All Heavens Pension started from the fiery era

Chapter 146 146. Li Yuxiu Is Not a Stepmother
On Sunday, the Li family was very lively. Not only Li Zhenliang and his wife were at home, but even the family of the two sons came over early.

Li Chengyin is patiently persuading Li Yuxiu: "Yuxiu, Zhengqiang played with me from childhood to adulthood, I know him well, there is nothing about him that I don't know.

Zhengqiang is a good person. Although he is a soldier, he is very careful and educated. He must have a common language with you.

And this kid looks like a dog. Although I don't want to admit it, he is indeed a bit more handsome than me.

When you meet him later, you will know that what I said is absolutely not an exaggeration. "

During this period of time, the whole Li family was worried about Li Yuxiu's marriage. The whole family went out together to pick a suitable one for her.

After such a long time, with the connections of the Li family, even with so many restrictions, Li Yuxiu still picked out a few particularly suitable partners.

But these people always have such and such small shortcomings, and they were all rejected by Li Yuxiu in the end.

Originally, Li Yuxiu wasn't so picky, but ever since she met Wu Guozhong again and again, she had a shadow of Wu Guozhong in her heart, and the people she introduced to her would always be compared with Wu Guozhong subconsciously.

This comparison, it seems that these people are not as good as Wu Guozhong.

Wu Guozhong's conditions in all aspects are good, and the Li family indeed included him in the scope of investigation.But Li Zhenliang didn't think highly of him, and felt that this person was too smooth, even a bit hypocritical, and his character needed to be investigated.

Li Yuxiu had only met Wu Guozhong two or three times by chance, so he didn't have a deep impression of him. Since his father objected, he didn't insist.

Even if Wu Guozhong is not selected, there are other better candidates.

Even though Li Yuxiu was picky, she had to admit that two of them were in good condition in all aspects, handsome and good at work. Although they were married, they had no children, and they were only four or five years older than her.

She has also seen the photos of the two of them. They are indeed handsome, and there is nothing to be picky about their appearance.

Because of her past experience, neither she nor her family members would easily arrange for her to go on a blind date, lest if it doesn't work, it will cause trouble.

Li Yuxiu had already met one of the two candidates that the Li family was most optimistic about.

Under Aunt Miao's deliberate arrangement, Li Yuxiu had a face-to-face meeting with the other party while shopping in the mall.

The first time Li Yuxiu saw this person, he ruled him out.

His family obviously exaggerated this person's appearance. Although he is not ugly, he can only say that he is passable. The main reason is that his face is a bit dark. Even Ma Xingjun's appearance can't match it, and he is not as handsome as in the photo.

Moreover, this person's clothes were too simple. On such an important occasion, he even wore a whole body of pale clothes, with frayed edges in many places.

Li Yuxiu has been used to living a hard life since she was a child, and she doesn't want to worry about food, rice, oil and salt after she gets married. This person is so simple, she worries that there will be conflicts in her future life.

After going back, she said very firmly that she didn't like this person.

Aunt Miao persuaded her a few words, and explained that this person had been going deep into the countryside during this period of time to investigate and stayed in the fields every day, so he got a little tanned.

But Aunt Miao couldn't persuade Li Yuxiu to decide on something, so she had to let it go.

Both Miao Yi and Li Zhenliang feel very sorry, because this person is their most promising son-in-law candidate.

Whether it's personal character, ability, or family conditions, they are all very suitable, and even his appearance is good. Although he is not very handsome, he is also handsome, and he is a handsome guy.

But the daughter is unwilling, and they can't force the hardliners when it comes to emotional matters, so they can only continue to find more suitable ones.

Ni Zhengqiang, who was going to be a guest at home later, was the second candidate carefully selected by the old couple.

Ni Zhengqiang is the son of Li Zhenliang's old friend. He is 30 years old this year and has just been promoted to the deputy group.The year before last, his wife died of a sudden illness, and the two left no children.

Ni Zhengqiang's conditions in all aspects are very good, and he could have been selected as No.1.But he is an active-duty soldier, and if his daughter gets married with him, it is inevitable that the two places will be separated. The old couple are a bit reluctant, so they listed him as a candidate.

Ni Zhengqiang went home to visit relatives this time, nominally to visit his parents, but actually to resolve major marriage issues.

His vacation is not long, there are only five days in total, every day is precious and cannot be delayed.Li Chengyin didn't communicate with him in advance, and this time he invited him to his house as a guest in the name of Fa Xiao.

Aunt Miao was worried that her daughter was too high-sighted. If even Ni Zhengqiang didn't like her, she would be really embarrassed, so she also tried to persuade her a few words.

Since she couldn't find a suitable object all the time, Li Yuxiu felt quite tired, so she just said perfunctorily:
"Mom, I see, I don't ask too much, let's see each other first.

He is here as a guest, not on a blind date, we are just wishful thinking now, maybe I will.People are still unwilling. "

"My daughter is so beautiful, but we can only be picky about others. As long as you are willing, this matter will definitely be successful. Mom can guarantee you this, so you can rest assured." Aunt Miao said confidently.

"Mom, I'm your daughter. Of course you think I'm good everywhere, but in the eyes of others, it may not be the same. Don't rush to speak big, let's talk after we meet."

Li Yuxiu was originally a very confident person. After so many blows, although she was still quite picky, she inevitably felt a little inferior.

If the man's conditions are too good, she will worry about gains and losses, for fear that others will look down on her.

The family talked for a while, and finally there was movement outside, and Li Chengyin and Li Chengwen hurried out to greet the guests.

The three walked in talking and laughing, and Li Yuxiu's gaze was immediately attracted by the soldier in the middle.

This time the second brother really wasn't bragging. His hair boy was indeed very handsome. Against the backdrop of his military uniform, he looked even taller and more heroic, with a strong masculinity exuding from his whole body.

Li Yuxiu herself doesn't want to admit it, and she won't admit it, but she is indeed a person who pays attention to appearance and always judges people by appearance.

This Ni Zhengqiang gave her a very good first impression.

Ni Zhengqiang is Li Chengyin's childhood friend, and he is very familiar with everyone except the three young ladies.

Ni Zhengqiang had met the two daughters-in-law of the Li family once or twice before, but this was the first time he had seen Li Yuxiu, the newly found daughter.

Li Yuxiu was so beautiful, he couldn't ignore it, after all, she was Faxiao's younger sister, so he purposely said a few more words to Li Yuxiu.

Of course, he didn't know that the Li family had already regarded him as a candidate for son-in-law, so he spoke calmly without any restraint.

Li Yuxiu didn't like those gay men who were reserved and shy in front of her, but Ni Zhengqiang's calm demeanor left a very good impression on her.

Li Zhenliang was very concerned about Ni Zhengqiang's work and asked:
"I heard that you have just been promoted. Do you have any plans for your future work? Do you want to stay and develop steadily, or do you have other arrangements?"

"After I go back this time, I will be transferred to the southwest border. If there are no accidents, I may have to stay for a long time. At least I will not move for a few years." Ni Zhengqiang replied.

"Going to be stationed at the southwest border?" This was an unexpected situation, and Li Zhenliang was a little caught off guard. "I heard that the conditions there are very difficult, so you have to be prepared to endure hardship for a long time."

"It's tough, but I'm a soldier. I'm not afraid of bullets. I can't be afraid of hardship. And I won't stay there forever. If it's five or six years soon, or ten or so years if it's slow, I should be transferred again. gone."

Ni Zhengqiang is a qualified soldier, and he has long been used to this kind of situation, so he doesn't feel much pain.

This is a new situation. Aunt Miao has just learned about it, so she must ask clearly:

"Do you have to go to the border to be stationed? You are in a special situation. The target has not yet been found, and you have to go to such a far place. The timing is not good."

"How can personal problems affect our work? We are soldiers and must obey orders. Besides, there must be a way for the car to reach the mountain. The matter of marriage may come one day. If you force it, it may not be good. result."

After all, Ni Zhengqiang is married, and he is not very eager to remarry, just let things happen.

Aunt Miao asked about the living conditions on the southwest border, Ni Zhengqiang picked up what he knew and said, Aunt Miao frowned more and more.

The life of the border garrison turned out to be more difficult than she imagined. She couldn't imagine how hard her daughter would be living every day if she went to the border to join the army.

Not only did Aunt Miao think of this, but the rest of the Li family also thought of this, and their enthusiasm for Ni Zhengqiang suddenly decreased by three points.

Li Yuxiu has been missing for so many years, what the Li family is thinking about is how to make up for her, absolutely not let her suffer.

The conversation that followed was much purer, asking about Ni Zhengqiang's work and life, or recalling those interesting things in the past.

There was a lot of laughter, and it was the atmosphere of old friends meeting. No one mentioned the inquisition and insinuations at the beginning.

The meal at noon was very rich. After eating, Ni Zhengqiang was very interested, and sat for nearly an hour before taking his leave.

After Ni Zhengqiang left, Aunt Miao no longer shy away from anything, and asked her daughter directly:
"Yuxiu, what do you think of Zhengqiang? If you want to associate with him, I'll go to his house and talk about it. If you don't want to, then let's forget it."

Li Yuxiu was really hesitant in her heart, and it was difficult to make a decision for a while.

Ni Zhengqiang had a very good impression on her, whether it was her personal image, manners, or demeanor, she had nothing to choose.

But as long as he thinks that Ni Zhengqiang will stay in the southwest border for the next few years, it's like pouring cold water on his head, and all his enthusiasm will be wiped out.

If she went to join the army, she couldn't imagine what kind of pain it would be to persist in such a difficult life for several years or even ten years.

If you don't join the army, you may face years or even ten years of living apart in two places. Such a long time is also a kind of torment.

If the two were married, she felt that she could bear the hardship. This was her own choice, no matter what kind of hardship it was, she had to bear it.

But now, the two of them have nothing to do with each other.

Since she has to suffer so much after getting married, why should she make things difficult for herself, she can have other better choices.

After thinking clearly, Li Yuxiu said firmly:
"Mom, I don't think the two of us are suitable, so forget it."

The rest of the Li family already had concerns in their hearts. Since Li Yuxiu herself was not happy, of course no one forced her.

So far, it's as if it never happened.

After this incident was over, other members of the Li family continued to ask Li Yuxiu for a suitable partner, but they couldn't find a suitable one for a while.

Another Sunday, Wu Guozhong's mother, Mrs. Wu, suddenly knocked on the door of Li's house with something.

Aunt Miao invited her to sit down in the living room, chatted for a while, and asked:
"Sister Wu, I welcome you to come over and chat, but don't take anything from now on. Neighbors, how can you be so polite?"

"I came here this time for business. It's inappropriate not to carry anything. I don't have many things, just a little thought."

"What's the matter? Tell me."

Granny Wu said straight to the point: "I came here this time to propose marriage to our family, Guozhong.

You may not know that the two children have been in contact for a long time. Since the last time they bumped into each other, they have been in contact with each other.

Our family, Guozhong, told me that Yuxiu has a thin skin, and she must not be allowed to speak first. It is only appropriate for our husband to come to propose marriage on his own initiative.

Originally, I was supposed to come to the door last week, but I have been hesitating in my heart. I always feel that our family is small, and our family Guozhong is not worthy of Yuxiu.

This child Yuxiu is gentle and kind, and she looks like a fairy. Such a good girl, our country loyalists are stunned, how can she be worthy of her?

But I also think that the two children are in love with each other. If I don't care, it seems too unreasonable.

After all, my thinking is an old idea, and I can't keep up with the situation. If I say it, I will definitely be criticized.

I wandered around your door for a long time today, and then I mustered up the courage to knock on the door. "

Aunt Miao was dumbfounded by Mrs. Wu's words.

The whole family is looking for a suitable partner for Yuxiu. Has Yuxiu found a partner?can't you?

Although I don't want to believe it, since Mrs. Wu has come to say kisses, it shouldn't be fake.

When Yuxiu comes back and asks, the truth will be revealed. It is impossible for her to tell a lie about something that can be verified so easily.

Aunt Miao's mood is a bit complicated. She is not in the mood to continue talking about this matter with Mrs. Wu, so she said perfunctorily for the time being:

"I can't give you an answer right now. After Yuxiu comes back, I'll ask her what she means. Let's talk about it later."

Mrs. Wu was very determined in her heart, she was not in a hurry to ask for an affirmative answer, so she also said:
"Good things take time, we are not in a hurry, when the child comes back, you can ask her what she thinks.

Maybe it's just our kid's wishful thinking.

If Yuxiu doesn't agree, that's okay, just tell me, and I'll let our kid stop thinking about it later, and stop daydreaming. "

After finally sending Mrs. Wu away, Aunt Miao suddenly lost her energy and lay reclined on the sofa, sluggish.

After her daughter came back, she didn't ask about it right away. She waited until the family finished dinner, and then she calmly asked her daughter:

"Yuxiu, Wu Guozhong's mother came to the door today with something, do you know why she came to the door?"

"Then how can I guess."

"She came to propose marriage for them in Wu Guozhong, and said that you and Wu Guozhong had already met each other.

She is quite considerate, saying that girls are thin-skinned and it is not easy to speak first, so she took the initiative to come to propose marriage.

At that time, I was stunned. Is what she said true? "

Being watched so quietly by her mother, Li Yuxiu suddenly felt guilty and lowered her head, not daring to meet her mother's gaze.

But this question cannot be avoided, and must be faced squarely. After a moment of silence, she raised her head and said:

"I do have a crush on Wu Guozhong. I think he's a nice guy, decent and humorous. Every time I'm with him, I'm very happy."

Aunt Miao sighed: "Since you have a crush on him, why didn't you tell us earlier?

In this matter, our family is quite passive.

It's okay if you agree, but if you don't agree, Mrs. Wu will definitely tell people everywhere that you have an affair with Wu Guozhong from their family. Isn't that destroying your reputation? "

Li Yuxiu blushed, and said: "Meeting him before was just by chance, and we didn't say a few words in total, only in the past two weeks, did we become acquainted.

Last week, I happened to meet him when I went shopping in the mall. I bought a lot of things and it was hard to get them. He offered to help, and I couldn't refuse. "

Seeing her daughter's shy look, Aunt Miao felt uncomfortable about what she didn't understand.

Li Zhenliang frowned and said, "Yuxiu, haven't we already discussed about this Wu Guozhong? I think he has a bad character. He looks decent, but his behavior is very smooth, and he can even be said to be hypocritical. Unlike is a nice guy.

Marriage is a lifelong event, and it must be cautious, especially when a girl marries, she must choose a man of good character, and she must not be deceived by sweet words. "

Li Yuxiu didn't agree with his father's evaluation, "I've also asked people to inquire about it. Wu Guozhong's colleagues all have good comments on him. They all say that he is warm-hearted, helpful, active in his work, and a good comrade."

"It takes time to see people's hearts, how many months has he been transferred to the capital?
I haven't missed people with my eyes. I dare not say how bad this Wu Guozhong is. After all, I can't produce evidence, but he must be quite hypocritical and definitely not decent. "

Li Zhenliang gave such an evaluation, which is actually considered polite. He has no evidence, and it is not good for him to speak too badly of people.

But Wu Guozhong gave him a really bad impression.

He always felt that this person had the smell of a treacherous villain all over his body, and that hypocrisy hadn't been practiced to the point of perfection. Most people can't see it, but it can't escape his eyes.

"Dad, you are a great leader, and you have too high demands on people. Not everyone has the noble qualities of your old revolutionary.

Ordinary people like us cannot be impartial, and I am such a person myself.

I can't ask others to do what I can't do myself.So, even if Wu Guozhong is not decent enough, as long as he treats me well, that's enough.

I'm a thoughtful person, but when I'm with him, he can always make me laugh. Isn't life supposed to be easier?

With him, I feel very relaxed. "

This evening, the family of three talked very late, but Li Yuxiu was never persuaded and insisted on her own views.

Li Zhenliang and his wife paid special attention to their daughter's marriage, but they didn't dare to speak harshly about their newly found daughter.

Still unable to convince their daughter, they can only delay for a while, hoping that there will be a turnaround after a long time.

But the turning point did not come, but rumors continued to reach their ears.

Now people in the compound are spreading rumors that their daughter Li Yuxiu is having sex with that Wu Guozhong, and some people have seen them dating, and they can't deny it.

After another period of time, people around Wu Guozhong and Li Yuxiu basically knew about their affair.

If it wasn't for his daughter's willingness, Li Zhenliang would have a hundred ways to deal with that Wu Guozhong, but it was his daughter's voluntary choice, so he couldn't interfere at all, and could only let the matter develop like this.

The matter has come to this point, when Mrs. Wu asked someone to come to her door to propose marriage again, the Li family had no choice but to agree.

Both Wu Guozhong and Li Yuxiu were married twice. After getting engaged, there was no need to procrastinate. The wedding date was set at the end of October.

Although very dissatisfied with their daughter's marriage, Li Zhenliang and his wife carefully prepared a generous dowry for their daughter.

As an adoptive father, Yue Bingjiang must also prepare a dowry for his adopted daughter, not to mention that when Liu Xiaoyue got married, the Li family gave him a bicycle directly, and this favor must be returned.

It was really difficult for Yue Bingjiang to prepare the dowry. He didn't lack money, but he didn't have a ticket.

Li Yuxiu's marriage is such an important matter, of course Lin Suzhi is very concerned about it, and she is very clear about her father-in-law's difficulties.

She didn't discuss this matter with Yue Wenxuan, and directly prepared cotton and cloth tickets enough to make a quilt and a mattress, and handed them over to Yue Bingjiang.

These tickets were all given to her by Yue Wenxuan, because there was nothing missing at home, so they never moved.

She didn't need it at home, so she put it away. Since her father-in-law needed it, she took it out and gave it away, so as not to make her father-in-law feel anxious about such a small matter.

Yue Bingjiang was not short of money, and had cotton and cloth tickets in his hand, so he quickly bought cotton and cloth, and found someone to make a new quilt and mattress.

This new quilt and a new mattress looked inconspicuous, but it was really not easy to get them together.

Yue Bingjiang sent new quilts to Li's house, but Li Yuxiu was overjoyed.

For Li Yuxiu, she didn't lack this new bedding, but her adoptive father's kindness was what she longed for the most.

Although both Wu Guozhong and Li Yuxiu were married for the second time, it was the first time for the Li family to marry a daughter, and they paid special attention to this matter. There is no shortage of bits and pieces.

Wu Guozhong married a beautiful lady, and brought a generous dowry, so he was of course extremely proud.

After Li Yuxiu got married, she lived a very happy life for two months.

No matter what kind of character Wu Guozhong is, when he wants to coax someone, he can definitely coax them into joy.

Coaxed by sweet words every day, Li Yuxiu is of course happy.

But this kind of false happiness can't last long, and we have to face reality.

When Li Yuxiu came home from get off work in the evening, the first thing she noticed was that the old lady's eyes were red and swollen, as if she had just cried.

"Mom, what's wrong with you? Did Guozhong make you angry?" Li Yuxiu asked softly.

In the past two months, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law has been very good. Mrs. Wu is very considerate and treats her daughter-in-law like a daughter.

With such a good mother-in-law, Li Yuxiu would of course have to give her back in return. She would greet her every day with care and care, and treat her like a real mother.

The two usually talked about everything, but today Mrs. Wu was uncharacteristically, no matter what Li Yuxiu asked, she would not say anything.

Waiting until Wu Guozhong came home, the couple asked coaxingly together, but they still didn't ask.

After dinner, the old lady kept wiping away her tears. After being questioned by the two, the old lady took out a letter with a face of shame, handed it to her son, and said:
"It's all my mother's fault. My mother couldn't help it at the time. She was worried that you would be dragged down by the two children, and you would never be able to marry a wife again. What if you were single for the rest of your life?

So I gave those two children to your sister.

Originally, your sister promised well that she would raise the two children until they grow up, but isn't it too difficult?

Our small county has too little supply, they can't afford to support their two children, and the two children fell ill again.

They were worried that the two children would die, and they couldn't bear this responsibility. They insisted on sending the two children here. What do you think should be done? "

Wu Guozhong looked puzzled, "Mom, why can't I understand what you are talking about? What two children, how can I have children? Are you confused? If you feel uncomfortable, we will continue to the hospital."

"I'm not confused, you read this letter yourself." Mrs. Wu said, pointing to the letter.

Only then did Wu Guozhong open the letter in doubt, and read it word by word.

After reading it, he looked terrified, "Mom, is this true? Why do you keep such a big thing from me?"

The more Li Yuxiu listened, the more she felt something was wrong, her heart was pounding, and she felt unspeakably nervous.

"Guozhong, what's going on? Are you hiding something from me?" She finally asked.

Wu Guozhong apologized, "It's not that I want to hide it from you, you saw it, and I just found out."

Wu Guozhong handed the letter in his hand to Li Yuxiu, "You have the right to know the truth, so please read it too. The whole story is in the letter."

Li Yuxiu took the letter in her hand, her hands trembling uncontrollably, her heart was extremely terrified, but she had to read it.

By the time she finished reading the letter, she was already in tears.

She never expected that the man she had chosen out of thousands would hide two three-year-old twin sons in his sister's house!

Mrs. Wu and Wu Guozhong thought that Li Yuxiu would make a fuss, but they didn't expect that Li Yuxiu didn't say a word of blame except crying.

After waiting for the tears to dry up, Li Yuxiu still didn't say a word, just walked into the bedroom, simply packed her clothes, and walked out without saying a word.

Wu Guozhong hurried over, grabbed his wife's arm, and begged:
"Yuxiu, can you not leave? I am also in a mess right now, and I don't know what to say. In short, I am sorry for you, but I implore you to give me a chance to correct myself."

Li Yuxiu raised her head, stared straight into Wu Guozhong's eyes, and said coldly:

"Do you think I'm a fool?"

Even though Wu Guozhong had thousands of words to say, under the gaze of these cold eyes, he couldn't say another word.

"Let go, I'll go back to my mother's house for a while, and you'll also settle your own family affairs.

I only have one sentence, I hope you remember: I, Li Yuxiu, will not be someone's stepmother! "

After saying this, Li Yuxiu stretched out her arms and went out without hesitation.

After a while, the old lady secretly opened the door a crack to confirm that Li Yuxiu had indeed gone far, then closed the door and said to Wu Guozhong:
"You shouldn't marry the daughter of such a high-ranking official. This kind of eldest lady has a big temper and is not so easy to manipulate.

She usually looks gentle and gentle, but when something happens, you will know whether she is good or not!
You see, I won't fight or quarrel with you, let you handle it yourself.

I see, this matter is difficult! "

Wu Guozhong also frowned, he didn't expect that he really underestimated Li Yuxiu.

He thought that if Li Yuxiu beat him up and made a fuss with the uncooked rice and cooked it, and he coaxed him and pretended to be innocent, the matter would be over.

Who would have thought that Li Yuxiu would be so calm when encountering such a big event.

If Li Yuxiu had been so tough all this time, he might be the one who would give in in the end.

Seeing her daughter's red and swollen eyes, Aunt Miao knew that her daughter must be angry with Wu Guozhong, so she quickly comforted her:

"What's the matter? What's the reason? Look at the crying ones, their eyes are almost swollen like peaches.

This newly married young couple had some conflicts and disputes, which was quite normal, and it was over after giving in to each other.

Don't take it too seriously, if you take everything seriously, you won't be able to live this day. "

Li Yuxiu didn't answer right away, but asked, "Mom, where is my dad, I have something to tell you."

Seeing her daughter's calm appearance, Aunt Miao didn't think it was a big deal, but since her daughter was looking for his father, she couldn't stop her.

Aunt Miao went to the study to call out her wife. Li Zhenliang was very angry when he saw his daughter's crying and red eyes.

But he couldn't add fuel to the fire at this time, and asked patiently: "Tell me, what's going on?"

Li Yuxiu's hands and feet were cold, but her mind was clear, and she said calmly:
"Wu Guozhong's ex-wife passed away due to dystocia, but at that time the caesarean section gave birth to two twin sons, and these two children were hidden in his sister's house.

It was me who was blind, and my wife and I lied to me together, so I insisted on slipping into the trap.

Wu Guozhong actually pretended to be innocent with me and tried to lie to me. I am indeed stupid, but I am not stupid enough.

I didn't quarrel with him, and I didn't quarrel with him. I just told him when I left: I, Li Yuxiu, don't want to be a stepmother.

I am very confused now, and I have no idea what to do in the future.

If this matter cannot be properly resolved, I will definitely not be able to go back. I am determined this time, so please don't push me away. "

(End of this chapter)