Siheyuan: Banggeng and I are classmates

Seeing that Li Haifu wanted to sign a document, Cheng's father put down his cigarette and explained: "Father-in-law, it's not that I don't trust Qinghua--"

"It's just that divorce is not a trivial matter after all. We can't get divorced just because we're going back to the city!"

Cheng's father was hesitant in his words, and he really didn't believe the document. This trick had been used by educated youth in the countryside before, and as a result, they didn't even reply to letters from home after returning to the city.

"I think it's good for them to live in the countryside. You've seen the conditions there. They're not as good as your city, but they don't have to worry about food and clothing. Ask Qinghua. I've never treated him badly in the past ten years. I love him better than my own son!"

"That is..." Li Qinghua replied immediately: "I live in the old house, my elder and second uncles have moved out."

"I know that. I know that you are good to Qinghua, otherwise you wouldn't give your little daughter to him!" Li Haifu sighed.

"If our family had any way, we would have transferred the young couple back to the city long ago!"

Then he sighed and said, "Okay, since you all say so, Qinghua will live with you in the countryside from now on!"

When Mr. Cheng saw that Li Haifu agreed, there was still no joy on his face, but he became more conflicted.

Li Haifu's showdown put all the blame on him. Not only will the young couple turn against him, but Li Qinghua will definitely turn against him as well.

The city is so good, how could the desert of Alashan support their family of three?

Maybe it would force Li Qinghua to abandon his wife and children. For a moment, Cheng's father's brows were twisted into a "川" shape.

Li Qinghua's face was wrinkled like a bitter gourd. He wanted to take Cheng Qiaohui back to the city!

After looking at the faces of several people, Li Muhua patted Li Qinghua on the shoulder.

He smiled and said, "Second brother, I told you all about this when you and eldest brother went to the countryside, but you still resolutely married my second sister-in-law. I admire you."

"Now that you are willing to stay in the desert for your second sister-in-law, I admire you even more!"

"Don't worry - I will come to see you often in the future and ride horses in the desert together again."

Li Qinghua forced an ugly smile, and Cheng Qiaohui's face also looked unhappy.

Li Muhua teased Li Hongmei again, feeling sorry that Li Hongmei had to go back to the desert to suffer again.

It might be several years before we see her again, after a few more years of wind and sun. By then, Li Hongmei will definitely not be as lovely as she is now.

Cheng Qiaohui looked at Cheng's father and mother, and suddenly said, "Dad, I still think it's better to go back to the city. It's just a fake divorce, it's okay."

Cheng Qiaohui said this with some anticipation.

"Then Qinghua won't have to herd sheep or do farm work under the scorching sun, and Hongmei will be able to go to school. With two college-aged uncles and aunts to teach her, she will definitely have a bright future."

"Children like her in the city are all fair and clean, but she is just like a little black coal ball. In the future, she can only herd sheep and pick up manure in the countryside!"

Cheng Qiaohui thought about how Li Muhua used to think Li Hongmei was too dark. After observing her for the past few days, Cheng Qiaohui realized that Li Hongmei was indeed not as cute as other children in Beijing.

Hearing Cheng Qiaohui say that she wanted to go back to the city and mentioned Li Hongmei, Cheng's father lit a cigarette.

"It's not that I don't want you to go back to the city, but if you do, you'll have to get a divorce. There will be a lot of troubles for you to move to the city with your rural household registration. It will be difficult for me, your mother, and your brother to come and see you again!"

Father Cheng still disagreed. Li Haifu looked unhappy after hearing what he said.

Because of the implication of his words, not only could Li Qinghua and Cheng Qiaohui not divorce and move to the city, but there was also a vague feeling that if they wanted to return to the city, they would have to be brought in as well.

Cheng Qiaohui did not argue anymore. She knew the seriousness of the matter. Cheng's father had told her about it many times over the years.

Li Muhua didn't care much about these things. Anyway, there would be "migrant workers" in four or five years, and Li Qinghua would come back then.

If I can stay in the countryside for eleven years, it’s okay to wait another four or five years.

Everyone was feeling heavy-hearted, so Li Haifu brought up the issue of returning home and asked them to leave later tomorrow and buy some local specialties to bring back.

Cheng's father refused to buy anything, saying that they already had enough, as they were almost full from all the shopping they had done these days and there was really no need to buy any more.

After Li Haifu's further persuasion, the atmosphere at the dinner table became lively again. However, Li Qinghua had a sullen face and anyone could see that he was not in a good mood.

……

The next morning, the five people were sent to the train station.

Li Qinghua and the other two waved goodbye in front of the platform, with reluctance in their eyes, and Cheng's father and mother also felt a sense of loss.

After seeing the prosperity of Beijing, and thinking about the desolation of their hometown, they began to feel reluctant to go back.

"Drip~~"

The train whistle blew and several people boarded the train.

Li Hongmei, who was lying on Cheng Qiaohui's shoulder, saw that Li Muhua did not follow her. She seemed to understand something and started crying.

Li Muhua turned her head away without saying goodbye to her little niece, and Cheng Qiaohui also hurried to get on the train.

After watching the train go away, the five people walked out of the platform.

Xu Yan's eyes were red, she knew that now that she had married off "Li Qinghua", it would be difficult for him to come home again.

Without Li Hongmei, who was noisy and pestering him, Li Muhua felt a sense of silence in his heart, and murmured: "I can't keep them. After half a month of trouble and spending more than a thousand yuan, I still can't convince them."

Li Haifu said in a deep voice: "They didn't ask for anything excessive and they were willing to go back. I think Qiaohui's parents are nice people, so we'll treat them well - this time our family has done our best!"

Xu Yan nodded in agreement.

The couple gave the most to their second son, who was the most incompetent.

During the ten years, they sent little money to Li Qinghua, not to mention Li Yujie, who did not need any money from them.

He sent money and property to Li Muhua, all of which were his own money. The house they lived in was still the one he bought. In the beginning, both of them were able to get promoted thanks to Li Muhua. Li Muhua can be said to have always been contributing to the family.

Li Haifu continued, "Send less things and money in the future. Since he has decided to stay in the countryside, he should act like a countryman."

"We can't support a thirty-year-old man for his entire life!"

Li Aihua immediately advised: "Dad, our family doesn't lack that little money. After we graduate in two years, we can all earn money."

Li Haifu shook his head and refused.

"Don't send it either. We've been busy with his affairs these days, but he didn't listen to us at all. He didn't consider himself or Hongmei at all. I think he is not as good as Qiaohui in knowing right from wrong. At least Qiaohui wants Hongmei to go to college."

"He chose his own path, we can't support him forever!"

I know that Li Haifu has a sharp tongue but a soft heart, but I still have expectations.

Li Muhua sighed secretly but said nothing.