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His ex-girlfriend paused for a moment and asked, "So, can you afford the betrothal gifts?"
Big Brother chuckled, "My wife’s family doesn’t care about that."
The ex-girlfriend smiled, though it seemed a bit forced. "That's good. I wish you happiness."
As the cold air settled in, the child in her arms began to fuss.
She soothed the child and exchanged brief goodbyes with Big Brother.
As they brushed past each other, she softly said, "I’m sorry."
Upon entering the clothing store, warm air greeted them.
Big Brother's expression turned somewhat gloomy.
I felt a bit annoyed. "Why didn’t you tell her you’re doing well now? It would have put her in her place..."
"I was the one who didn’t strive hard enough back then; I can’t blame her entirely. In the end, it just wasn’t meant to be."
"She didn’t have a good life with me either; she suffered too. Just look at her now; she probably isn’t doing well."
"There’s no need to make her feel worse."
I thought that Big Brother’s ability to write good novels might stem from his understanding and empathy for others.
Big Brother's romantic journey had been quite rocky.
Sister-in-law was an only child and a college student.
At first, her family didn’t approve of their relationship.
Later, Big Brother bought a house in the provincial capital and then a car.
Sister-in-law's cousin was an editor for a website and knew Big Brother.
Their family’s situation improved as well.
Her uncle had a skill and there were no debts in the family.
Second Brother was a graduate student, and I was also in college.
We wouldn’t be a burden on Big Brother in the future; we could support each other instead.
After much effort, Big Brother finally got married at thirty.
In the village, there aren't many who seriously attend university; most have already gotten married. Many of my elder brother's middle school classmates have children who are already in elementary school.
On the day of the wedding tea ceremony, Aunt cried uncontrollably. Holding my sister-in-law's hand, she said, "Eldest has always been sensible since he was young and doesn't talk much. Just live well together from now on." She added, "We're getting old, so you don't need to worry about us."
During my brother's rebellious phase, whenever Aunt said something, he would retort back. At that time, Aunt felt like giving him a good beating.
My second brother is in his third year of graduate school and has signed with a state-owned enterprise in Shanghai. The salary is decent, and if he works for a full year, he can help with settling down there. Aunt was so angry she couldn't stop stomping her feet. "So far away, how can we rely on him?"
"This son is a waste; he's been mischievous since he was little and now he's gone off to the ends of the earth."
My second brother picked up his phone and said, "Should I call and say I'm not going?"
Aunt quickly snatched the phone away. "Are you crazy? Such a good position; so many people would kill to get in."
I want to graduate and start working soon to repay my family. But both my brother and second brother encourage me to pursue graduate studies.
"There are so many undergraduates these days; if you wait until after graduation to apply for grad school, it won't be as easy."
"Mom and Dad have us; you don't need to worry."
Aunt huffed, "You should go take the exam first; there's no guarantee you'll get in."
I asked, "What if I do get in?"
"If you get in, then go study. Graduate school doesn't cost money; your uncle and I can still manage ourselves."
My biological mother frowned and said, "You still want to go for graduate studies? If you keep studying until you're 26, you'll end up as an old maid. Will you even be able to get married then?"
"I think it's better to start working and making money early."
I rolled my eyes. "What does it matter to you whether I study or get married?"
The professional teacher was arranged for me by Second Brother.
I had already made contact.
In the end, I became her student.
I also met Wang Wei, my senior and later boyfriend.
After graduating from graduate school, we stayed in the Provincial Capital together.
Actually, there were better opportunities elsewhere.
But I didn't want to be too far from my uncle Aunt.
After working for two years, marriage was on the agenda.
By then, my uncle's back had already bent, and Aunt's hair had turned white.
Wang Wei knew about my background.
Together, we saved up two hundred thousand.
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