Transmigrating into a Book in the 80s: After Giving Up, I Was Pampered by a Rough Man

Lu Ansheng was so excited that his face turned red, and he unconsciously rubbed his pants with his hands.

His mind was filled with the image of a warm bed and a wife in the future, and he couldn't contain his excitement.

Jiang Mian leaned back in her rocking chair and couldn't help but chuckle when she heard the words "three large brick houses".

She picked up the enamel mug on the small coffee table and took a sip of warm water.

Why build such a big tiled house?

Lu Ansheng froze, staring blankly at her.

"If we're going to build one, let's build a two-story villa," Jiang Mian said casually, putting down her water glass.

"Build it just like our house, with blue bricks on the ground, red tiles on top, and a spacious courtyard."

"Your sister-in-law will cover the cost of building the house."

Lu Ansheng's eyes widened instantly, and he took two steps back.

A two-story villa.

He had never even dared to dream of such a huge windfall in his entire life.

Not to mention Hongxing Brigade, in the entire Tomato County, apart from this building, who else has ever lived in such a small villa?

If it were actually built, it would be incredibly impressive to the surrounding villages.

But Lu Ansheng was only momentarily stunned. When he came to his senses, he shook his head vigorously.

"No, no, no!"

The boy waved his hands repeatedly, so anxious that he stammered.

"Sister-in-law, this is absolutely unacceptable!"

"You and my brother have already given me so much."

"I've been with you guys for the past six months, so I'm already confident I have enough in my savings account."

"I paid for the house myself, as well as the wedding expenses. How can I let you guys pay for this too?"

Jiang Mian raised an eyebrow. "Are you being too formal with me?"

"It's not that I'm being formal." Lu Ansheng straightened his back, his expression unusually serious.

"Now that I have hands and feet, my sister-in-law taught me how to manage fish ponds and greenhouses."

"If even building a house and getting married depend on your money, Xiaoxue will think that I, Lu Ansheng, am a spineless coward who can only rely on charity."

"I need to let her know that she can earn a good life on her own if she stays with me."

These words were spoken with great conviction.

Jiang Mian looked at the tall and handsome young man in front of her, her admiration growing even stronger.

Er Gouzi, who used to be skinny and small, and would herd cattle for the villagers for a whole day just for a steamed bun, has truly grown up and developed his own backbone and sense of responsibility.

Lu Ting sat next to her, expressionless, and reached for the bag of preserved plums beside Jiang Mian, pinching one and popping it into his mouth.

He lifted his eyelids and glanced at Lu Ansheng.

"It's a good thing to have backbone." Lu Ting leaned back on the sofa, his voice steady.

"Since you want to build it yourself, once you get your household registration sorted out, you can just go directly to the village chief to get the land approved."

Lu Ansheng nodded emphatically, grinning from ear to ear.

Jiang Mian slowly interrupted his silly laughter.

"Don't think that living in a small villa is too ostentatious."

Jiang Mian casually picked up a preserved plum, "You're now the head manager of our Oriental Flavors."

"As the factory grows bigger and bigger, you will also grow and develop."

"This is to give yourself face, and also to give face to Dongfang Fengwu."

She paused, then changed the subject.

"Don't even mention building a small villa in the village. When you earn more money in the future, buying a few apartments in the county town, the city, or even Beijing will be no problem."

Lu Ansheng was stunned by these words.

Buying a house in the city? That's something only city dwellers dare to dream of, let alone buying a house in Beijing.

Jiang Mian didn't give him time to space out.

"There's one more thing." She pointed to the new Land Rover parked outside the yard, and then to the military green Jeep parked near the yard.

"That Jeep, well, your brother has a new car now, so the old one just sits in the yard collecting dust."

"If you have time, practice driving with your brother. Once you've learned, get your driver's license, and then you can use that jeep."

Lu Ansheng felt a buzzing in his head, and his legs almost went weak.

car.

In those days, bicycles were still a rarity; he usually got to the county town by pedaling a 28-inch bicycle.

"Now my sister-in-law lets him drive a four-wheeled jeep?"

"Sister-in-law... Sister-in-law, I can ride a bicycle, that's a car!"

Jiang Mian looked at him with a smile, "Just drive when I tell you to."

"It's no big deal for the head steward to ride a bicycle every day. Let alone a Jeep, there will be even better ones when the quota comes through."

Lu Ansheng wanted to refuse, but Lu Ting had already made the decision.

"Stop being a man and stop being so wishy-washy. It's settled then."

Lu Ansheng was completely speechless now, and could only swallow all his gratitude and nod heavily.

Jiang Mian couldn't help but laugh when she saw him like this.

"Alright, that's how we'll arrange the house and car beforehand."

"Next, let's talk about the Lin family."

Lu Ansheng's face, which she had just managed to suppress, flushed red again.

Jiang Mian sat up a little straighter.

"Since Lin Xiaoxue has already mentioned Minglu to you, it means that the girl acknowledges you in her heart."

"But she's a city girl, and both her parents are factory workers."

"When the groom visits, his manners must be impeccable."

Lu Ansheng listened attentively, his back ramrod straight.

Jiang Mian counted on her fingers.

"The first step in proposing marriage is to find a reputable matchmaker to sound out the woman's family's terms and conditions."

"I'll ask Aunt Li to help with the matchmaking. We'll have the matchmaker go to the Lin family directly."

Lu Ansheng's cheeks flushed, but he couldn't help asking.

"Sister-in-law, what procedures should we follow for this?"

"Go with the highest one."

Jiang Mian did not hesitate.

"The 'three turns and one sound'—sewing machine, bicycle, watch, and radio—were all the latest models."

"For furniture with thirty-six legs, have the best carpenter in the county make it."

"The market rate for the bride price is 300, so we can't give less."

Lu Ansheng gasped in shock upon hearing this.

He had long been prepared to pay more for the bride price, but Jiang Mian's calculations were so thorough that they practically wore down the Lin family's doorstep.

"Sister-in-law, I have about a thousand yuan saved up." Lu Ansheng said earnestly and firmly.

"I will pay for the betrothal gifts myself."

"I've calculated everything. Buying all these big items plus the dowry should be enough."

"I'll use the money I earned myself to get married."

Jiang Mian's smile deepened.

She had originally planned to cover everything, as a special bonus for him.

But since he was so responsible, she certainly wouldn't be a spoilsport.

"Okay," Jiang Mian readily agreed, "You pay for it."

"But your brother and I will handle the procurement and procedures for you, and we will make sure the Lin family doesn't find any fault with it."

Lu Ansheng felt a lump in his throat and quickly lowered his head.

"Um!"

……

The next morning, there was a lively scene at the entrance of Hongxing Brigade Village.

Jiang Mian and Lu Ting were still distributing imported candies they had brought back from Hong Kong to the villagers when comrades from the County Civil Affairs Office and the police station's household registration section arrived on sidecar motorcycles.

The truck bed contained document bags, official seals, and brand-new red household registration booklets.

Sun Dahai wiped the table three times early on, and even placed the ink bottle neatly.

Lu Ansheng stood in front of the table, his palms sweaty.

After checking the materials, the staff from the Civil Affairs Office glanced at the guarantor section.

Lu Ting, Jiang Mian.

The official seal of the Red Star Brigade, and the county's official seal for record keeping.

All procedures are complete.

The stamp was pressed down with a "click".

A brand new household registration booklet was handed to Lu Ansheng.

In the head of household column, three words were written neatly.

Lu Ansheng.

He stared at those three words, his eyes instantly turning red.

From today onwards, the household registration book will no longer contain that Er Gouzi who was casually called out to by people.

Sun Dahai stood to the side, his throat also a little tight, but he deliberately put on a stern face.

"What are you looking at? Hurry up and put it away!"

"This is your household registration booklet, don't let your tears ruin it!"

Lu Ansheng quickly wiped his eyes with his sleeve.

He tucked the household registration booklet into his pocket, but then, feeling uneasy, took it out to take a look.

Put it back in, then take it out for another look.

Hehe, silly grin...

Just then, Aunt Li's voice rang out from a great distance.

"Cotton Girl! Behave yourself!"

"The Lin family has replied!"

Lu Ansheng froze.

Aunt Li rushed over like a whirlwind, her face a mixture of joy and anxiety.

"Her parents said they want to meet the man right now."

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