Chapter 68 - 068. Opposition, persuasion, finalized
Rumor spreads faster than the plague in this world, doesn’t it!
Before Shuzhen could convince Lianshan to nod and allow her to go up the mountain with him, Captain Lin, in his quest for achievement, showed no regard for the people’s hardships. On the very day of their wedding, he came to collect debts. If resisted, he would label them as dragging down socialism, and rumors spread like a sandstorm that he would even confiscate the bride’s dowry to pay off debts.
Under the banner of serving the Party and the country, he forced the newlywed bride, who was two days pregnant, up the mountain to pick mushrooms and make money to repay debts.
Tsk tsk, his heart is indeed harder and more resolute than his conscience!
However, at the end of a rainy day, if something happens to exhaust the young wife while mushroom picking, would Captain Lin be able to live with himself?
During the brewing and spreading of rumors, Shuzhen, who single-handedly directed and starred in all this, was pitifully looking at Lianshan, repeatedly promising that she could protect herself and would only help, not cause trouble.
Initially, she thought convincing her husband would be quite easy with Lian Yue and Ning Jianshe backing her up after the scene at the door.
But reality proved that Shuzhen had underestimated her importance in her husband’s heart.
Despite all the reasons to annoy Lin Yuanzhi, to create momentum for their family, and to add strength with more people, they couldn’t move the resolute Lianshan even a bit.
With his handsome face stern, eyebrows tightly knitted, he said, "Wife, I know you’re thinking of me and our family. I understand your concern, and I am grateful, but could you also consider my feelings?