Daily Life in the 70s-Chapter 34 - Acknowledgment
34: Chapter 34 Acknowledgment
34 -34 Acknowledgment
Yiguang had come by himself.
He had returned home yesterday and mentioned it to his elderly parents.
They were both shocked and delighted, as their son’s marital status had always been a major concern for them.
Over the past few years, every time he came home on family visiting days, they never ceased to arrange blind dates for him.
However, due to their son’s high standards, nothing had come of those dates, which had added quite a few white hairs to their heads.
Now that their son was taking the initiative, they hurriedly started to help him.
Reminded by their son, even the gifts for a common wedding had to be slightly more substantial than usual but not so much that it would seem out of place.
They had gone through the gifts several times.
That morning, however, he had gone to the county to buy some health supplements for Pei Min—Milk Essence and brown sugar—but he didn’t dare buy anything too significant, fearing it might backfire.
He arrived at the Yang Family’s house almost simultaneously with the wedding procession.
But upon arriving, he had overheard some terms like ‘Yang Family’s son-in-law’.
Yang Family’s son-in-law?
Who else could it be but the eligible young lady, Pei Min?
Yiguang raised an eyebrow.
He did not see Pei Min in the courtyard, but he saw Peiying, and so he asked her to help locate Pei Min.
Zhang Minghua’s eyes sparkled when she saw him, and she hurried over, wiping her hands, “Shen, you’re here, and why did you bring so much with you?
Come, sit down, right beside Minmin’s dad.”
Yiguang smiled, handed over the items to Zhang Minghua, and specifically pointed out the health supplements meant for Pei Min’s health.
Zhang Minghua grinned from ear to ear, “You shouldn’t have spent so much.
That girl is truly fortunate.” While talking, her eyes appraised the potential son-in-law before her—tall and upright, with sharp and spirited eyes, and a calm and composed demeanor.
The more she looked, the more pleased she became, especially since he was still unmarried!
In just a few moments, Zhang Minghua found Yiguang to be far superior to Huang Jianxin.
“That man sitting next to Minmin’s dad is Director Huang from the town’s Cooperative Society.
This comrade has taken a liking to Minmin and had asked to propose marriage previously, which we have already declined.
Unexpectedly, he also came today to join in the festivities…” Zhang Minghua briefed Yiguang and made clear her and her husband’s stance.
Actually, upon entering, Yiguang had already noticed Huang Jianxin.
His attire was quite conspicuous among the simplistically dressed crowd, and the polite restraint of those around him, coupled with the envious tone of the women discussing the Yang Family’s son-in-law, led him to quickly identify that this man was the subject of the discussion.
Yiguang straightened his expression, slightly bowing and speaking earnestly, “Auntie, rest assured, my feelings for Pei Min are sincere.
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I also hope that uncle and you will see my sincerity and consider my proposal.
I thought today, due to Third Brother Yang’s wedding festivities, it wouldn’t be appropriate to bring a matchmaker, so my parents thought to delay and visit another day.”
Zhang Minghua nodded her head smilingly, “Very well, your uncle and I have also discussed this.
He’s got it figured out.
Take a seat for now.
The old man might also have a few words to say to you.”
Shen Yiguang responded and sat to the left of Yang Dahai, led by Zhang Minghua.
“Congratulations to uncle!”
“Yiguang, you’re here, please sit down,” Yang Dahai said, his face showing rare joy.
As Shen Yiguang sat down, he met eyes with Huang Jianxin, who was sitting to the right of Yang Dahai.
Their gazes intersected briefly in the air, Shen Yiguang’s eyes sharp and dark, deflecting Huang Jianxin’s probing look.
“Let me introduce you.
This is Shen Yiguang, he saved my eldest daughter from the river some days ago… Our family’s benefactor, usually serves in the military, and recently our families have become closely connected… His mother and I consider him like a son…” Yang Dahai said to Huang Jianxin.
In Huang Jianxin’s keen intuition, he also caught a hint of implication.
A son?
Isn’t that just another way to say son-in-law?
His probing gaze shifted to Yang Dahai, whose face held a subtle smile, “Oh, congratulations then, uncle, for gaining another son.
Comrade Pei Min also gains another brother; it looks like he will have more protection in the future.”
Shen Yiguang looked at Huang Jianxin, his gaze heavy and sharp, and smiled, “Thank you for your kind words.”
The bystanders didn’t understand the subtle battle of wits unfolding before them but noticed Yang Dahai’s special attention towards Shen Yiguang, sparking their curiosity.
Yang Dahai treated Shen Yiguang very warmly, almost like he was part of the family, unlike the mere politeness shown to Huang Jianxin.
He told everyone, as he had told Huang Jianxin, about considering Shen Yiguang almost like a son, “He’ll be coming by often, everyone might as well get to know him.
He’s a promising young man and a military officer.
His mother and Pei Guo’s mother are very fond of him…”
Uncle Yang, Yang Dajiang, whose mind was quicker in the gathering, immediately understood his elder brother’s stance.
Shen Yiguang truly was his brother’s choice for a son-in-law.
So, he said to Yang Dahai with a smile, “Congratulations, elder brother.
This resourceful young man is indeed a sight for sore eyes…”
Huang Jianxin’s expression darkened.
He had thought his marriage with Pei Min was certain.
The girl was flawless like snow; her beauty and demeanor were gentle yet lively, making her the loveliest girl he had ever seen.
He was born into a superior family and had developed a picky taste.
His first marriage through matchmaking had been to a well-matched girl, pretty but dull and strictly disciplined, who quickly became just like any other housewife, plain and unadorned, her complexion wan.
Disenchanted, he was only briefly saddened by her untimely death during childbirth, relieved more that he had a chance to choose another wife.
The Yang Family was in decline, and such a match seemed inevitable in his eyes.
By barely flaunting his superior position, the Yang Family should have been eager to agree and send the daughter nicely packaged to his doorstep.
However, contrary to his expectations, the Yang Family rudely refused, citing his previous marriage.
Furious, he took it as extreme ingratitude, believing them lucky that he would consider such a country girl.
Not relenting, he swallowed his anger and visited personally, only to face more rejection from Old Man Yang.
Having worked in the area for many years, he knew the importance of a girl’s reputation, especially in this backward place, as critical as the clothes one wore.
He chose this family gathering to solidify his stance by exposing his status among the guests, insinuating himself as the future son-in-law in a preemptive strategy.
Unexpectedly, that unbearable Old Man Yang had brought a military man to shame him!
It was nearly explicit, this Shen Yiguang was the son-in-law the Yang Family acknowledged!
