Chapter 650 Some are happy and some are worried
The lazy afternoon sun shone through the wrinkled window covered with old newspapers in the kitchen at the backyard of the supply and marketing cooperative, casting a warm glow on everything in the house.
Everyone sat around the paint-chipped dining table, their eyes full of curiosity and eagerness, all focused on Wang Jianguo, as if he was about to reveal a shocking secret that would shock the entire village.
Wang Jianguo looked around and saw that most people's faces were filled with confusion and bewilderment, with frowns on their brows.
There was a confused light in their eyes, and their mouths were slightly open, as if they wanted to say something but stopped themselves. They looked just like a group of children lost in a maze of knowledge.
Seeing this, he knew that if he continued to go around in circles, everyone would be anxious and scratching their heads, so he smiled heartily, and his clear voice broke the brief silence in the room:
"Brother Shuzhuo has a girlfriend and is getting married!"
These words were like a bombshell, exploding in the crowd in an instant.
"Wow!" There was an exclamation from the crowd, followed by laughter and cheers.
Everyone stood up, their faces filled with sincere joy, and congratulated Zhao Shuzhuo one after another.
Aunt Cheng smiled so hard that her eyes narrowed into slits, and the wrinkles on her face deepened. She walked forward tremblingly, took Zhao Shuzhuo's hand, and gently patted the back of his hand with her calloused but extremely warm hand, and said:
"Oh, Shuzhuo, this is such a happy event! I have been looking forward to you getting married, and now it is finally settled."
The young wives gathered around like a group of happy little birds, chirping and buzzing. Their faces were flushed, their eyes were sparkling with excitement, and they asked in a flurry of voices:
"Brother Shuzhuo, tell us quickly, what does that girl look like? Does she have a round face or an oval face? Big eyes or small eyes?"
"Also, how old is he? Is he a good match for you?"
The young men were not to be outdone. They rubbed their hands, approached excitedly, and asked loudly:
"Brother Shuzhuo, where is that girl from? What's her family background like? We have to check it out!"
Zhao Shuzhuo felt a little embarrassed by the sudden enthusiasm of the crowd. His fair cheeks flushed again, and his eyes were filled with shyness and happiness.
He knew very well that everyone was sincerely thinking of him, and this simple and deep friendship made him feel warm in his heart, so he patiently answered their questions one by one.
He lowered his head slightly, raised the corners of his mouth, revealed a shy smile, and said softly:
"She is pretty, with a round face, big, bright eyes, and two dimples when she smiles. She is very sweet."
As he said this, the image of the girl seemed to appear in his eyes, and he became even gentler.
"She is a few years younger than me, and her family lives in the city. She is also a nurse, and she is a very nice person... Oh, you will know when she comes to our place in the future."
As everyone listened, they made exclamations of admiration from time to time, as if they had already seen the beautiful and kind girl standing next to Zhao Shuzhuo.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the kitchen was as warm as a burning fire, and laughter echoed in every corner.
Everyone was immersed in the vision of Zhao Shuzhuo's bright future, as if they had already seen a grand and warm wedding about to be held in the village.
The afternoon sun lazily sprinkled on the kitchen in the backyard of the supply and marketing cooperative, giving the house a warm golden edge.
Everyone sat around the dinner table, laughter and joy still echoed in this small space, and the atmosphere was as warm as a burning fire.
At this moment, Li Xinyan, who had been sitting silently in the crowd and rarely spoke, seemed to muster up great courage, moved slightly, cleared her throat, and spoke softly.
"oops,"
Li Xinyan's voice, with a hint of surprise and envy, broke the noise for a moment, and everyone's eyes were cast on her.
"Brother Shuzhuo is so lucky."
She raised her head slightly and looked at Zhao Shuzhuo, with an imperceptible complex light flashing in her eyes. She paused and continued.
"The target is a girl from the city, and she's a nurse. This is incredible!"
When the word "nurse" was mentioned, several young people around couldn't help but let out a slight exclamation.
In their minds, nursing is a respectable and noble profession, and being able to be with such a girl is a blessing that they have accumulated over several lifetimes.
Li Xinyan frowned slightly, a trace of doubt flashed in her eyes, and when she spoke again, there was a little more worry in her tone:
"She's doing so well in the city, would she be willing to come to our little village?"
This question was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing everyone's emotions, which had just been high, to fluctuate slightly.
Everyone looked at each other, with the same question in their eyes. After all, there is a big gap between urban and rural areas.
Whether it is living conditions or development opportunities, the city has unique advantages.
Would a girl who lives a good life in the city really be willing to give up everything and come to this remote village?
Zhao Shuzhuo sensed the doubts in everyone's eyes. He sat up straight, his face filled with confidence and determination, his eyes full of longing for the future, and replied slowly:
"I asked her, and she was willing to come."
As he spoke, his eyes dimmed slightly and his voice became a little deeper.
"She had a hard life. She depended on her father for everything. Her father was sick, but he recovered quickly."
Zhao Shuzhuo's tone was full of heartache, as if he had regarded the girl's suffering as his own.
"I'll pick her up when her father gets better."
After hearing what Zhao Shuzhuo said, Li Xinyan had no choice but to give up the slight doubts and resentment in her heart.
She bit her lip lightly, a trace of loneliness flashed in her eyes, but soon she raised her head again, forced a smile on her face, and said softly:
"That's good, Brother Shuzhuo, I wish you and sister-in-law happiness."
The people around also came to their senses and once again gave Zhao Shuzhuo their sincere blessings, and laughter filled the kitchen again.
Everyone seemed to have seen the picture of Zhao Shuzhuo's happy and fulfilling future life slowly unfolding before their eyes.
In fact, Li Xinyan had her own little thoughts hidden when she asked this question just now.
This girl, who is usually quiet and inconspicuous in the crowd, now reveals the secret hidden deep in her heart because of a seemingly ordinary question.
Li Xinyan is 25 years old this year, which is considered an older leftover woman in the village.
Most girls of this age have already married and are responsible for taking care of the household necessities, supporting their husbands and raising their children, and living a stable life.
But she is still alone, and the reason behind this has to start with her family.
Her brother is the village chief of Xiaoli Village and is a well-known figure in the local area.