Returning To 1980 To Enjoy Prosperity Chapter 137: With Your Words, Uncle Jiu, I'm Truly Reassured - Novel Cool

Chapter 137: With Your Words, Uncle Jiu, I'm Truly Reassured

Chapter 137: With Your Words, Uncle Jiu, I'm Truly Reassured

From Oum's words, Deng Shirong could feel how much she valued her daughter.

He didn't make any grand promises, but spoke honestly, "Relatives, Ayuan grew up under my watch. He has a good character and works hard. Ahua won't have to worry about being bullied if she marries him."

Oum nodded and asked, "Uncle Jiu, how are his parents and his sister-in-law to get along with?"

Deng Shirong replied, "His parents are reasonable people, but his sister-in-law might be a bit petty. If Ahua marries into the family, she should try to get along with them. But if it's really not possible, she shouldn't force herself. They can always live separately."

Oum said, "Uncle Jiu, the decision to separate households still lies with the parents. If they don't get along well and the family refuses to separate, what should we do?"

Deng Shirong said, "Don't worry. I still have some influence in the village. Ayuan's parents have to call me 'Uncle' by seniority. If such a situation arises, I will definitely stand up for Ahua. Separating households is just a matter of a word."

Hearing this, Oum was completely reassured. In the rural areas of Bobai County, where family ties are strong, the words of a respected elder carry significant weight. If that elder has a large family and good standing, their words are no less influential than those of village officials.

So, with Uncle Jiu's support, Oum was genuinely relieved that her daughter wouldn't be mistreated after marriage.

"Uncle Jiu, with your words, I'm truly reassured!"

Deng Shirong asked, "Relatives, if there are no issues, shall we set a date to visit the household?"

Oum smiled and said, "I have no problems, but this matter definitely needs her father's approval."

Deng Shirong thought for a moment and said, "In that case, I'll go to the mountain pass to take care of some business first. I'll come back once I'm done."

"Uncle Jiu, it's really too much to ask you to make another trip. I'll have Ahua go and bring her father back." Saying this, Oum instructed her daughter, "Ahua, go and bring your father back quickly."

Ou Guohua responded and got up, preparing to run to the fields to call her father.

Seeing this, Deng Shirong quickly said, "Ahua, why don't you take my bicycle? It'll be faster."

Ou Guohua shyly replied, "Uncle Jiu, I don't know how to ride a bicycle. I can just run over and call him. It's not that far anyway."

Deng Shirong realized that, while many people knew how to ride bicycles in this era, many still didn't, especially in rural areas where bicycles weren't as common.

Once her daughter ran off to call her father, Oum picked up the pipe nearby and handed it to Deng Shirong, saying, "Uncle Jiu, have a few puffs of the pipe while you wait. Her father will be back soon!"

Deng Shirong didn't refuse, took the pipe, and started to prepare a smoke.

While smoking, he chatted casually with Oum.

Less than ten minutes later, Ou Guohua returned with her father.

After exchanging greetings, Oum briefly explained the situation to her husband, concluding, "You're the head of the family. You decide!"

By the time they returned, Ou Guohua's father had already heard the gist of it from his daughter. Now, hearing his wife's summary, he understood the situation. He looked at Deng Shirong and said, "Uncle Jiu, since you're the one vouching for this match, I trust you. I agree to it."

Deng Shirong smiled and said, "Thank you for your trust. I can't promise everything, but I can assure you that if Ahua marries Ayuan, she won't be mistreated and will live a better life than many others."

Hearing this, both Ou Guohua's parents beamed with joy. With Uncle Jiu's assurance, they truly didn't have to worry about their daughter's well-being in Yayevillage.

Next, the two sides began to discuss when they would visit the groom's family.

Deng Shirong said, "I've already informed Ah Yuan's parents. We can visit the family at any time."

Ou Father thought for a moment and said, "Let's set it for the tenth day then!"

Deng Shirong nodded. "Alright, the tenth it is. How many people will be going from your side?"

Ou Father and Ou Mother both knew that when visiting the groom's family, there would be red envelopes and gifts of five flavors. The red envelopes were easy to arrange, but the five flavors needed to be prepared in advance. Therefore, they needed to inform the groom's family in advance how many people would be coming so they could prepare accordingly.

After a few minutes of discussion, Ou Mother said, "Uncle Jiu, we'll have seven people accompanying Ah Hua."

"Got it. I'll let the groom's family know to prepare accordingly."

With that, Deng Shirong stood up. "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

"Uncle Jiu, you came all this way, at least stay for a meal!"

"No need. I have some business to attend to in the mountains, so I won't stay long. Thanks for the offer!"

After a few more pleasantries, Deng Shirong rode off on his bicycle.

...

At the pottery factory.

After finishing a round of work, Deng Yuntao noticed that his childhood friend, Deng Changyuan, was daydreaming instead of studying diligently. He couldn't help but tease him, "Ah Yuan, what are you thinking about? Your future wife isn't going to run away. My father has it all under control. Don't you trust him?"

Deng Changyuan snapped back to reality, not minding the teasing. He said worriedly, "Ah Tai, you can't understand the hunger of a starving man. I trust Uncle Jiu, of course, but you know our family's situation. I'm afraid her parents will ask for too high a dowry, and we won't be able to afford it."

Deng Yuntao understood his friend's situation well. He smiled and said, "Ah Yuan, don't worry. My father knows your family's situation. He told me that if you need it, he can talk to Brother Yungui and have your annual salary paid in advance so you can smoothly bring your wife home."

Deng Changyuan's eyes lit up with surprise. "Ah Tai, really? You're not pulling my leg, right?"

Deng Yuntao laughed. "Why would I lie to you? My father said it himself."

"Great! That's fantastic!"

Deng Changyuan was overjoyed, having been worried about this for a long time. He hadn't expected Uncle Jiu to have everything arranged for him.

Deng Yuntao was genuinely happy for him. "Now you can relax, right?"

Deng Changyuan chuckled. "Of course! With Uncle Jiu's word, I have nothing to worry about."

Deng Yuntao playfully punched him on the shoulder. "So, can you stop daydreaming when you're supposed to be learning? You have to step on the clay every day, and you don't have much time to learn the large pot technique. If you don't focus and learn it, how will you provide for your future wife once she marries you?"

Deng Changyuan rubbed his shoulder and nodded eagerly. "Sure thing. For my future wife, I'll definitely focus and become a qualified large pot maker as soon as possible."

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