That year the flowers bloomed 1981

The person who borrows money is humble the moment he opens his mouth to borrow money.

But after he opened his mouth, he was persistent, spitting out all kinds of reasons and grievances, and kept pursuing the purpose of borrowing money.

Only when they are unable to borrow money will they become disheartened and give up with grudges.

The whole Han family came to the house and gambled their face. They had already talked about borrowing money. How could they let it go so easily?

Li Yue just threw a washbasin and sounded the opening gong. The fun was yet to come.

Oh, I haven't seen you for a year or two. Xiaoye has grown so tall and handsome. Brother and sister, you are so lucky.

Eng, I've always said this kid has a lot of potential. Look, let me be right! He's a great writer.

An old couple first started the compliment mode in an attempt to break the embarrassment around them.

However, Li Ye didn't cooperate and just stared blankly at the washbasin that fell in the yard.

It was enamel, and a large piece of white porcelain fell off, and the gap was very obvious.

This is embarrassing.

The old couple were naturally Han Chunmei's parents. Seeing that they could not praise Li Ye, they glared at Han Chunmei fiercely.

Han Chunmei was very difficult to do. She kept her face and said nothing. Li Kaijian, who felt sorry for his wife, had no choice but to say: What are you doing standing there in a daze? I don't know how to call someone!

Li Ye glanced at him and finally called someone.

Grandpa, grandma.

When the words Grandpa and Grandma were heard, Han Chunmei was a little surprised. In the past, Li Ye treated their relatives of the Han family, and they really didn't know each other.

Due to the stubborn temper of the original owner, the old couple was unwilling to call them uncle or aunt, which always made Han Chunmei very embarrassed. Although her face was still drooping today, she was already very embarrassed.

The old couple said grandpa and grandma very excitedly, and they hurriedly said: Hey, look, don't stand outside in this winter, hurry up and go inside!

Li Ye followed everyone into the main room and sat down on a small bench.

There is no way, there are too many elders at home today, and there are not enough chairs.

That's all, Li Ye has face, and other juniors are not qualified to enter the house.

However, Li Ye was sitting on the bench, and his momentum was not weak at all. He asked straight to the point: I am studying! You suddenly called me back. What's the emergency?

Ahem, that's what happened,

Li Zhongfa coughed lightly and said, I called you back just to ask how much money you have left from the manuscript fee.

Um?

Li Ye was a little surprised. Looking at Li Zhongfa's old eyes that flashed continuously, he understood what this grandpa meant.

Li Zhongfa actually wanted to borrow some money to maintain the relationship between his in-laws, or to prevent his daughter-in-law from being too embarrassed.

Li Kaijian was in his forties and married a daughter-in-law who was seven or eight years his junior. Li Zhongfa noticed how doting he usually was, so he wasted a small fortune for the sake of his son, wasn't it?

But seeing how he gave Li Ye such an urgent wink, he obviously didn't want to lend it too much, hoping that Li Ye would make up a lie.

This is the unique view of humanity among the elderly in this era. They keep a tightrope in everything so that they can meet each other easily in the future.

If I were to leave it to future generations, I would have to cut it off in two.

But Li Zhongfa thought so, but Li Ye never thought of borrowing money. After listening to Xiao Li Juan's nagging along the way, he couldn't borrow it.

Why do you care about my money? I told you before that I need to use that money!

Li Zhongfa was stunned. His grandson has been as smart as a monkey ever since he became enlightened. He has been giving such dirty looks. Why doesn't he understand?

But before he could think about it, the old man Han who was sitting on the chair spoke up: Hey, Xiaoye, you usually talk to your grandpa like this, no matter how big or small you are.

Old Mrs. Han grabbed her old man and said with a smile: Whose child made money for the first time? It's not like holding it like a treasure. Just ask, what's the big deal?

While the two of them were talking, they both glared at Han Chunmei. After all, they were elderly people who knew how to save face and hoped that someone else would be the villain.

This turned Han Chunmei into a rat in the bellows, no longer human inside or out.

Didn't Li Ye treat the three of them well?

During the Chinese New Year, each of the three mothers was dressed in new clothes, including a single coat, a coat, and a complete set of shoes. When they returned to their parents' home, they would make the three aunts and sisters in the neighborhood look envious.

I spent several hundred yuan on my mother-in-law during the Chinese New Year!

You are a stepmother, what else do you want?

Grandpa and grandma, have you bought any clothes for your children in recent years?

Okay now, why am I embarrassed to ask you to open my mouth to Li Ye?

Ahem~, Chunmei! You are not qualified to be a mother, I have to say something to you.

Old Man Han saw that his dead daughter was not up to par, so he had to go into battle himself.

He said very honestly: Since you married into the Li family, you must fulfill your responsibilities as a mother.

Ono is living and eating at the school all day long, don’t you know how to take him back and take care of him? I remember it’s not that far from No. 2 Middle School, right?

“A child is so young and doesn’t understand the evil nature of people’s hearts. What if he is deceived?

It's a small thing to deceive money, but it's bad if you deceive someone into a wrong way. Do you still remember your talented uncle? I just took the money and went to the provincial capital.

Old Man Han rambled on for a long time, his honest face and sincere tone were so touching that others couldn't even get in the middle of the conversation.

At first, Li Ye thought he was lecturing a girl, but it didn't sound right to him.

They are not lecturing girls, they are clearly giving Li Ye a warning lesson!

That wealthy uncle took his entire family fortune to the provincial capital during the Minguo period. Not only was he completely ruined, but he was also infected with the five poisons. He was a typical representative of a prodigal son.

The reason for his downfall was that his father died when he was too young, and his mother was soft-hearted and let him take charge of the family's financial power.

The implication is that although Li Ye's royalties were earned by him, it is incomprehensible to hold them in Li Ye's hands.

Li Ye looked carefully at the honest old farmer with spittle flying around, as if he could see the cunningness that had experienced the world in his eyes.

Logically speaking, it is inappropriate and very offensive for his Han family to say such things in the Li family.

But he, Old Man Han, just said it.

People in the 1980s attach great importance to family ties. If such words are said on such occasions, it is a precursor to falling out.

Old Man Han's subtext is - [Are you using a child to prevaricate me? Do you really think I'm stupid? 】

Li Zhongfa's expression changed, and Grandma Li's expression didn't look good either.

It was the first time that the in-laws came to visit, and they made so many tricks. It seemed unreasonable to spread the word about Li Ye, a child.

Although Han Chunmei is a continuation of the relationship, the more halfway this kind of couple is, the more worries the parents will have.

The father of the Han family is very cunning. He is sure that the Li family loves face. This is the first time that his in-laws come to visit in a serious manner, so he must give him face.

But Li Ye has no such worries. After forty years, he has seen many family relationships that turned against each other because of money. Some relatives are better off than not.

Grandpa, what you said is unlucky!

Li Ye said displeasedly: Listening to what you just said, I really look a bit like that wealthy uncle.

But he took the money to go to the provincial capital, and I wanted to take the money to go to college. Oh, that’s not right! There are no Five Poisons in the capital now, right?

Everyone's eyes suddenly looked wrong, especially Grandma Li's. Her eyes were as sharp as knives, gouging Old Han and Han Chunmei back and forth.

[You old man, dare to curse my grandson? Just wait for me. If I turn around and deal with your daughter seven or eight times, I still won't understand my hatred. 】

Old Han looked at Li Ye in surprise and began to make quick calculations in his mind.

[Is this kid unintentional? Or was it intentional? A child of eighteen or nineteen is not so powerful, right? 】

Old Han reacted quickly and immediately changed the topic.

Xiaoye, don't be angry. I am a straightforward person, but I don't mean anything bad. But it is really not reliable to have so much money in the hands of a child like you!

Pointing at Han Chunmei, she said: If you don't believe me, look at it. All these adults and children have coats and leather shoes, which cost hundreds of dollars at a time. I can't help but spend so much money!

Li Ye almost laughed angrily.

[I spent so much time on your daughter and granddaughter, and you still dislike it? 】

You are right, old man. From now on I will not spend money on others, I will spend it all on myself.

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After Li Ye finished speaking, Old Han was stunned, while Grandma Li's grandmother coughed continuously and could barely hide her smile.

The uncle and aunt who came with Old Man Han were also dumbfounded and suppressed laughter.

Ahem~

Xiaoye, your grandpa's house is not spacious. He wants to build a new house for your uncle. The money on hand is not enough. How much money do you have on hand? Can you help me raise a few hundred?

Li Zhongfa finally decided not to go to the theater anymore. At his age, he still hopes that everything will be happy for his family. If he really breaks up with the old man of the Han family, Han Chunmei will not be a good person inside and outside.

The Han family is not just an object, but it is also Han Chunmei's natal family. When the Bi family kicked Han Chunmei's mother out, she had to return to the Han family to have a shelter from the wind and rain.

Therefore, it would be difficult for someone to force Han Chunmei to make a clean break with the Han family.

It’s not like the family doesn’t have money, so let’s just borrow a few hundred yuan. At worst, I can use my own salary to make up for it later on for my grandson.

This is also Li Zhongfa's principle. His grandson's money belongs to his grandson. If he borrows it and doesn't get it back, he, the grandfather, must make up for it.

But the exact amount to be lent was up to Li Ye. After all, the eldest grandson earned all the spare money in the family.

But Li Ye's answer exceeded Li Zhongfa's expectations: I still have two thousand in hand.

Li Zhongfa almost slapped his thigh in anger.

[Grandson, why are you so blind? I gave you so many looks for nothing. 】

Li Zhong reminded Li Ye just now and asked him to help collect a few hundred yuan.

If Li Ye says that he still has a thousand dollars left, then he can leave some for his children and borrow 5,600 yuan, which will be enough to give him face. Now is a good time.

Li Yecai didn't look at Li Zhongfa's eyes. He directly asked Old Han: How much does it cost to build a house for grandpa's family?

Old Han said immediately: The wood and adobe at home are all ready-made. Artificial cement bricks and tiles will cost one thousand and fifty, and if they are made of bricks and tiles, it will cost two thousand.

In Qingshui County, building a house doesn't cost much. The two thousand yuan in 1982 was enough to build a grand and large tile-roofed house.

(The author’s hometown has a house that was built around that time. Grandpa said it cost more than a thousand dollars.)

Li Ye nodded and said, How much do you want to borrow?

Old Han said in surprise: Didn't you tell me? Two thousand! Xiaoye, don't be afraid that I won't pay back. My house is there. If you don't pay back, you can use my house to pay off the debt.

Let me tell you, this money should be spent in the right place, and buying a house and land is the right way. If you keep the money in your hands, you won’t even notice if you lose a little bit of pocket money.”

You don't have a dime of your own?

Li Ye stood up from the stool, wishing he could kick this old guy to death.

You build a new house without even a dime, and you borrow money from Li Ye's royalties. Do you think you are Zhuge Liang?

Is there any plan left to play with others in the midst of applause?

I spat!

Thanks to book friend 20211029110351113 for the reward, thank you brother!