partner and get married as soon as possible, instead of being picky and choosy, which will only delay your marriage in the end."
He Yuzhu's words were very clear this time, and Liu Yuchun left He Yuzhu's room crying.
He Yuzhu was also helpless. If only it had been ten years earlier. Now, taking a concubine is not allowed, so even if he wanted to, he couldn't.
Wang Cuilan and Liu Dazhi witnessed this scene in their own room and felt somewhat helpless.
After all, He Yuzhu didn't like Liu Yuchun, and they couldn't force him to marry their daughter.
The main reason was that they desperately wanted to keep He Yuzhu, this golden son-in-law, in the Liu family. He was the only unmarried cadre from the city they could currently get to know.
Actually, if it weren't for the Wang family's recent efforts to apprehend him, any girl in the village who had a daughter would have already come looking for He Yuzhu.
The next morning, He Yuzhu and Wang Cuilan were on their way to the brigade headquarters.
Wang Cuilan hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question. She and her husband hadn't slept a wink last night, still unwilling to give up.
"Director He, are you really not planning to marry Yuchun? Yuchun can wait for you for two years, as long as you don't mind her age. Don't worry, we won't charge you a single penny for the bride price."
He Yuzhu knew that Wang Cuilan probably hadn't slept well last night, and that he should clarify some things to avoid any accidents caused by misunderstandings.
He Yuzhu felt that it was better to bring it up now than to keep putting it off. He was also worried about angering the Liu family and making things more difficult for him in the future.
"Sister Wang, there's something I don't know how to say, but I actually prefer Yulan. It's just that Yulan is too young right now, so I haven't said it outright."
Wang Cuilan's originally gloomy face suddenly brightened up; this was what surprise and delight looked like.
For Wang Cuilan and Liu Dazhi, their primary concern regarding their daughters' future marriages was actually financial.
The Liu family only has one son, and as parents, they certainly hope to create a good future for him.
For this, they wouldn't mind sacrificing the happiness of their daughters.
My eldest daughter is still unmarried because I feel that most families can only make her life a little better.
They were naturally dissatisfied because they couldn't help their youngest son. If someone had told them that they would help their youngest son find a job in the future, they would have agreed long ago.
This is why Wang Cuilan and Liu Dazhi seized the opportunity so fiercely after meeting He Yuzhu.
Last night I saw that He Yuzhu and Liu Yuchun's talks broke down, and the two of them were so worried that they couldn't sleep at night.
They felt that if they missed out on He Yuzhu, their son might still have to stay in the village like them in the future.
This is also why Wang Cuilan was unhappy all morning and even offered to let her eldest daughter stay at home until He Yuzhu reached the appropriate age to get married.
Now that He Yuzhu has suddenly confessed his feelings for his second daughter, Liu Yulan, Wang Cuilan feels like she's found a glimmer of hope. She never imagined that her eldest son and He Yuzhu wouldn't be together, but rather that He Yuzhu would fall for her second daughter.
No matter if it's the eldest daughter, the second daughter, or even the third or fourth daughter.
As long as either of their daughters marries He Yuzhu, their parents will have no objections. They just want He Yuzhu as a son-in-law; which daughter marries him is unimportant.
Since the eldest daughter and He Yuzhu are not suitable due to age, they can achieve their goal by marrying the second daughter to He Yuzhu.
Wang Cuilan did some mental calculations: He Yuzhu was eighteen years old this year, and her second daughter was sixteen.
In two years, He Yuzhu will be twenty and Liu Yulan will be eighteen, which will be just right for them to get married. By this calculation, the second daughter is indeed more suitable than the eldest daughter, Yuchun, and they don't need to worry about their ages being mismatched.
"Director He, are you really sure?"
Wang Cuilan looked at He Yuzhu nervously, as if afraid that he would say to her, "I was just joking."
"Yes, if you agree, I can get engaged to Yulan first, and then marry her when I reach the appropriate age."
He Yuzhu knew that the other party wanted a definite answer, so he readily expressed his meaning.
"Alright, let's get engaged first. Don't worry, Yulan is at home. We'll definitely keep an eye on her and won't let you down."
"I believe that, after all, I know the Liu family has an upright character. Also, I'll call you Aunt Wang from now on, and you can just call me Zhuzi."
"Ah, Pillar, that's still the most endearing way to address you."
Wang Cuilan could no longer contain her joy. At that moment, she felt as if the sky had cleared and the air had become fresher. Her heart was filled with happiness, and she longed to burst into song.
Upon arriving at the brigade headquarters, Sister Liu quickly learned the good news from Wang Cuilan.
She was also happy for Wang Cuilan, at least the Liu family and He Yuzhu had become in-laws, and she would be able to benefit from that in the future.
"Director He, so you didn't like the eldest brother, but you liked the second brother. Why didn't you say so yesterday, leaving Cuilan worried all night?"
Sister Liu wasn't afraid of upsetting He Yuzhu, and directly teased him. He Yuzhu had also gotten to know Sister Liu and knew that she was straightforward and didn't mean any harm.
However, he still needed to explain, lest the other party misunderstand. Villagers are prone to gossip; if word got out, how would Liu Yuchun face anyone afterward?
Besides, he is now considered Liu's son-in-law, and he has an obligation to protect Liu's reputation.
"Sister Liu, I mainly feel that Yulan is too young, and I feel a little embarrassed if I suddenly bring it up myself."
When Wang Cuilan saw Sister Liu harassing He Yuzhu, she quickly stopped her. He was now her golden son-in-law, and she couldn't let him be bullied.
Sister Liu was furious; Wang Cuilan was so protective of her own. Were they still good friends? Of course, if she had such a good son-in-law, she would have gone even further than Wang Cuilan.
Before long, Sister Liu and Wang Cuilan went to the side and whispered to each other. Women always have something to talk about; who knows who will be ruined this time?
In reality, the two were talking about what kind of life Liu Yulan, the second daughter, would lead after marrying He Yuzhu.