Shaoan blind date

For this, Sun Shaoan was troubled for a long time; to love and not be able to possess is truly one of life's greatest sufferings.

And after this period, the development of events made Old Man Sun Yuhou understand.

Tian Runye was a rare beauty, but their family's circumstances were also a rare mess, not worthy of her.

For Sun Shaoan's marriage, Old Man Yu Hou also tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

He was determined to arrange a marriage for Shaoan; he recalled how he had found a wife for his younger brother, Sun Yuting, during the difficult times of 1960, and now he also wanted to find a good wife for his son, Shaoan.

After several sleepless nights, Sun Yuhou finally found his younger brother, Sun Yuting. Yuting was in charge of the agricultural base station conference and knew many young women, so he hoped he could find a match.

Only after discussing it with his younger brother, Yuting, did he realize that there were many suitable girls, but they probably couldn't afford the betrothal gift.

Just as the Old Man was at his wit's end, Yuting's wife, He Fengying, suddenly remembered a distant niece from her maiden family who didn't require a “betrothal gift.”

This made Old Man Sun incredibly happy. He immediately asked his sister-in-law to send a letter to them, to settle the matter and have Sun Shaoan go to Liulin, Shanxi, for a blind date.

Regarding Tian Runye, Sun Shaoan was also disheartened. To sever the emotional ties and let go of his thoughts, after a few days of internal struggle, he finally agreed.

So, Sun Shaoan arranged matters in the team, packed his bags, brought dry rations, and took a public bus all the way to Huangyuan, then transferred from the bus station there to Liulin.

Shaoan knew that Zhao Dongchuan worked at the Huangyuan Cultural Center, so he wanted to visit him and express his inner frustrations.

The news of Zhao Dongchuan getting a government job had long spread throughout the surrounding villages. Who would have thought that the “lazybones” who was once “fond of eating and disliking work” had suddenly become a “scholar,” instantly becoming a highly sought-after person, making many families in Shuangshui Village regret not marrying their daughters to him, so that their whole family could also enjoy a good life in the city.

Sun Shaoan originally didn't want to bother Zhao Dongchuan, fearing he would cause trouble, but the recent frustrations were truly unbearable, and the events of this period had pushed him to the brink of a breakdown. If Zhao Dongchuan hadn't been in Huangyuan, it would have been fine, but knowing he was there, Sun Shaoan couldn't help but want to see his old friend and pour out his heart.

Hearing this, Zhao Dongchuan roughly understood; this was the earlier emotional entanglement between Sun Shaoan and Tian Runye.

On one side was the childhood sweetheart Tian Runye, and on the other was He Xiulian, a gentle, considerate woman, rarely seen in a thousand years, who would die for Sun Shaoan.

As an outsider, he couldn't make decisions for Sun Shaoan. In fact, from his perspective, He Xiulian was the perfect match for Sun Shaoan.

So he had no reason to stop Sun Shaoan from going on a blind date in Shanxi; instead, he even hoped that He Xiulian could be brought over.

Of course, He Xiulian wouldn't die. With him, Zhao Dongchuan, there, as long as Sun Shaoan was subtly reminded, she wouldn't die from overwork.

“Brother Shaoan, I understand your situation, and I think you're doing the right thing!”

“Frankly, Sister Runye and you have a really big gap, and even if Sister Runye truly followed you, unafraid of hardship or fatigue, her body probably couldn't take it.” Zhao Dongchuan hinted subtly.

Indeed, if He Xiulian were replaced by Tian Runye, her body might break down even faster.

“And you don't need to blame yourself or feel guilty towards Sister Runye; she will definitely find her true love in the future!”

“As long as Runye doesn't agree to marry Li Xiangqian, it won't ultimately harm two families. Although it seems they ended up together, that was merely out of sympathy for Li Xiangqian's disability and a wife's responsibility.” Zhao Dongchuan thought to himself.

After this outpouring and Zhao Dongchuan's comfort.

Sun Shaoan's mood gradually relaxed; it was no longer as heavy and oppressive as before.

“Thank you, Little Zhao!” Sun Shaoan patted Zhao Dongchuan's shoulder.

“It's nothing, we're friends, don't mention it!”

“Let's go, no rush, I'll take you around.”

Then Zhao Dongchuan pulled Sun Shaoan and began to stroll around Huangyuan City.

He bought Sun Shaoan some gifts for his future in-laws, even though Shaoan strongly declined. Zhao Dongchuan persuaded him: “This is your first visit; it's impolite not to bring gifts. What if it falls through? Where else will you find a girl who doesn't ask for a betrothal gift?”

Sun Shaoan, of course, had no choice but to go along with it, saying that this was a temporary loan and he would definitely repay it later.

Zhao Dongchuan was now wealthy and didn't care about these small amounts of money; he didn't even think about it.

He wasn't short on money now, so if he could help make things go well, he would try his best.

Of course, everything in moderation, otherwise people might think Sun Shaoan's family was rich and was unwilling to pay the betrothal gift, thus delaying the marriage.

So Zhao Dongchuan only helped buy two bottles of xifeng liquor and a few boxes of cold cream, to give to his father-in-law and female elders.

Then Zhao Dongchuan sent Sun Shaoan off on the bus to Shanxi.

Returning to the dormitory, Zhao Dongchuan straightened out his thoughts and recalled the current plot.

At this time, Tian Runye was in a state of indecision, facing pressure from her Second Aunt Xu Aiyun and her father Tian Futang, as well as pressure from Li Xiangqian's family. Tian Runye could actually endure all of this, but Sun Shaoan's sudden marriage made all her persistence meaningless.

It became the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Zhao Dongchuan decided to return to Yuanxi County and also visit Shuangshui Village along the way.

No sooner said than done, the next day he immediately greeted Jia Bing, saying he wanted to return to Yuanxi County for a period of time to gather inspiration for his new work, “yellow earth,” and Jia Bing readily agreed.

So, after arranging matters with Li Huiying, Zhao Dongchuan boarded the bus to Yuanxi County that afternoon.

By the time he arrived in Yuanxi County, dusk had already fallen. Zhao Dongchuan then went to a guesthouse and registered for a room.

He wasn't planning to immediately go and talk to Tian Runye about this, as it would seem abrupt and awkward, and it didn't fit his identity.

He couldn't just go up to her and say, don't agree to marry Li Xiangqian, otherwise you'll live many years of separated life, and Li Xiangqian will have a mental breakdown and get into a car accident, and so on; they would surely beat him up.

For everything to seem reasonable, he needed to find the right time to say the right things.

Thinking of this, Zhao Dongchuan couldn't help but feel a pang of discomfort.

Alas, it's hard to be a good person, and it's even harder for a good person to do good deeds!

For this, Zhao Dongchuan found a state-run restaurant and enjoyed a delicious meal, which finally cheered him up a lot.

There's nothing a good meal can't solve; if not, then have two!!!!

Zhao Dongchuan planned to visit Sun Shaoping at the County First Middle School tomorrow to see how he was doing and also to understand the current situation in Shuangshui Village.

He remembered that a “natural and man-made disaster” was about to occur in the village during this period.

He felt it necessary to change this event, at least to save a life.