Wow, just heard about Zhang Tian and Yingzi. They just got married as soon as we arrived.
Zhang Qilin originally wanted to see what Yingzi looked like. Unexpectedly, it's all for nothing now. No point in seeing her, she's already married.
"Village Chief, Yingzi got married so quickly? If you ask this Fatty, tradition is no good. Quick, quick, quick, divorce now and find my boss."
Fatty was a little surprised when he heard this.
"Fatty, you better say less. How can you say such wicked things? Aren't you afraid of divine retribution?"
"Village Chief, what's going on here?"
Hu Bayi glared at Fatty and then looked confused. How could that innocent girl get married so quickly?
This caught Hu Bayi off guard.
Zhang Tian looked at the Village Chief, waiting for a reply.
"Yingzi's family only has her and her grandfather. Moreover, Yingzi is of marriageable age. Here, fourteen is old enough to get married, and Yingzi is much older than that."
"Besides, Yingzi's grandfather is also old. Alas, we were actually thinking of setting up Little Tian with her, but it seems this girl Yingzi isn't fortunate enough."
The Village Chief shook his head with a sigh.
Zhang Tian sighed slightly.
In this era, in such remote villages, the tradition of favoring boys over girls still existed.
Moreover, getting married at fourteen was very common in those days.
If it were in ancient times, there were even stories of women becoming mothers at twelve. These were all bad customs.
Hu Bayi was not too surprised.
"Yingzi should be seventeen or eighteen, right? That's right, it's a happy occasion."
Hu Bayi said, and the Village Chief nodded.
"Alas, that girl Yingzi is not fortunate enough."
"Yes, what a good girl. She and Little Tian would have been a perfect match."
"What a shame, she married into old Wang's family in the village."
A group of women chattered, while Zhang Tian looked around.
"Is their wedding over?"
Zhang Tian asked.
The Village Chief nodded.
"Yesterday, you were a day late."
The Village Chief also felt it was a pity, it was too coincidental.
"Never mind, since it's already over, we won't go."
"How about this, Village Chief, come with me for a moment."
Saying that, Zhang Tian pulled the Village Chief aside, trying to keep it from others.
"I have a hundred yuan here, consider it as a wedding gift for Yingzi. Although we're not going, some things still need to be done."
Zhang Tian took out a hundred yuan. One yuan was half a month's income for an ordinary family in the village, and a hundred yuan was something the villagers couldn't even dream of.
"Yingzi helped us last time, please pass this money to her, Village Chief."
Zhang Tian said. The Village Chief hesitated, but thinking that Zhang Tian was not short of money, he did not refuse.
"Alright, I will give it to that girl Yingzi. She is indeed lucky."
The Village Chief said, and Zhang Tian said no more.
The main reason for not letting other villagers know was to avoid unnecessary arguments.
"Comrade Zhang, Comrade Hu, are we still going to the previous house?"
The Village Chief asked with a smile. Hu Bayi nodded with a smile.
"Yes, Village Chief, absolutely. But we have two more people this time, do you have enough space?"
Hu Bayi said, and the Village Chief's old face broke into a smile like a chrysanthemum.
"Of course, even if I give up my kang, I can't let you have no place to live!"
"There's a small room next to yours, you two will stay in there!"
"Oh, Xiuhua, slaughter the sheep in our sheep pen. Tonight, I will thank Comrade Zhang and the others properly. Since they arrived, our village has been getting better and better."
The Village Chief said continuously, and every villager had a smile on their faces.
If Zhang Tian hadn't built the road, they would never have been so enthusiastic. People are all about mutual benefit.
Unless it's a brotherhood forged in life and death, who would be sincere with you.
"Village Chief, I have an old hen at home, I'll stew it for Comrade Zhang tonight!"
"Yes, I have fish at home too, bring it over!"
The villagers said enthusiastically, and Fatty was full of pride.
"Little Huahua, see this? What is this? This is called presence!"
"Awesome~"
Fatty patted his face, as proud as a little hen.
He wanted to show those big family members that they were the protagonists!
Xie Yuchen looked at Zhang Tian, he was a little unaccustomed to such liveliness.
But feeling the atmosphere, Xie Yuchen had a different feeling in his heart, he was actually a little envious.
At home, only his parents and master might have given him warmth, but he never felt this kind of feeling.
"Village Chief, there's no need to be so grand, a simple meal will do."
Although he was satisfied in his heart, Zhang Tian still had to say polite words.
"Alas, Comrade Zhang, this is the hospitality of our villagers, how can you refuse?"
"Tonight, we won't stop drinking until we're drunk!"
The Village Chief was very excited.
The people of the Northeast are quite bold when it comes to drinking, and they don't mess around when they get drunk.
Zhang Tian smiled and nodded, then looked at Zhang Qilin.
"Second brother, if you can't drink then, don't drink. I'll drink for you if necessary."
Zhang Tian said softly.
Zhang Tian was still unsure of Zhang Qilin's drinking capacity.
After all, he rarely saw Qilin drinking strong liquor on TV.
"Mm."
Zhang Qilin just nodded, uttering one word.
Zhang Tian was used to it.
"I really didn't expect you to arrive so soon. Comrade Hu, Comrade Zhang, the weather in the Northeast is getting cold fast. It's only November and it's already snowing."
"The stove has been lit in the village, everyone come inside to warm up."
The Village Chief said enthusiastically, then he led Zhang Tian and the others to the previous room.
It's good that the road was built. If it hadn't been, it would be a miracle if the road was passable after the snow.
The current road is very smooth, paved with stones, exuding dignity.
It was the same familiar room. Xie Yuchen, Hu Bayi, and Fatty shared one room, while Zhang Qilin and Zhang Tian shared another.
After tidying up, it was almost evening.
And the Village Chief's side had already started slaughtering the sheep to prepare food for Zhang Tian and them.
The villagers also started to get busy.
Yingzi heard that Zhang Tian had returned, but she did not come out.
She was actually a little afraid to see Zhang Tian.
She dared not disobey her grandfather's words, but she also felt a sense of disappointment, perhaps their fate had not arrived.
However, seeing the villagers warmly welcoming Zhang Tian and the others, Yingzi was still very happy.
Her adventure with Zhang Tian and the others had left her with lasting memories.
When the Village Chief gave her the money, Yingzi's eyes turned red.
Night quietly descended.
Zhang Tian and his four companions were smoothly invited to the Village Chief's house.
Seven people sat on a large kang.
Five were Zhang Tian's group, and two were the Village Chief and the Party Branch Secretary.
Now, this village was the richest village within a radius of hundreds of miles, and it was naturally a key target for support.
The Party Branch Secretary wished he could stay in the village all day to develop it.
"This is our local Party Branch Secretary, this is Comrade Hu, a former educated youth, Comrade Wang, Comrade Zhang..."
The Village Chief introduced them.
Then, a whole roasted lamb was served.
"This was roasted by our village's poor cook. I don't know if it suits your taste. We don't have much good food in our village, so please bear with us."
The Village Chief said with a smile, and at the same time, a strong young man carried a large jar.
Inside was clearly high-proof white wine.
"Comrade Zhang, thank you for your contribution. I really don't know how to thank you."
The Village Chief was very excited. He then poured a bowl of white wine and drank it with Zhang Tian.
Then, the Village Chief toasted everyone around.
Under Zhang Tian's watchful eye, Zhang Qilin
drank a bowl of white wine.
After drinking it, a hint of redness suddenly appeared on his pale little face.
Zhang Tian: "????"
One cup down?
No, no, wasn't Brother Xiao very good at drinking in the original work?
Damn, what's going on?
His little cheeks are dyed red?
Seeing this, the Village Chief's mouth broke into a smile. One cup down, this is a good prospect!
He needed to pour more!
Zhang Tian's Father: "????"