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The Lucky Star Control Corporation in the 70s (25)
Grandma Chu’s words might be unreasonable, but they were true. There was once a girl in the village, who was kicked out of her home, but became the director of a textile factory in the county. Her family immediately looked for her and wept, and finally successfully recognized the girl back, gaining a lot of benefits from her.
Image was a necessity to the girl. If she had refused to recognize her family, everyone would have accused her of being unfilial, and in turn sympathized with her poor elders. She might have even been removed from her position as a director.
This was how things went in this era. With such a precedent, Grandma Chu was not worried at all. Chu Xiang was a younger generation. Wasn’t it just a matter of their words whether to admit her or not? As a result, her little calculation was smashed just one day later. Chu Xiang was going to marry Yin Xu!
This news not only confused the Chu family, but also baffled the rest of the villagers. Wasn’t Chu Xiang a broom star? From the time Chu Xiang separated from her family, the news that she was a broom star flared intensely all around. Most people were a bit convinced that she was indeed the bearer of ill luck, and Chu Lan was the lucky star. Yet at this point, Yin Xu actually wanted to marry Chu Xiang?
Everyone’s first reaction was that the Yin family was crazy, and the second reaction was: Didn’t the Yin family tear up their face with the Chu family and refuse to tie the knot with them? Weren’t they dissatisfied with the Chu family for letting Chu Xiang substitute the bride? How could they regret it again?
The same doubts arose with the Captain’s family, but at the same time, they were relieved. They felt that the ruckus in the village was finally coming to an end, and they needn’t worry about Chu Xiang’s future.
Yin Xu had already returned home from the hospital. He made it clear to Yang Yuelan and Yin Qiuwen that the marriage was a fake one, and that they should not take it seriously.
Yang Yuelan was dumbfounded when she heard it. Were there any fake marriages? She has never heard of it in her whole life. How could they do such a thing? Wouldn’t both of them be delayed? She was totally against it.
But Yin Xu took her aside and persuaded her. For the current Yin family, it was very important to have one more person who would sincerely live with them and help them. They were not lacking a maid, they just lacked a healthy person who could occasionally share the pressure in the family.
And for Chu Xiang, there were too many inconveniences if she were to live alone in the village. On top of that, it was also very dangerous. The villagers didn’t care about her being a broom star or what not, but the Chu family might persistently bully her. She was in desperate need of a haven.
In any case, currently, Yin Xu’s leg was broken and Chu Xiang’s face was disfigured. They couldn’t find a suitable partner at all. They could never live harmoniously if they were to find a crooked melon and cracked jujube(an idiom for ugly something), so they’d better help each other and wait for this difficult time to pass. In the future they both could separate again and go live a better life respectively.
Yang Yuelan couldn’t beat Yin Xu in the argument. The key was that the more Yin Qiuwen listened, the more she felt that it was reasonable, and so she joined in to help persuade Yang Yuelan. The two children felt that this was a good idea. Yang Yuelan gradually loosened up, and finally agreed. Then they went to visit the Captain together and asked his wife to help with the matchmaking.
Outsiders knew nothing about the sham marriage. The Captain’s wife was surprised and immediately entered Chu Xiang’s room to congratulate her. She said smilingly, “You child, you’re blessed. Yin Xu brought his mother to propose marriage to you. What do you think? I’m telling you, this opportunity is rare and precious, so you should seize it. Don’t mind Yin Xu’s broken leg. Many girls may be unwilling to marry him, but my vision has always been sharp. He is definitely a talent. He used to be a soldier and a leader. Besides, he is not disabled. If ever his treatment doesn’t end up successfully, he will have a limp at most and won’t drag you down on anything.”
Chu Xiang smiled. “Aunt, you’re showering him with praises. Is Yin Xu really outstanding?”
The Captain’s wife noticed her playful appearance, and quickly grasped her hand and sat down. She replied, “Absolutely! He is not only outstanding himself, but also good for his family. His mother is gentle and reasonable, and she will definitely not treat you with the mother-in-law aura. Her sister is from the same school as you. Do you know her? She is a lively and cheerful girl. Where can you find such a good mother-in-law and sister-in-law? This is a good marriage for you, don’t you think?
Chu Xiang pondered for a moment, then lowered her head and asked, “Aunt, can you let me talk to Yin Xu? I want to ask more clearly. This is a big deal after all.”
“Of course, I’ll let him in. I’m going to chat with your Aunt Yin outside, and if ever you need something, just call me.” The captain’s wife happily went out and called Yin Xu into the room. The doors and windows were wide open, and the rest of the people in the house were chatting in the yard.
Yin Xu entered the room and sat by the door. When he saw Chu Xiang’s pale face, he frowned imperceptibly. “Are you uncomfortable? I’ll ask Shou Hou’er and Xiao Wen to take you to the hospital.”
Chu Xiang shook his head and gave him a wink. Yin Xu instantly understood that it was a camouflage. He too was convinced, and didn’t even take notice of any flaw.