Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 1274: Great Devotion 2

Chapter 1274: Chapter 1274: Great Devotion 2

Feng Qingxue listened and then asked who had proposed the marriage.

"Of course, it was the Wang Family. Who else from our Wanglou Brigade would say it? Isn’t it clear what they’re like and what Wang Lingzhi has done? Dragging a literate and delicate educated youth into such misery, how heartless is that?" Wang Fengqiao curled her lip in disdain, "It’s said that Wang Lingzhi was crying her heart out, feeling she had lost her purity. She was causing a scene at home, trying to kill herself, and Wang Xinlai’s wife couldn’t stop her. She had to go and fetch the current leader of the educated youths, Chen Yuan. Chen Yuan asked Mo Bai if he was willing to marry Wang Lingzhi to clear both their reputations, and Mo Bai agreed without much hesitation."

"It went that smoothly?" Feng Qingxue found it unbelievable.

Wang Fengqiao gave a sly smile, "The man had his conditions. Did you think he was a fool?"

Feng Qingxue asked what the conditions were, to which Wang Fengqiao replied, "First, he won’t change his surname and will still be called Mo Bai. The children can take the Wang surname. Second, he shouldn’t worry about livelihood matters; he’s an intellectual and isn’t cut out for farm work."

"The Wang Family agreed to all that?" Feng Qingxue remembered someone mentioning that Wang Xinlai’s family had wanted a son-in-law who could do farm work.

"Wouldn’t they agree? If not, Wang Lingzhi would have to remain an old maid." Everyone knew why Wang Xinlai’s family wanted Mo Bai as a son-in-law; Mo Bai knew nothing about Wang Lingzhi’s past. Wang Fengqiao continued, "I figured that Wang Xinlai’s family probably didn’t care anymore whether the son-in-law could work or not. They just wanted Wang Lingzhi to carry on the family line."

That was very likely. Mo Bai might not be able to work, but that wouldn’t stop him from having children with Wang Lingzhi.

As she continued to listen to Wang Fengqiao’s detailed narration of the wedding, Feng Qingxue casually asked, "Is there a certificate of commendation for marrying into the wife’s family?"

"Of course." Wang Fengqiao nodded without hesitation, then added, "The state is always promoting gender equality, and slogans like ’Women hold up half the sky’ are plastered everywhere. The methods to show equality include treating everyone equally at work and encouraging young men to live with their wives’ families. For Mo Bai’s action, your eldest uncle certainly had to issue him a certificate."

Feng Qingxue uttered an ’oh’, indicating a sudden understanding.

She was very curious about such a certificate and really wanted to see what was written on it – it would be a learning experience.

However, she wouldn’t deliberately go to see the certificate received by Mo Bai and Wang Lingzhi on their marriage. With the families at odds like this, she’d have to be foolish to do so, but there would be plenty of opportunities later.

Life in Wanglou Brigade was good, with high work points, making it a prime choice for single women from miles around, and the same applied to men.

It wasn’t just Wang Xinlai’s family without a son; others were also interested in taking in sons-in-law.

The change brought about by the marriage of Mo Bai and Wang Lingzhi was that he moved to Wang Lingzhi’s house from the educated youth spot on the day of the wedding, swiftly adapting to a life where his clothing was washed and meals prepared for him.

Their marriage had no impact on the Wanglou Brigade or the educated youth spot; life slipped by like flowing water.

By May, with wheat in pollen season surrounding Wanglou Brigade’s residential area, Feng Qingxue couldn’t take her younger son outside. As usual, she took care of the child while continuing her studies.

She might enjoy some peace, but others, including Mo Bai, had to work when required.

Although they didn’t need to weed the wheat, there were still plenty of assorted tasks. The educated youths barely made it through the workday, and once home, they still had to fetch water, wash clothes, cook, and take care of their own needs.

Jie Hong saw Zheng Huihui heading towards the gate and casually asked, "Are you going out?"