Xiaowang Village is said to be a descendant of Wang Anshi who migrated from Linchuan during the Ming Dynasty and has since settled there. There are genealogy and ancestral halls to prove it.
But regardless of whether it is true or not, the academic style of Xiaowang Village is very strong. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, there were successively graduates and scholars here, and scholars were also common. The private schools opened here were all run by the Wang family. If you want to Those who want to go to school will go to private schools run by members of the Wang clan.
Until now, the academic atmosphere in Xiaowang Village is still very strong. Here, unless your family is too poor to eat, your children must be sent to school. If they can reach high school, they will never be sent to junior high school.
The so-called selling money so that children can study is not a joke.
Whenever someone is admitted to a good school, the whole village will give gifts to help the student succeed in their studies.
Gao Mingwan's blind date Wang Xiuxiu went to junior high school. It was rare for girls to go to junior high school in nearby villages.
Wang Xiuxiu's brother studied in a normal school and was assigned to be a teacher in a primary school in the town after graduation. And many years later, through his continuous efforts, he finally became a teacher in the County No. 1 Middle School.
This County No. 1 Middle School is the best high school in their county. Every year, twenty or thirty students are admitted to 211 and 985 schools. And everyone says that as long as you enter the County No. 1 Middle School and work a little harder, you can get a bachelor's degree. No more falling.
Gao Mingcheng didn't know what luck Gao Mingwan had encountered. Even if he fell in love with Wang Xiuxiu in this life, he was actually with Wang Xiuxiu in his previous life.
The Wang family may really have the gene for studying. Gao Mingwan's two children were both admitted to the 211 School. One studied medicine and the other studied physics, both of which were promising majors.
And the two of them are also the most highly educated among this generation of brothers and sisters.
In his previous life, Gao Mingcheng's eldest son was relatively honest and had a college diploma. His younger son was naughty. He didn't even finish junior high school and went out into society with his friends.
Thinking of this, Gao Mingcheng suddenly felt sad and wanted to slap himself twice.
At eight o'clock in the morning, Gao Mingwan dressed up, drove a pickup truck to Xiaowang Village to pick up the person, and took the person back to Gaojia Village at nine o'clock.
On their side, if after the blind date, both parties have a good impression and are willing to get married, then before getting married, the woman will go to the man's home, which is commonly known as house-viewing.
At this time, the man must entertain the woman well. As long as the woman is satisfied, the wedding date and the dowry can be discussed.
When Huang Dazhi and Luo Li went on a blind date, the ceremony was simpler than this. This was because Luo Li's family was too poor and she really didn't have many requirements for the man.
But they were lucky enough to meet Huang Dazhi, so Huang Dazhi would arrange all the procedures.
On this day, Gao Mingcheng and Duo Mei also came to their parents' house to help entertain the Wang family.
Wang Xiuxiu's family has a small population. There are six people here, including grandparents, parents, and Wang Xiuxiu and her brother.
In an era when other families generally gave birth to five or six children, Xiaowang Village also had a custom that other villages did not have, that is, only three children could be born at most, and the common number was two.
Gao Mingcheng thought that this may be related to the strong academic style in Xiaowang Village. After all, the effort and cost involved in raising children casually and raising children carefully are really different.
Even if childbirth is now liberalized, there are only two types of people who are willing to have many children, one is the rich and the other is the poor.
If a rich person can afford it, the more children the better, and if the family really has the throne, it is understandable that they will have a son.
As for the poor, their mantra is - having one more child means one more pair of chopsticks.
They raise children, and they really only care about food and clothing, and then pray that some of these children will develop well, and then they can live a good life.
From ancient times to the present, only the middle class dare not have more children because the cost of raising children is too high and they cannot afford too many.
"Xiuxiu, are you tired from riding in the car? Come inside and sit down." Luo Xiaohua was wearing new clothes given by Gao Mingcheng before and entertained the Wang family with a smile on his face.
He warmly welcomed them into the main room and sat down.
A wooden table covered with tung oil was wiped brightly. There were various snacks and candies on the table, and Luo Xiaohua promptly served them hot tea.
This tea was bought at a supply and marketing cooperative. It is better than the tea made at home, more fragrant, and does not have the astringent taste.
Wang Xiuxiu is nineteen years old. She has been staying at home since graduating from junior high school. She is not very good-looking, but she is quite thin and has fair skin. She is special at first glance.
In an era when girls generally had to work in the fields, very few people could have fair skin. Even if they were beautiful, her skin was not very white. Before marrying Gao Mingcheng, it was even a little rough. This was due to sun exposure. Too much sun and lack of timely maintenance.
Of course, after life got better later, many beautiful skins improved visibly to the naked eye. Now, perhaps due to the early pregnancy, I feel a little weak, and my face is whiter than usual.
The Wang family has a good upbringing and is easy to entertain. The main target of the assessment is Gao Mingwan, asking him about his career plans and his plans after marriage.
Gao Mingwandu said everything one by one, and secretly expressed his love for Wang Xiuxiu.
The Wang family was indeed quite satisfied. After lunch, the two parties sat down and started talking about the bride price and dowry.
During this process, Gao Mingcheng and Du Mei didn't have to interrupt, they could just sit next to them and accompany them.
In the end, Gao Mingwan agreed to give Wang Xiuxiu a gift of one thousand and one yuan, which meant choosing one from a thousand. Regardless of the amount or the meaning, he was very sincere to the woman's family.
In addition to cash, Gao Mingwan also agreed to other things.
He was cheerful, and so were the Wang family. In front of Gao Yuan, Luo Xiaohua and others, they said they would bring the money and things with them when they get married.
It is extremely rare for a family like this to let their daughter bring all the betrothal gifts and things. If they can give their daughter half of the betrothal gift money, they are already very good parents.
When Wang Xiuxiu's parents said this, her brother's expression was normal and there was no trace of dissatisfaction, which shows that their family tradition is indeed good.
After the two families happily discussed the marriage, the Wang family did not stay any longer.
Gao Mingwan enthusiastically drove them back to Xiaowang Village again.
Gao Mingcheng and Duo Mei also left, strolling towards Niuweiling. Along the way, Black Tiger and Elf followed closely, with the word clingy written clearly on their faces.
"There were so many people just now, but I didn't ask you if you were okay?" Gao Mingcheng lowered his head and looked at Duomei. He had vaguely felt that Duomei's face looked a little bad.
Duo Mei said: "I can't smell the smoke anymore. Your father smoked before, and the smell made me uncomfortable. Mingcheng, fortunately you don't smoke."
Gao Mingcheng...he fell silent.
In his previous life, he was a chain smoker!
It turns out that many beauties cannot smell smoke when they are pregnant? He has also heard people say that smoking and second-hand smoke in pregnant women can easily cause fetal malformations.
Now think about it, is it because his two children are normal thanks to his absence from home all year round?
Thinking of this, Gao Mingcheng felt even more sad, feeling that he was such a bastard in the past.
He said with a promise: "Don't worry, I won't smoke in the future."
Many beauties looked up at him, with sweet smiles on their pretty faces. Her husband is so kind!
(End of chapter)
