Years: Return to the Leisurely Fishing Village

Chapter 39 I'll marry you a college student
After dinner, Tan Shaoyang did not interfere with the task of cleaning up the dishes. During this period, it was basically women who did the housework. Since the second sister-in-law was pregnant, she did less, so the eldest sister-in-law took over.

Everyone goes through this.

It is rare to find someone who cooks like Tan Shaoyang. Mainly because he has good cooking skills, he does not want to spoil his taste buds. Although it is a little hot, it satisfies his appetite.

As soon as Tan Shaoyang returned to the room, Tan's mother chased him in, sternly looking at him, and started to scold him.

"Why are you spending money so lavishly? Don't spend money carelessly in the future. We have porridge at home. A pot of seafood porridge is enough to nourish us!"

"Save the money you have, you haven't got a wife yet!"

"We originally planned to let you get married, but you ended up asking your brothers to build a house first. Now that the land has been bought, you two brothers can mow the grass in your free time."

"By the time the foundation of the house is dug and construction starts, the money will be gone."

"It's not just us who have swiped it all. Your two sisters-in-law have to pay for it too. They can't take care of you. So you should be more careful and don't spend every penny."

"You don't need to spoil your child. Let him eat whatever he has. No other child is raised like we do. Don't spoil him too much."

As soon as Tan Shaoyang heard this, he knew that his mother was worried about the money, so he quickly put his arm around her shoulders and comforted her, "Mom, how much is the rice noodles? The tomatoes were picked in the yard, and the fish were caught by the sea."

"If you want to work and earn money, you have to take good care of your body. You go out every two or three days. How can you have the strength if you don't eat well?"

"I can't even say anything about eating that bowl of porridge. I'm often so hungry when I ride my bike to the county town. I can't just eat it alone and leave everyone else out."

"It would be outrageous to do that."

"Rice noodles will swell up as soon as they come into contact with water. We have a large family, so buying a few kilograms will be enough for us to eat."

"The house is indeed not spacious enough. Daya is so old but still lives in the same house with us. It's noisy at night. If the house is built, people can live in more space and not be so crowded together."

"Besides, my family can build a house, so you can also benefit from it! There are only a few fishing boats in the village, and we can save enough money to build a house. This is such an enviable thing!"

"Let's not talk about others. Just look at the village chief's house, which is a one-story red brick house. Who in the village wouldn't envy him? He stands up straight and speaks with more authority."

"The location chosen by the eldest and second sons is quite good. Although it is a little far from the beach, it can prevent the sea water from spreading into the house during high tide."

"Once the arrow is shot, there is no turning back. Now that it has begun, don't dwell on it. Besides, your son can make money. He made 50 yuan today just by running this trip."

"Are you still worried that I won't be able to find a wife? I can marry you a college student by then."

Mother Tan's eyes widened, "Are these sandworms so profitable?"

Tan Shaoyang nodded, "I can't work so hard to deliver it. I have to make some money. It's a waste of time to find a way."

"Mom, if you have time to talk to me, you might as well go back and rest. After you get enough sleep, go dig sandworms. There are still many sandworms now. In a few days, more people will dig and there will be fewer sandworms."

"Without the big guy, the weight will be reduced."

Tan's mother turned around and wanted to leave, but after hearing his big talk, she turned back and said, "Don't go out and harm other girls. I'm afraid someone will catch up with me and I won't be able to explain myself."

"I wouldn't dare dream of marrying a college student. I would laugh my teeth off if you could bring me a wife."

Tan Shaoyang: “…”

You have to have dreams, just in case they come true!

"Mom, just wait! I will try to find you a college-educated wife."

There were very few college students at that time. If a family could raise a female college student, it would be a great honor for their ancestors. It was precisely because of the rarity that Tan's mother would not believe it.

For people in their village, it is lucky to marry a villager wife. Some families can't even marry a wife.

The eldest and second sons were able to get married because their families had boats and ways to make a living. Otherwise, in a small fishing village by the sea, with no fields or land at home, why would a girl marry you?
"Don't just talk nonsense here. If you have the ability, marry her first. I don't want to listen to your coaxing me. I don't want to have a dream at night and wake up laughing only to find out that it was all wishful thinking."

Tan Shaoyang: "..." What's wrong with him? Isn't he diligent now?
As long as he can make money, shouldn't he be able to choose any wife he wants?
Facts speak louder than words. Let’s stop arguing here and let the facts speak for themselves!

As soon as Tan's mother left, Tan Shaoyang lay down on the bed, falling asleep.

The mud room had a small window so it was relatively cool, but it was definitely hot and stuffy, so I could only fan myself occasionally with a fan.

Next year he will have to buy a fan and point it at him so that he can feel cool with the whirring wind. Forget it this year!

He hadn't been doing this for long. If he could buy a fan, it would easily arouse jealousy, thinking that he could make more money from this business! He didn't want to cause trouble, so as not to hinder his progress.

It’s better to be low-key and endure it if you can!
It’s really hot.

In the sultry temperature, I slowly fell into sleep.

I had just fallen asleep when I heard a noise.

Fatty ran to him in a hurry and dragged him to his parents' room.

Tan Shaoyang stopped in front of the door, "Fatty, what happened? Your uncle can't go into your parents' room!"

My second sister-in-law is still resting. What kind of rumors are spreading? Is she still going to live like this?
Although it may be a bit too cautious, it is better to be safe than sorry.

Fatty said anxiously, "Uncle San, go check on my mom. She fell down and is holding her belly and crying in pain!"

Tan Shaoyang was dumbfounded when he heard this. There was no one else at home. Mrs. Tan had taken the three children out, and Tan's mother was not there either.

Tan Shaoyang could only go next door to call Grandma and Sister Qing to take a look, and then go to call Tan Shaobei.

When Tan Shaobei came back, sweating profusely, he pushed the cart to take the patient to the health center. His clothes were soaked again from the trip.

Grandma Tan sighed, "Have you started construction on your house? I reminded you earlier to wait until the baby is born before starting construction."

"Pregnant women are the most stingy. Some can survive, some can't. I hope this baby can land safely!"

Tan Shaoyang's heart skipped a beat. He really didn't know there was such a saying!

"Grandma, what do you mean? Can't I build a house if I'm pregnant?"

Grandma Tan said, "Hammering nails can easily cause the fetus to become unstable. When you are pregnant, you don't move the bed or build a house."

"The older generation has this taboo. I brought it up earlier but your second sister-in-law insisted, so I didn't say anything."

"Some things don't happen to you because of luck, but if they do happen to you, you will feel upset."

Tan Shaoyang felt very depressed. It was he who proposed to build the house, but he had never considered that there would be such taboos and sayings!

In other words, the grass has just been cleared and the soil has not yet been broken!

What if the ground breaks?
(End of this chapter)