If you don't consummate the marriage for three years and then marry a successful educated youth

Jiang Lie naturally noticed those intense gazes, turned his head and stared straight at them, his eyes calm as if he were looking at a stranger, before quickly looking away.

Before they left, Director Lin said with a smile, "Jiang Lie, I knew you could do it, haha. This time we didn't have to ask the commune to intervene, which saved me a lot of money."

"Don't worry, I'll have someone buy the radio and sewing machine I promised you, and they'll be delivered to your home as soon as they arrive."

"Okay, thank you, Director Lin. We'll head back now."

"Alright, take care! You're getting married early next month, and I definitely have to come and have a drink at your wedding. You two are such a perfect match, haha, you're so lucky."

Jiang Lie carried the large tiger on his back, while Wen Yao pushed her bicycle. She glanced almost imperceptibly at the crowd before turning around and following the man down the mountain.

After everyone had walked away, Gu's father said in a low voice, "Let's go, get to work. What are you daydreaming about, Second Brother?"

Gu Chong followed behind his family with a furrowed brow.

*

The two parted ways at the foot of the mountain. Jiang Lie said in a low voice, "Yao Yao, you go back first. I'm going to the commune to deal with the tiger. I'll go back after I'm done."

"Okay, I understand. Be careful and come find me when you get back. I'll treat your wound."

Watching the man's back disappear into the distance, Wen Yao was in a good mood. She pushed the cart to the courtyard of their marital home, parked it against the wall, and carried her medicine box and basket back to the educated youth compound.

As soon as she entered the courtyard, she saw three more people there. Chen Yuting smiled and said to Wen Yao, "They're looking for you."

"Okay."

Wen Yao approached and recognized the little child as the one who had nearly drowned in the water. She squatted down and said, "You must be Xiaodouzi."

Little Bean blinked at her and said, "Hello, sister. Thank you for saving my life. My parents and I came to thank you. I couldn't come a few days ago because I had a fever and was hospitalized."

Douzi's mother said gratefully, "We are so sorry, Wen Zhiqing. We should have come to thank you earlier, but after we returned home, Douzi developed a fever the next day, and we took him to the hospital for a few days."

"We're so sorry it took us a few days to arrive. This is all from our heartfelt wishes, and we hope you won't mind."

Wen Yao glanced at the pile of canned goods, malted milk powder, brown sugar, and the like, which looked like a small mountain and cost at least several dozen yuan. There were also two old hens in the corner. She waved her hand and said, "Big sister, there's too much of this stuff."

"I am a doctor, so saving lives is my duty. You don't need the things; there's just too much. Take them back and give them to Xiaodouzi to help him recover."

Douzi's mother hurriedly said, "No, this life-saving grace can't be repaid with these things. Douzi is our only child, he is our lifeblood."

"I know very well that if you hadn't insisted on not giving up that day, my beans would be gone. This life-saving grace cannot be repaid with anything. You must accept this token of our gratitude, otherwise we will really feel bad."

The man chimed in, "Yes, I'm not good with words and don't know how to say nice things, but we really want to thank you. You must accept the gifts and come to my house for dinner another day."

"My home is in XXX. By the way, bring your fiancé Jiang Lie along. You must invite us to your wedding. My little Douzi can roll around on the bed. That child is very lucky."

Seeing their insistence, Wen Yao couldn't keep refusing.

"Okay, then I won't stand on ceremony. Stay for lunch, I'll cook."

Douzi's mother waved her hand. They had arrived early and had naturally seen the situation at the educated youth compound. It wasn't convenient for people to stay for meals with only one stove, so they would naturally have to go back after delivering their things.

"No, we have elderly people to take care of at home, so we need to go back early, otherwise my mother-in-law will worry."

Upon hearing this, Wen Yao asked another question: "What's wrong with your mother-in-law? Is she bedridden?"

"Well, I don't know why, but I suddenly became bedridden a couple of years ago. I need someone to take care of me every day, whether I'm eating, drinking, or using the toilet. I can't leave someone by my side. I've seen doctors, but it hasn't helped."

"I don't know what the problem is, I just can't get up. Oh well, my mother-in-law is taking care of me after all."

As Douzi's mother said this, the bitterness in her eyes was about to overflow. She was the only one taking care of her daughters-in-law. How could she not be tired? And her mother-in-law was the kind of person who was not easy to please.

Wen Yao said softly, "I see. Then I'll go and have your mother-in-law take a look another day. If it really is a problem with her leg, acupuncture should help relieve it."

"At least getting out of bed and getting some sunshine is good for you, much better than being stuck in your room."

"Yes, then it's settled then, Wen Zhiqing. If you have time sometime, come visit my mother-in-law. I'd be very grateful if it could help ease her mind."

"it is good."

Wen Yao saw the family of three to the door and waved goodbye.

After everyone had gone far away, they returned to the courtyard, carried their things into the house, organized them, and put them in a mahogany box. They shared some food with Chen Yuting, and the two sat on the kang (a heated brick bed) and chatted.

Lin Qingqing and Zhang Jing could only watch, their eyes red with jealousy. She had only accidentally saved someone; what was so great about that?

Chen Yuting glanced at them with a hint of warning, forcing them to swallow back the sarcastic remarks they were about to utter.

"Wen, how did your trip to the forest farm go? I heard there are big tigers there that eat people, but did you manage to catch one?"

"Yes, Jiang Lie has already killed that tiger."

"Wow, that's amazing! He took down a tiger all by himself. Just how strong must his physical abilities be? I wish I could spar with him someday."

Wen Yao glanced at her thin arms and legs, and shook her head helplessly: "Let's just forget about it. He probably won't lay a hand on you. He usually doesn't lay a hand on women."

Seeing the serious look on her face, Chen Yuting couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Haha, I was just kidding you. Oh, when are you going to get rid of that birthmark on your face? It's really an eyesore. Don't you feel uncomfortable?"

"...Yeah, I'm used to it. It feels better when no one cares about my birthmark."

"Yeah, your face is so captivating. No wonder your Jiang Lie is so infatuated with you. You're getting married early next month. Are you really planning to stay in the countryside forever?"

"If you're not entirely sure, it's best not to have children for a year or two. What if the policy changes and you have to move back to the city? How will you get back with a child in tow?"

Wen Yao shook her head: "No, I think life here is very good. I've experienced city life before, and I'd rather endure the hardships of the countryside than the frustrations and helplessness of the city."

"We'll let nature take its course when it comes to having children. If we have one, we'll keep it. Since I married him, I meant to live a sincere life with him. It's impossible for us not to have children."

"Besides, I believe he will be a good father. If we work together to earn money, our family won't be too bad off, and the child won't suffer. If he comes, we'll stay."