My Wife Is the Capitalist Heiress of the 1970s - Chapter 6

It seems I need to find an opportunity to talk to Wenshan; those people are off-limits!

In Zhao Xiuhua’s mind, she did all this for Zhou Wenshan’s own good!

We can’t let those capitalists and those “black elements” deceive the innocent Wenshan!

Those people are wicked!

Zhou Wenshan was unaware of the myriad thoughts swirling in Zhao Xiuhua’s mind. He took a cornbread and filled a bowl with millet porridge.

Although he was also very hungry, he had no appetite. Looking at the bowl of millet porridge, all he could think about was the girl named Chen Wan from earlier!

I had an urge to take this bowl of porridge to Chen Wan!

The moment this thought crossed Zhou Wenshan’s mind, he was startled. Oh no, could it be that I’m a hopeless romantic?

Seeing his absent-minded look, Zhou Yuanchao asked, “What’s wrong? Have you lost your mind?”

Zhou Wenshan paused for a moment, then asked, “Dad, what do you think about me finding you a daughter-in-law?”

Zhou Yuanchao was taken aback. Who had asked him about getting married? However, it was a good thing that Xiao Er’s mind was no longer on Zhao Xiuhua, that fickle woman.

So he replied, “Sure, I’ll have your mom find you someone even better later.”

Zhou Wenshan shook his head and said shamelessly, “Dad, no need, I already have someone in mind.”

Zhou Yuanchao was a little curious. “Who is your choice for a wife? Tell me, and see if I know?”

Zhou Wenshan thought for a moment, “Her name is Chen Wan, I’ll tell you about her later.”

The thought in his heart grew stronger and stronger. He wanted to marry Chen Wan. If he missed this opportunity, he might never forget her for the rest of his life and regret it for the rest of his life!

It is only in this era that he can have such a wish. If it were decades later, no, five years from now, Chen Wan might be someone he can only look up to but never reach!

It is now 1975. The college entrance examination will be reinstated in two years. In the two years that will pass, most of these people who have been sent down to the countryside will be exonerated and their status will change dramatically overnight. The Chen family should be no exception.

Don’t be fooled by everyone’s avoidance now; they’ll become highly sought-after in the future.

As for Chen Wan, not to mention that Chen Wan is extremely beautiful and will definitely have countless suitors, the difference in their status alone will make him hesitate!

Because those capitalists who were sent down to the countryside, if they survived this period, would grow rapidly after being rehabilitated, none of them were simple!

By then, given Zhou Wenshan’s current circumstances, he probably won’t even get a second glance!

Of course, given Zhou Wenshan’s understanding and vision of future generations, he wouldn’t just lie down and do nothing!

Because in five years, this place will undergo earth-shattering changes, and it will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As long as they seize this opportunity, their family will soar to great heights!

Zhou Wenshan glanced down at Chen Wan, who was leaning against a tree, staring blankly at the sky, lost in thought.

Perhaps she feels lost about the future, not knowing when this kind of life will end, with no hope in sight. Anyone in her position would feel despair!

The three children were staying by her side, while the other adults had gone to work in the fields!

Zhou Wenshan was thinking about how to get closer to Chen Wan!

Well, he simply couldn’t resist the allure of Chen Wan’s beauty!

He was simply lustful at first sight!

After hesitating for a moment, he said, “Dad, can’t we help those ‘five black categories’ who have been sent down for reform? They look like they’re starving. What will happen if we help them?”

Zhou Yuanchao looked at him meaningfully, “It’s no problem to help out. We are farmers, and our ancestors for eight generations were all farmers with impeccable lineage. Nobody will bring this up. Besides, we’re not looking for jobs or anything, so it won’t affect us!”

“But those are, after all, capitalists from the ‘Five Black Categories’ with questionable class backgrounds. If the Chen Wan you’re talking about marrying is from that group, let me tell you, Zhou Xiaoer, don’t even think about it. I won’t agree!”

Zhou Yuanchao’s words poured cold water on Zhou Wenshan!

Prejudice between people is a mountain, especially since it is a mountain that we can’t seem to overcome now!

Zhou Wenshan expressed his understanding of Zhou Yuanchao’s words, but he now has his own ideas!

He stood up, holding the bowl. “Dad, I’ll go help her. Otherwise, she’ll starve to death! I can’t just stand by and watch her die. If they are truly guilty, the Party and the State should be the ones to judge their crimes, not let them starve to death here!”

After saying that, to the astonishment of Zhou Yuanchao, Liu Cuihua, and Zhou Wenhai, she carried a bowl of millet porridge and two steamed buns toward Chen Wan!

Liu Cuihua’s face flushed with anger, and she tried to pull him back, but Zhou Yuanchao stopped her, saying, “Forget it, let him go. It’s just a bowl of rice; no one will dare to say a word!”

Just because he is the village’s militia captain, not many people dare to gossip about him, otherwise Zhou Yuanchao wouldn’t be someone to be trifled with!

Liu Cuihua could only sit down and eat indignantly. Liu Cuihua was usually fearless and only listened to her husband, Zhou Yuanchao. “This little brat is getting more and more disobedient. He’s almost out of control. He doesn’t even listen to adults! Dad, you’d better teach him a lesson tonight!”

Zhou Yuanchao nodded and smiled, “Alright, whip him!”

Zhou Wenhai and Zhang Minghui exchanged a glance, remaining silent, but secretly they were quite looking forward to it; Xiao Er was going to get a beating again that night!

However, they did not plead for Zhou Wenshan verbally. This was because Zhou Yuanchao and Liu Cuihua had too much prestige at home, and both of them were honest people who did not have the will to resist!

In addition, his father, Zhou Yuanchao, was not a fool; at most, he would only suffer a bit on his backside, but he wouldn’t really break it!

Zhou Wenshan was unaware that he had already booked a large meal of stir-fried bamboo shoots and pork for that evening!

He was carrying a bowl and strutting towards Chen Wan, who was sitting and leaning against a tree!

Chen Wan stared blankly at the sky, completely listless.

Their family has been sent to the countryside for more than a month, and during this time they have suffered hardships they have never experienced before!

When they were sent down to the countryside, they were unprepared and didn’t even bring enough clothes or bedding to change into!

Needless to say, he had no money on him!

Now she can’t even get enough to eat, not even cornbread. She never imagined she would be living like this before!

The whole family visibly became haggard. Their old house was confiscated by the state, and they lost everything!

She didn’t understand why. Her family had donated most of their belongings a long time ago, so why were there still people who didn’t want to let them go?

Now they’ve even categorized their entire family into one of the “Five Black Categories”!

Chen Wan knew what this meant!

Her former friends have all cut ties with her, and the same goes for her relatives and friends!

My past life and my present life are like heaven and hell, respectively.

At least before, she could eat her fill every day, had a warm bed at night, and had her own small room. Her house was always lively, and her nephews and nieces were very obedient and sensible!

How did we suddenly end up in such a predicament!

My mind was wandering, and my stomach started growling again, much to my dismay; my mother hadn’t returned yet.

Chen Wan felt like she was about to faint again; she was so hungry she could see stars!

Just then, a steaming bowl of rice was placed in front of her, and the aroma of the fragrant millet porridge inside was constantly tempting her taste buds!

What used to be an ordinary bowl of millet porridge was now incredibly delicious in her eyes!

Chen Wan thought she was dreaming, so she forced her eyes open and saw a handsome young man’s face. “It’s you?”