Back to the sixties: farm, get wealthy and raise the cubs

by Usui Takumii

not mine, free web novel

2. 11 to 20

Chapter 11. Zhou Family's Affair

"That's what she said, but you have to leave extra length for them, as they grow up fast." Mother Zhou still loved them a lot, so she said it like this.

"That is a must," Third Sister-in-law complied.

Mother Zhou nodded and said nothing more. In fact, except for Fourth Daughter-in-law, none of the other three made her worry.

Third Sister-in-law started to estimate in her heart. After finishing Zhou Da Wa's and his brothers', there was still a lot of fabric left and adding the bits from last time, she can still make a warm jacket for her daughter.

Coupled with the two jin of brown sugar given by fourth's wife, this action was still very generous.

Just looking at it, Third Sister-in-law was very satisfied. But now was not the time for this. She placed the cloth and cotton in her room and went to the kitchen to help Mother Zhou.

As a matter of fact, everyone was dissatisfied with the matter that the original owner had moved out at the beginning, but as time passed, everyone felt it was really fortunate.

Because the original owner never worked at all. When she first got married, she would say this hurt, this ache. In short, she didn't work no matter what.

But where does the work point come from if she didn't work? This was a person who eats free rice. She had hands and feet, and still want the whole family to support her!

Everyone had an objection at that time.

Especially because Mother Zhou felt like she was in debt to the original owner, as at the time her son left within a day of their wedding. So she let the original owner take Zhou Qing Bai's allowance.

Then asked her to pay the living expenses to the family, so even if she did not go to work, it was Zhou Qing Bai who raised her. Others can't really say anything.

However, Mother Zhou did not expect that it was because of this that the original owner gained more courage. Otherwise, she would not dare to act suicidal once she confirmed pregnant.

Made it looked like no one else had been pregnant before.

Contrary to expectation, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, happened to eat this cake (fall for this act).

The reason for this, in the final analysis, was because Father Zhou and Mother Zhou doted on their little son.

However, when the original owner was there, their family was very crowded. Because they were newly-wedded and it was the youngest son of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, the family arranged for a room for them when Zhou Qing Bai married.

Others don't have this treatment. They were all crowded in a room, but at that time there were not many children, so it was okay. It was just that the couple's nightlife was somewhat embarrassing.

At that time, it wasn't that the three branches didn't have other thoughts toward the original owner getting a room for herself. It was the same phrase, who made Zhou Qing Bai the most doted and youngest son of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou?

Another thing was that before Zhou Qing Bai got married, the money was sent to the family. It can be said that adding up the earning of eldest three brothers in the Zhou Family didn't even meet the amount Zhou Qing Bai earned.

So even if they have an objection, they have to hold back.

Originally, the only original owner got special treatment, but after she fought to split from the family...

At that time, all three sisters-in-law were watching the drama but didn't expect her to use her tummy as a protection amulet, and she was able to move out on her own.

However, after she split up, in order to appease the other three daughters-in-law, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou gave each of them their own room. Which was much better than being crowded together.

At that time, the original owner's initial room was included and was given to Third Sister-in-law.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law were all divided into one room each.

Now the other three branches in the old Zhou's family were all at ease. Father Zhou took out all the allowance bills sent back by Zhou Qing Bai in the last three years, as at that time the original owner was moving out after all.

At that time, the allowance was only a bit over 20 yuan per month. So it was more than 200 yuan a year, and more than 600 yuan in three years.

To build the original owner's two-bedroom house with a small central room and other inexpensive bits, it cost more than two hundred yuan altogether.

It wasn't a small sum.

But compared to what Zhou Qing Bai sent back, it wasn't really much.

Mother Zhou used the reason that the money was Fourth Son's filial piety to them, old couple, and did not intend to give it to the original owner. Truthfully she was worried that the original owner will cause harm to the saving.

The original owner got her share of grains and oils, naturally. And what's more, she would receive the allowance from Zhou Qing Bai every month.

So she really didn't make trouble with Mother Zhou again.

As everyone had a room, and their family can live in a much more spacious room as well as knowing Zhou Qing Bai sent that much money home, they weren't onto the case of building a house for the original owner.

Because five years ago, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were still young, they didn't need to be financially supported by their children. Even if Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were still under 60 years old, they were still healthy!

It can be said that even if the original owner had split away, the original owner was more filial respected toward Father Zhou and Mother Zhou by a few hundred yuan than them.

Although this money was earned by Zhou Qing Bai, it made no difference.

With the family divide, they did not need to watch the original owner do nothing did or her expression of everyone owe her. So after all these years, old Zhou Family was extremely harmonious.

Although there was occasional envy toward the original owner not needing to go to the field to work and just wait for her man to send allowance back to support her, there was nothing to hold a grudge for on the surface.

At about six o'clock, the rest of the old Zhou Family returned.

It was now the autumn harvest time, it was very busy. Being busy from the start of the year was all for this big harvest. No one dares to be lazy, otherwise, with one autumn rain, their one-year effort will be in vain. The whole family's livelihood can't survive.

Therefore, they all need to swiftly collect the grain. Then they can be at peace.

"There is brown sugar water in the room, specially made for you father and daughter. Hurry, go drink it." Third Sister-in-law saw her man and daughter's sunburnt face and then whispered quickly.

Third Sister-in-law's daughter ranked fifth among the daughters of old Zhou Family, so she was named Zhou Wu Ni. (T/N: Wu= fifth Ni= girl)

Zhou Wu Ni was initially a bit exhausted, but her eyes brightened when she heard this.

Zhou Qing Sen didn't ask anything, just took his daughter back to their room. The father and daughter were satisfied after drinking brown sugar water.

The next step was everyone to wash their faces and hands and prepare to eat.

The food at old Zhou Family's home was good. Cornmeal pancakes are served with rice soup and a pot of scrambled eggs. Although the scramble only had five or six eggs, there were few other dishes. Although they were all vegetarian, other families may not even have this food.

This was because the current autumn harvest was too busy and very tiring, otherwise, they wouldn't usually eat like this and don't have such food.

After eating, everyone went to rest.

Third Sister-in-law held her stomach as she returned. Now that her month was getting bigger, the tableware and chopsticks were left for Second Sister-in-law to clean up. Eldest Sister-in-law was also pregnant, so she also rights to rest.

Although Second Sister-in-law curled her lips in displeasure, she said nothing. As the other two had done it when she was heavily pregnant previously. This was the rules of the old Zhou family and it had always been fair.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law didn't know what happened at home today. They all went on with what they should be doing.

Third Sister-in-law returned to the house and was greeted by the father's and daughter's question.

Zhou Wu Ni was six years old. At this age, children were already sensible and understood very well that brown sugar was so precious. How could her mother have it?

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"Fourth Sister-in-law given it." Third Sister-in-law explained.

It was almost six o'clock at this time, but the sky was still bright. Now the sky can start to dim around half past six.

So Third Sister-in-law took out the cloth and cotton.

Zhou Qing Sen understood then. Fourth's wife wanted to make clothes: "Isn't she able to make clothes by herself? How can she bear to give you two pounds of brown sugar for you to make it?"

"She doesn't know how to make it for Da Wa and the others. So naturally, it can only be brought to me to make it." Third Sister-in-law's hands started moving as her mouth clarified.

Toward her own skill, she was still very confident.

"She is using such a good cloth and cotton to make winter clothes for Da Wa and others?" Zhou Qing Sen was really surprised.

"In the end, she's their biological mother. And what's more, the brothers really don't have any cotton-padded clothes this year," continued Third Sister-in-law.

"Mother, when do I have new clothes to wear?" Zhou Wu Ni looked at the cloth and cotton with an envious face.

She actually wanted to be Fourth Auntie's daughter, because Fourth Auntie's life was really good. Da Wa and the others didn't need to pick up cow dung to earn work points or even collect wheat ears in the field. Every day they got to play.

"Mother had looked for you. These cloths and cotton will have leftovers after I finished the brothers' set. And Mother still has some leftover cloth saved. When the time comes, add that bit, and I'll have enough to make you a new jacket." Third Sister-in-law said.

"Then Mother, hurry up," Zhou Wu Ni excitedly cried.

Then Zhou Qing Sen remarked: "You have such a big belly, she still makes you make clothes."

"It's cause she saw I got a big belly, otherwise why can she bear to give me two jin of brown sugar? It looks top-quality. The last set I was asked to make it for Da Wa and his brother is what the brothers are currently wearing for autumn. She gave me three eggs then," said Third Sister-in-law.

Mother Zhou didn't confiscate the two jin of brown sugar, instead, let her store it. So Third Sister-in-law was especially satisfied with this.

Brown sugar was a scarce product. And it was two jin.

Zhou Qing Sen didn't say anything. His wife wasn't afraid of getting tired, instead, she was delighted.

People in this era were keen on saving kerosene. After all, the supply was limited every month. So they went to bed early.

It was only eight o'clock, and Mother Zhou and Father Zhou went to the Kang to sleep.

Mother Zhou mentioned about today's affairs: "Fourth's wife invited me to eat a bowl of egg and lean pork today."

"Since she gave it, eat it." Father Zhou was tired. He earned ten points and was very exhausted.

"Those fabrics and cotton are good conditions. I thought she was going to make it for herself. Didn't expect it is for Da Wa and his three brothers," Mother Zhou continued.

Today, she didn't work, so she just heard the villagers said fourth's wife went to the market again. Only then did she go to see the brothers. She heard that she came back with a big package.

Two jin of cotton and fabric were really enough for a big package. She never expected it was bought for her three grandsons.

"She's the brothers' mother. No matter how bad she can get, they all are meat that fell from her stomach." Father Zhou was sleepy but still responded.

Although he had some opinions on the Fourth Daughter-in-law, there was nothing to complain, now that she was happy to make winter coats for his grandsons, and also make egg and lean pork congee to eat.

"It's just she is too spendthrift. Fabric, cotton, egg, lean pork, and two jin of brown sugar. From her look, I think she is familiar with the black market. There's definitely not much left of the monthly allowance sent by Fourth Son. There is certainly not much money left. I told her to save a little money, and she found me nosy." Mother Zhou said.

Father Zhou had already snore. It was clear he fell asleep.

Mother Zhou said nothing and soon fell asleep.

The rest of old Zhou family was in a similar state.

As for Lin Qing He's side, she was tossing around, unable to sleep.

It was too early to sleep at eight o'clock. It was modern-day her night-life hadn't started yet.

However, she entered the countryside, so she can only follow the custom. The two big ones in the next room were already sound asleep. As Zhou San Wa was still young, he slept with her.

Before going to bed, Lin Qing He warmed the bowl of leftover congee from the dinner with boiling water and split it between the brothers.

Of course, before going to bed, she gave them three baths. The three brothers washed and turned all the water black. Then she shooed them to go to Kang and sent them to sleep.

Lin Qing He also scrubbed herself in the dark. It wasn't good to be without a separate bathroom.

Lying in bed, her mind wandered. Don't know when she fell asleep. In the middle of the night, according to the original owner's instinct, she got up and shuued her three sons to pee so she can avoid them peeing on the Kang and she had to clean up...

Because she slept too early last night, Lin Qing He got up very early the next day. As soon as she saw the three boys were still asleep, she freshened herself first.

Then she busied away in the kitchen.

This morning she cooked millet porridge, but there was no meat, just plain rice porridge. Besides the millet porridge, there were two white buns.

Thinking of the white bread, she recalled the 500 bun reservations with the breakfast shop's aunt. That really hurt ...

Soon the porridge was cooked, and the big white bun was also hot and fragrant.

She shouted into the room. Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa got up, quickly dressed themselves and then climbed off the Kang. Underneath was a tall and short set of wooden stumps, almost like the role of a ladder so the brothers could get up and down more conveniently.

Lin Qing He then went in, wake San Wa, washed the little boy's face, and then carried him out.

"Mother, there are big white buns!" Zhou Da Wa washed his face and ran over. His eyes brightened.

"Go brush your teeth." Lin Qing He instructed.

"Mother, you didn't buy a toothbrush for me!" Zhou Da Wa pointed out.

Lin Qing He could only let him eat, and then she started thinking about when to make a trip out again?

She had just visited yesterday, so to go over there today was a bit overboard. The most important part was what to do with the three children in the family. Going from the village to the town 's supply and demand cooperative, was easier for her than the original owner, who spared no effort to run to the county town to buy cotton and fabric. But still, it needed at least an hour to travel from here to the town's supply and demand cooperatives.

But if she didn't go, there were still many things to buy at home.

In fact, according to the original owner's ideal living standard, the family's items were quite complete compared to other people's families. But in Lin Qing He's view, there are still many things needed.

The original owner had only taken care of herself. Toothbrushes, other hygiene essentials, the foot bath bucket, there was only her share. The children do not have any. they shared one washbasin.

Now they were young, but it won't do when they grow up.

Anyway, it was necessary sooner or later, so why not buy it early.

Although she planned to go again, Lin Qing He didn't go now. She decided to leave it a few days later.

In a few days, the autumn harvest in the village will be completely over. Then, she can leave Er Wa and San Wa in the old Zhou's house to help her take care of them.

As for Zhou Da Wa, she didn't have to worry about it. He can go off and play by himself.

In the morning, they ate millet porridge, accompanied by a delicious white bun. The stuffing in this bun was particularly sufficient. The meat, half of the egg, and cabbage were enough for them to eat as a dish with the porridge.

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The mother and sons had filling breakfast. Zhou Da Wa wanted to go out to play but had been restrained back by Lin Qing He: "Mother is going to do the laundry, you take care of your younger brothers at home. Wait for me to come back."

Zhou Da Wa did not refute her, as he was satisfied with the meal from yesterday to this morning.

Lin Qing He departed to do the laundry.

There was a river on the tail of the village, which everyone goes there to wash.

"Shenzi, the autumn harvest will be over in a few days. Do you still need firewood at home?"

Lin Qing He beat the clothes with a wooden board, especially with Zhou Da Wa's clothes. It was really dirty. In her mind, she deeply yearned for the era of the washing machine, when a little girl came over and asked.

As soon as Lin Qing He looked back, it then emerged from her memory: "Little Xi ah! I do ah. We're almost out of firewood at home. When you go back and tell your elder brother that once the autumn harvest is over, send it over. How much he can get is how much I'll take. The price will be according to the amount. "

This little girl was called Zhou Xi, only about ten years old. And her brother was Zhou Dong, fifteen this year.

The ancestors of the brother and sister were also relatives of the old Zhou family, but now they were distant.

Their parents were gone early, and it wasn't easy for the siblings to survive. But her brother Zhou Dong was very capable, even if he was young. He followed the adults to work and could earn two work points.

This wasn't a lot of food. In the end, the team pitied the brother and sister, so on the premise of obtaining everyone's consent, they gave a little more during food distribution and there were some neighbors occasionally reduce their intake. That's how the brothers and sisters survived.

Initially, the brother and sister had nothing to do with the original owner, but the original owner was lazy.

Her own son was still unreliable, so she asked her brother from her maternal family to send her firewood and occasionally gave him a little fee for the effort.

However, her younger brother got married later on and was strictly managed by her younger sister-in-law, so he never came back.

At that time, the original owner had to get the firewood by herself. How could the original owner willingly let her well-maintained hands do the rough work? If the conditions didn't allow it, she wouldn't wash the dishes, chopsticks, and clothes!

But in desperation, she can only collect firewood once. In the original owner's impression, there was no work more insulting than this in the world...

So, she set her eyes on Zhou Dong, who just turned 12 years old that year.

She made him go get firewood for her to use and they'll treat it as she bought it from him. How could Zhou Dong not be happy? He kept at it til now.

To others, the original owner said that this was not capitalism. She felt that the brother and sister don't have it easy and didn't want them to feel like they owe her, so they did this.

It wasn't like nobody in the village didn't know her temperament, but at least every time the original owner paid an adequate amount to Zhou Dong.

When he brought less, it was a dime. When it was more, it was two dimes. Don't look down on these one and two dimes. To the siblings, Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi, who have no other income except for fieldwork, this money allowed them to eat three full meals on days when they can't earn much work points in winter.

So even when the villagers knew that the original owner was hiring child labor, they said nothing.

Zhou Dong was now fifteen years old. The original owner gave him two dimes every time he sent firewood because he had grown up and gained a lot of manpower, so every time he sent a lot of firewood.

This was an important income for the brother and sister.

Hearing her words, Zhou Xi was really delighted and said, "OK, I will go back and tell my elder brother to collect a lot of firewood after the autumn harvest is over." Then she continued: "Shenzi, there's no one at the moment, let me wash your clothes! "

The original owner had already asked her elder brother to get firewood. Although she wished Zhou Xi could wash her clothes, she still wanted face, so she refused.

But if there was no one, then the original owner will let her wash.

There was really no one in this moment. Downstream had some, but not here.

If it was the original owner, she wouldn't be polite (i.e accept). The original owner thought she took care of them, brother and sister, so what if she called her to wash her clothes?

But Lin Qing He was not the original owner, and her lower limit did not stoop to that level.

"No need, it's just a few clothes. Once the autumn harvest is over, you go with your brother. Shenzi will have to store more firewood for the winter, so I need a lot." Lin Qing He replied.

"Shenzi, rest assured. We will definitely send it to Shenzi." Zhou Xi nodded.

Lin Qing He nodded and said, "You can return, I'm nearly finished."

Zhou Xi saw that she really didn't plan to let her wash, so she went back first, and then reported to her brother who was going to work.

"I'll go after the autumn harvest!" Zhou Dong uttered.

Now that he can earn six points, his life should have been better, but in the end, he was at the age of puberty and ate a lot.

Now Zhou Xi also followed to work, but she can only earn two work points.

Lin Qing He sneaked some soap out and washed. With the soap, it was much faster. She quickly washed her clothes and returned. As for Second Sister-in-law, who was washing clothes at the downstream, she did not go to say hello when she saw her.

Because the relationship between the original owner and this Second Sister-in-law wasn't really good.

Second Sister-in-law brought Eldest Sister-in-law's eldest daughter Zhou Da Ni (T/N: means first/big girl) and several women to wash a family of clothes at the downstream. Naturally, she saw Lin Qing He go back and she also did not have any intention to say hello.

Few other women sourly commented: "This Sister-in-law of yours live a life more relaxed than the old landlord of the past."

"Don't talk nonsense like this ah! What an old landlord, our ancestors were three generations of poor peasants. Poor as a pauper." Second Sister-in-law immediately interjected. Lin Qing He was not very pleasing to the eye, but still, she can't let people put 'the old landlord' hat on old Zhou Family's head.

"I don't mean anything else. Just want to say, her life is going too well. She has three sons, and look at her face and figure. If someone says that she is unmarried and it is believable." Another older Saozi said.

"I heard that she put vanishing cream and clam oil on her face and hand every day!" Said the former one.

"What a family-wealth-destroyer. No wonder she looks so tender that one can pinch out the water!" Another bitterly responded.

Which families weren't living on a tight budget? But Old Zhou Family's fourth daughter-in-law was not at the same level as them. She always made herself beautiful. That face and that figure were like a siren.

Of course, they didn't dare to scold her outright, otherwise, they would just look for trouble. Lin Qing He wasn't one to suffer in silence, so they whispered behind her back.

Second Sister-in-law brought Zhou Da Ni to wash her clothes and went home. She didn't take the incident of seeing Lin Qing He seriously, it was a usual occurrence.

As for Lin Qing He, toward what was said about the original owner behind her, of course, it was no different to talking about her, she didn't treat it seriously as well.

Actually, she was really satisfied with the original owner's maintenance of her figure and face. She can't deny this, nor can she get cheap and sell innocence.

So they can say what they want, just don't mention it in front of her.

When she was drying the clothes, Lin Qing He recalled what she thought just now when talking to Zhou Xi about accumulating firewood for the winter.

According to the development of the plot, it seems that the villains' dad was injured at this time?

Saozi: related=sister-in-law, unrelated=a way to call a married woman.

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Because of serious injuries, the villains' father remained at that side for a month to recuperate.

Afterward, he came back. It'll be the end of October or almost November in the lunar calendar when the villains' father would return.

Lin Qing He felt that after the villains' father come back, she would definitely not be as free as she was now. After all, there was an adult living at home, and she couldn't be as unscrupulous as dealing with three children.

So before the villains' dad comes back, she must acquire everything that should be added to the family.

This era didn't have much to entertain themselves with. It was in the midst of the busy autumn harvest and the sun was still a bit merciless. The original owner's skin was very well maintained, so Lin Qing He does not want to ruin it.

In fact, in her opinion, it wasn't too white. Just not tanned. But compared with the people in the village, then she was really white.

So in the following days, Lin Qing He cooked at home.

Because the original owner didn't interact with anyone, meaning she didn't have much communication. So it goes without saying, she could only make stuff for the children to eat at home.

This made Zhou Da Wa, Zhou Er Wa, and Zhou San Wa overjoyed.

Under the last few days of Lin Qing He's guidance, Zhou San Wa began to speak. As soon as he spoke, words after words jumped out of him as if a vessel in his brain opened up.

Like 'meat', 'pee', 'eat', 'water', and of course, the most said was 'mother'.

The three children ate with a mouthful of oil. Although the original owner was lazy but knew that she did not interact with the people around her, so she must be self-sufficient.

So there was a vegetable garden in the backyard with tomatoes, cucumbers, leeks, green vegetables, and radishes planted.

Varieties are relatively mixed and not planted a lot. Each one was planted one row.

So naturally, it was up to Lin Qing He.

Like scrambled eggs with leeks, stewed radish and bones, and fried pork slices and cucumbers. It was her choice. The three children at home did not understand these and Lin Qing He also had her explanation.

She said it was bought last time and been marinated with salt.

Lin Qing He also took out a piece of pork belly and a piece of loin and marinated it. She marinated it with salt and then fried it to eat. It was nice and salty. It could not be better when it was served with congee or noodles.

Lin Qing He kept feeding them this way, and in just a few days, Zhou San Wa became white and delicate. Kids got chubby fast.

Being nurtured like this by Lin Qing He and kept clean every day, Mother Zhou froze when she saw Zhou San Wa after coming over with the San Wa's winter clothes that Third Sister-in-law finished first once the autumn harvest was over.

"Third Sister-in-law's craftsmanship isn't bad at all." Lin Qing He placed Zhou San Wa in Mother Zhou's arms to let her appreciate it and took a look at a set of clothes in a small shallow basket.

Third Sister-in-law's skill was pretty good, and because she did it as soon as she was free, it took only a few days for her to make San Wa's set.

Of course, it was because of San Wa's smallness, and it didn't take much effort.

Zhou Da Wa's and Zhou Er Wa's one should be coming soon. Now the autumn harvest was over, Third Sister-in-law she didn't have much on her hand. She can go all out in making clothes as they didn't need her for house chores.

She gave enough cotton, so even if Third Sister-in-law hid a bit, the cotton coat and trousers were still made very thick.

For example, in this set, it was perfect for the little one to wear in winter.

Even though it was a little small, it was just this one set.

"Oh, that's right, Mother. There is no egg at home. Give me some food first, I will give money." Lin Qing He declared.

There were no chickens at home. So naturally, the eggs that aren't laid, was eaten quickly. She intends to take a few jin out of the space, but she must have a source for eggs.

"There is some at home. How much do you want?" Mother Zhou glanced at her and said.

"Just give me one jin. In two days, I'll have to go to the town for the market. I need to buy some stuff, so I'll get them together." Lin Qing He said.

"You are going to the market again?" Mother Zhou exclaimed.

"If I don't go, what do we eat? The three boys at home have a big appetite and it's getting colder and colder. At that time, I don't want to head out. So buy what I need and the earlier it's done, the earlier it finishes. Mother, do you need to buy anything? If you do, I'll get it as well for you. "Lin Qing He said.

"I don't lack anything." Mother Zhou had a change of opinion about her since she had taken good care of her three grandsons, especially little San Wa, who got a lot chubbier. But once she heard her plan to spendthrift again, her heart ached.

She had the mind to say something but knew well that Fourth Daughter-in-law wouldn't listen to what she said. So she suppressed it.

Lin Qing He said two days. But in fact, the next day she fed Zhou San Wa early in the morning and carried him to Mother Zhou.

Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa also followed. The two actually wanted to go with their mother. Lin Qing He found the one hour plus journey was too long. She found it troublesome and what's more to bring two small kids? She didn't want to.

So they were brought to the old Zhou Family. Of course, she also brought a small bag of rock candy and gave it to Mother Zhou to let her deal with it.

It was still very early at this time. The rest of the old Zhou family hadn't gotten up yet, as they were very tired for a period and could finally be inactive and sleep in.

Lin Qing He didn't care. She dropped the children and went out carrying a basket.

"Every day, only know how to deplete money, Don't she know to save a little money? The children are still so young. When they grow up, everything needed money?" After she left, Mother Zhou grumbled.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law heard a voice and came out to ask what was going on. Mother Zhou didn't withhold her complaints.

The Two Sister-in-law listened and remained silent, but they actually agreed with Mother Zhou. Fourth's wife really squandered away the money without a blink as if her money wasn't money.

They wouldn't be able to do it. Each bit of money they spend, they got very distressed. After all, the three branches only get so much pocket money for the whole year. Because they haven't separated from the family yet, the majority of the money was kept by Mother Zhou. However, she does give them pocket money. Just one liang or so for them to save.

"But I see that Fourth Sister-in-law is putting more care toward Da Wa and his brothers." Eldest Sister-in-law said as she watched the brothers.

At least she knew to bring San Wa over when going to the market. Before, she didn't. Just dumped them at home. Such a small child, to be so careless.

Mother Zhou didn't comment.

Third Sister-in-law asked Zhou Da Wa: "Da Wa, what did your mother cook for you? Third Auntie can see that you brothers have grown a lot of meat in just a few days."

"Our mother made meat for us. Bacon is very fragrant!" Zhou Da Wa said aloud.

"Meat?" Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law was stunned. How could there be meat now?

"Why are you two asking so much? In a few days, the team will divide the meat. At that time, your share won't be missing." Naturally, Mother Zhou thought she knew and interrupted.

Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law understood that their mother-in-law did not want them to ask anymore, and they tactfully not ask anymore.

This made Zhou Da Wa, who was prepared to say what his mother had made for them these days, disappointed. However, hearing the kids outside calling him to play, he said nothing and immediately dashed out.

Of course, he did not forget to ask his grandma for a piece of rock candy before going out.

After the rest of the old Zhou Family woke and saw Er Wa and San Wa were all here. It was only after they asked did they know the brother's irresponsible mother went to the market again.

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Chapter 15 Long-term Meat Coupons

Although the food had been harvested now and the overall situation had stabilized, there was still some final work to be done.

After breakfast, Mother Zhou brought the two boys with her to peel corn.

The corn gets peeled, threshed, then dried, and then sent to complete the final payment to the state.

The day that all grain got handed over was the day of food distribution, which was what everyone waiting for.

Especially the pig killing after splitting the grain.

Of course, winter wheat will be planted before the pork is divided.

But these have nothing to do with Lin Qing He, so she left with no burden at all.

Using her impression, she walked along the road toward the town's supply and demand cooperatives.

Although the supply and demand cooperatives in the communal town cannot compare with those on the county city, it still had many things, such as rice, oil, soy sauce, and vinegar.

But they all need ration coupons. The original owner bought them before. There were bottles at home and she washed it a few days earlier to contain the goods that were taken out of the space. So she didn't lack these seasoning.

With a subsidiary food coupon, she came to buy half a jin of dried edible fungus, as well as half a jin dried seaweed.

After browsing the things nearby, there was nothing she wants.

In fact, the main reason for this trip was to come and walk around, otherwise, how can she explain the materials in my hand?

But toothbrushes, washbasins, and basins had to be bought.

First, get a toothbrush for Da Wa and Er Wa. There was still some toothpaste at home, their mother's leftover. She can use the stock in the space herself.

She didn't plan to buy the washbasin and the basin this time. It was too hard for her to carry it back on such long distance. She had other plans.

After buying a toothbrush and toothpaste, she headed to the slaughterhouse in the community suburbs according to her memory.

The slaughterhouse on the outskirts of the community was a very small type, and the community applied for it last year. Otherwise, the slaughterhouse was only available in the county city.

However, Lin Qing He just wanted to come to the suburban area and try her luck. In fact, she also wanted to go through the motion. After all, she didn't think she could buy meat at this time.

And what luck she had. She arrived there in an hour and happened to chance upon a Dajie who came out carrying the meat from inside. Lin Qing He immediately stepped up and asked: "Dajie, did you come to buy meat?"

"Yeah, you too? But did you make a reservation? If you didn't make an appointment, then there's nothing." Dajie gave her a glance and pointed out haughtily.

Lin Qing He observed her blue work clothes and knew that this person knew people. She smiled and said, "Dajie, I'm from the country, how could I have your kind of connection? Just don't know if Sister can make it convenient?" Looking around, she made sure no one was around and took a five liang food coupon out.

For those working in the commune who eat supplied food, food coupons were more important than money. Without food coupons, one cannot buy food even if one had money.

This Dajie's age was already in her thirties, so she must have children at home. And at this age, the children are usually at the age with great appetite.

Toward food coupons that weren't from dishonest sources delivered to their doorstep, how could she not refuse? They just have to do the matter well.

"Meizi, just say something if you need something. Dajie can help you for sure, don't be polite." Even if it was just a five liang food ticket, Dajie's tone also eased.

"I know, but I'm from the country. I can buy food without this food ticket. In a few days, there'll be food distribution. I just have to go to the production team to buy it. My man is a soldier. He can't finish these and send it to me. It's basically useless for me to keep." Lin Qing He explained a bit.

Then she went directly to the main point: "The children at home are craving for meat. Truthfully, the team will divide the meat in a few days. But which mother is willing to see her child crave so much? So, I want to come and take a chance."

When Dajie heard the words, she was relieved. As mothers, they really have their children on their minds.

"Dajie, I can see at a glance that you are a helpful samaritan. Can you see if you have any acquaintances? I don't need much. Just half a jin of leftover is enough. I don't have a meat coupon, but I can give more. What do you think? "Lin Qing He stuffed the food coupon over as she talked.

"Big Meizi, you also dotes on kids. I will go in and check for you." This Dajie calmly accepted the food coupon and nodded.

"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.

Dajie went in for about five minutes before she came out and then announced: "Big Meizi, since you don't have a coupon. it'll be nine point five per jin. If you have a coupon, you can pay seven. Big Meizi, it'll be more expensive without a coupon. How much do you want to buy?"

"Then Dajie, can you go in and get me half a jin. And on the way, if you see any big bones or something, please called the master to weigh some for me." Lin Qing He said and passed some money to Dajie.

"Then I will buy it for you." Said Dajie.

Then she went in and bought the meat, and soon she carried out the meat for Lin Qing He. Half jin of meat, the fatty kind. There were also ribs, big bones, and marrow bones. This age, only big fat meat was the most popular. Other ones with bones were very cheap.

There are many, but they were for Lin Qing He.

Lin Qing He didn't accept the change of half a yuan.

"Dajie, at your age, nephew and niece must be growing up. Buy them more food and don't let them be hungry." Lin Qing He said.

"Big Meizi, you are too polite." This Dajie directly returned the half yuan to her. She had already gotten a food coupon from her, so she didn't want her money.

Lin Qing He's mind moved and smiled, "Dajie, I feel kindred to you. My name is Lin Qing He, from Zhou Jia Village. My man is a soldier, the only soldier in Zhou Jia Village. You will know once you inquire."

Seeing her announce her family status, Chen Mei returned a smile and introduced herself. She also had a good impression of Lin Qing He.

"The three boys at home are really greedy. Thankfully Mei Jie has a wide range of connection, otherwise, I don't know if I can buy some back this time." Lin Qing He gratefully expressed.

"Meizi, you're so young, and you have three children?" Sister Mei was surprised.

"I married at the age of seventeen and gave birth at the age of eighteen. The oldest one is now five years old. After the new year, he should be counted as six years old." Lin Qing He warmly smiled.

"I really can't tell," Mei Jie said.

"Mei Jie, you work in the Community's Supply and Demand Cooperative. If I come again, can I find you?" Lin Qing He asked.

"Sure, if you need anything, you can go to me. I can definitely help you if I can help. However, this time a master in the slaughterhouse gave his share to you, otherwise it would not be so much. Unless you book in advance, and you have to come early." Mei Jie disclosed to her.

These words weren't false. At this time, the meat was not easy to get, and there was a fixed quota.

Lin Qing He quickly agreed.

She didn't expect this trip to be so smooth and found herself a 'long-term meat ticket'. With Mei Jie, she had a source for the meat in her space.

Lin Qing He mentally calculated again. Truthfully, a lot of things were missing now.

For example, she still needed a stove. In this era, there was a coal stove, which can be used to hold a small pot. In her space, she contained the two old-fashioned double-ear iron pots and the two old casserole pots she bought.

It can also be used in this era, and say it was bought on the black market. Who would investigate so much? Because they are all old-style, very in line with the shape of this era, so she wasn't afraid of being investigated.

Dajie / Jie : Big Sister, a way to address an older woman than you

Meizi: Younger Sister, a way to address a younger than you

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Now there was only one stove in the house. All the water boiling, cooking rice, and frying dishes were done there. If there was another coal stove, it will be much more convenient.

However, the coal stove was obviously not so easy to get

What's more, on top of the coal stove, she also needed coal ball coupons. Only the talented in the city have these, and none in the countryside.

If she wanted to get this, she had to go over and look around the county city.

Besides the stove, was some kind of earthen pot. However, she can take it slowly. She should be able to raise the living conditions after Zhou Qing Bai returns.

Realizing that's about it, she covered the basket with a cloth. As for what she bought, no one would know.

Now she can pull anything out of the space.

When she also arrived in the village, she took some pork out of the space. As for the fatty meat, she did not take it out, because it would be too eye-catching to take it out and decoct oil. Better wait until the village divided the meat.

There were others like ribs, meat, eggs, etc. In short, she had to make the basket look full. However, all got covered by a cloth, so it was unknown what she bought.

She went early in the morning. But the road was pretty long, so after going to and back, it was already past nine o'clock and nearly ten o'clock.

She didn't pick up her three sons first. Mother Zhou would certainly take good care of them. She filled up her egg jars with eggs and loaded the barrels with rice and flour again. Then she began to sort the meat.

Two large pieces of pork belly were salted. As for lean meat and the likes, she planned to make meat congee for three children.

They liked the meat congee she cooked a lot and was satisfied eating it. This made her content.

She chopped the ribs by herself. As for the big bones, she will send it to Mother Zhou later on as an expression of sincerity.

After finishing this chore at home, Lin Qing He looked at the time. It was still early and started to go to the vegetable garden in the backyard. After tending it for a while, she heard someone shouting.

She went to open the door and check. It was Zhou Dong, who carried two bundles of dry firewood.

"That fast! I thought you'll go in two days." Lin Qing He widened the door and let him bring it in, as she spoke.

"For peeling corn, let my sister and others do it. I'm not needed." Zhou Dong explained.

He was only needed when it was time to plant winter wheat, and that had not yet begun.

The two bundles of firewood were not small. Two bundles like these cost three dimes. Straight away, Lin Qing He took out three dimes from her pocket and settled the bill. And also said: "We're still short a lot at home."

They were short a lot because she used more firewood than the original owner. And at the end of October, Zhou Qing Bai should also come back and he had injuries. She dared not force him to go out get firewood like the original owner did, who wanted to vent her anger.

That's right, in the novel, the original owner did this. And it was because of this villains' father gained a long-term illness, which was an endless cycle of pain. When he reached his fifties, his body was even worse.

"Shenzi, rest assured, I can go to the mountains to pick up firewood before the snowfall. After the food distribution and my sister will be able to go with me. We will ship it back with a cart, that way we can transport more." Zhou Dong promised to her.

Others didn't like Lin Shenzi. But he and his sister actually have a very good impression of this Shenzi, because the original owner was willing to give work to them.

Having work means they'll have food to eat.

In winter, they were unable to earn work points for a long time, so they have to live with a tightened belt. It was not easy in the past, but because of helping the original owner and the original owner gave money, he and sisters can only eat twenty-thirty percent full in winter. Otherwise, they would have been at most ten percent full every day, and drink water when hungry. They endured to survive.

"These are eggs that were cooked in the morning. I cooked too many. You take two back to eat." Lin Qing He entered the house, grabbed two eggs and handed him.

"No need Shenzi. I ate already in the morning before going." Zhou Dong quickly refused: "Shenzi, I'll go back first. I can go again in the afternoon, and deliver it to Shenzi in the evening."

After that, he hurried away.

Lin Qing He paused for a moment but did not say anything. At this time, the eggs were indeed quite expensive. Initially, she just wanted to find an opportunity for Zhou Dong to take a trip with her to the county city with a driving cart. At that time, she can bring back all the basin for foot wash and washbasin. That's why she gave the eggs, but judging from Zhou Dong's reaction, it appeared he didn't dare accept it.

She'll have to wait for when he goes with her to the county city, then give them siblings some reward.

As for the trip in the afternoon that Zhou Dong mentioned, then it was possible.

From here, the distance to get firewood on the mountain wasn't close. According to Zhou Dong's foot pace, it'll take at least about three hours. To bring two bundles of firewood back at this time, he must have gone out in the morning when it was still dark.

However, she also knew that Zhou Dong was not alone. He went with several 17- or 18-year-olds in the village, so there was nothing to worry about.

At this time, everyone else also prepared firewood for the winter. The firewood collected by Zhou Dong was sold to her. Others in the village sold theirs in the county city. Generally, it got sold out, but Zhou Dong had it a lot easier.

So Zhou Dong can go back to eat now, head out again and can return before dark.

As for the rural people themselves, there was no shortage of firewood. The straw and likes can be distributed a lot, but her family had no share. As long as she prepared it, they can survive the winter.

Lin Qing He understood these matters pretty well, and obviously, Zhou Dong also cherishes such opportunities, as he worked very hard.

Rather than living with a tight belt over the winter, Zhou Dong preferred to find more firewood now.

Lin Qing He felt less guilty for hiring a child. So she ordered ... with more and more ease. Exactly the same as the original owner's way.

Two bundles of firewood were carried into the fire shed in the backyard. This fire shed was built when Zhou Qing Bai came back. It was specifically used to accumulate firewood to avoid rain, snow and get wasted from moisture.

Then she continued to water the vegetable garden, tidied it and picked the cucumbers for lunch.

A plate of fried cucumber and meat was enough for the mother and sons. There were a few eggs leftover from boiling in the congee in the morning. There was still a lot of congee left from the morning. She had deliberately cooked more, so she can reheat and eat.

After taking out two white buns, that should be about it.

As for the evening, Lin Qing He already had an idea. Dumplings for dinner and she will make dough after lunch!

At eleven o'clock, Zhou Da Wa returned. He came back to see if his mother got back. One look and he found she did return.

"Your grandma and others are still peeling corn over at the production team?" Lin Qing He asked.

"En." Zhou Da Wa nodded, then looked at the stove: "Mother, what good stuff did you buy back today? Is there a big white bun?"

"Yes. Go bring your younger brothers back. But don't outside know, or you get nothing," Lin Qing He ordered.

"Can't talk about meat outside?" Zhou Da Wa couldn't help say.

But he had been chattering about it with his friends and they envied him a lot.

"It's fine if you said it before, but don't talk about it in the future. Understand being low-key?" Lin Qing He said.

"What is low-key?" Zhou Da Wa questioned.

"... If you like to boast, then boast away. Quickly bring your brother back and prepare to eat lunch!" Lin Qing He sent out.

"I will go now!" Zhou Dawa immediately responded.

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It was Eldest Sister-in-law 's second daughter, Zhou Er Ni, who brought Zhou San Wa back. Zhou Da Wa and Zhou Er Wa was also there.

"Take this big bone back, another dish for your grandpa and grandma." Lin Qing He didn't care what old Zhou Family would think of her, gave a big bone to Zhou Er Ni and sent her off.

"Just one morning, you're already a dirty cat." Lin Qing He drew water and wash Er Wa's and San Wa's face.

Then she washed Da Wa. Da Wa asked, "Mother, how many big white buns did you buy?"

"How many do you want?" Lin Qing He questioned.

"Of course, one per person," Da Wa answered.

"You wish." Lin Qing He harumphed: "I only bought two and can give you each half of one."Half per person was also excellent.

After cleaning up the three of them, Lin Qing He began to heat up the congee. Sure enough, it was troublesome to not have gas.

Lin Qinghe, who had been accustomed to modern life, tried her best to adapt. In fact, she had already adapted well, but she was still feeling a bit lazy.

Lunch was congee, with fried cucumber and meat, boiled eggs and most importantly, two large white buns.

There wasn't much porridge, just one bowl per person. But with these dishes and two large white buns, both mother and children are satisfied.

Especially Da Wa and Er Wa, their love for white bun was unswerving.

"Mother, what else did you buy back?" Asked Zhou Er Wa.

"Nothing much." Lin Qing He replied while picking up the chopsticks.

Speaking of this, the supply and demand cooperative in the town were quite lacking. According to the memory of the original owner, the county city's supply and demand cooperative have a larger range of varieties.

This time she wanted to order some red date, shrimp skin or something, but there was nothing. However, in the county's supply and demand cooperatives, have all these.

As for the original owner, she always kept an eye out for good-quality fabric, and toward these, she wasn't interested.

She wasn't interested, but Lin Qing He was. The kids were currently in a growing age. And the shrimp skin was great for supplementing calcium.

She also wants to buy some red dates, which can be added to stewing chicken.

And other mushrooms. This time she bought half jin of fungus and kelp. Once Zhou Qing Bai returns, then it won't be enough for him to eat, so she had to go to the county city and shop around.

After planning to bring Zhou Dong with her tomorrow to transport supplies back, she took three sons to prepare for a nap.

Can't help it, there was nothing to do other than sleeping.

Thinking how the days were getting colder and colder each day, Lin Qing He inspected her space as she waited for the three boys to sleep.

She had prepared two seven-jin large quilts, especially warm ones. Even if the color was low-key, it was full of modern elements. Which was not in line with this era.

She was missing a big quilt cover. So she had to go to the county city to buy one. When the time comes, she'll stuff the quilt in cover. And Zhou Qing Bai couldn't say anything about her.

She can say that she got it by her own ability!

In addition to the quilt, was a mattress. This mattress can be taken out. It's old-styled and not patterned at all. The key feature was warmth.

She had it all planned out. The quilt and the mattress were to be used by herself. When winter here, the three sons will sleep with her. As for the villains' father, he can sleep in the neighboring room, a.k.a the sons' room. Anyway, there was an old quilt, so can't freeze him.

Zhou Qing Bai: "..."

Lin Qing He, who looked at the space supplies, fell into the dream world with her three sons.

Once the old Zhou Family came back, they found out that Lin Qing He had given them a big bone. Although there wasn't much meat, anything that produces oily substance was a good thing at this age. So who can dislike it?

In particular, this was sent over by Lin Qing He through Zhou Er Ni.

This big bone was chopped and then used to stew pickled vegetables. It tasted very fragrant to the old Zhou family who had not eaten oil for a long time.

After eating, they dispersed.

When Mother Zhou returned to the room, she asked Father Zhou: "Old man, what's the matter with Fourth's wife?"

"What matter?" Father Zhou actually didn't understand her, and he didn't like to think about these things.

"What else could it be? She used to wish to stay as far away as possible from our old Zhou's house. As if she's afraid we might take advantage of her. Now she sends Er Wa and San Wa over when she's going to the town and this big bone too!" Mother Zhou pointed out.

Father Zhou didn't have such deep thought. In his opinion, it's enough to change for the better. Why care so much.

What's more important now was to quickly hand over the public rations, and then prepare for the winter wheat cultivation after the food distribution. These are important matters.

In fact, it wasn't only Mother Zhou who is puzzled, the other three sisters-in-law as well.

Second sister-in-law mumbled to Zhou Qing Lin: "What does Fourth's wife mean? It can't be that she wants a share of our family's meat!"

Zhou Qing Lin didn't care: "She already separated from us. How can we give her a share of our family's meat." There were so many people in the family.

"She did separate but Da Wa and his brothers are Father's and Mother's grandsons." Second Sister-in-law felt that she had seen through Lin Qing He's plan.

"Why think so much? She's so proud, and Fourth has sent so many allowances every month. If she wants to eat meat, she can buy it from the production team. No need to take our family's. I guess she has a way to get meat, otherwise, she can't bear to give us a big bone."Zhou Qing Lin said.

Second Sister-in-law couldn't concealed the acidity in her tone: "Did you not see? Da Wa and his brothers have grown a lot in this period, especially San Wa. His face is so chubby?"

She had two girls and a son, who was only three years old this year, and they're skinny as a stick.

Initially in the past, he was the same age as Er Wa and despite being younger than Er Wa, he was not as thin as Er Wa. But after not seeing him for a short while, Er Wa became sturdier.

"Don't think about it anymore. I guess the money in her pocket may be less than ours." Zhou Qing Lin said.

This sentence scratched Second Sister-in-law's itch.

Second Sister-in-law believed that she was very family-oriented. Even if she had no income at home, she somehow saved more than ten yuan.

This was definitely a huge sum of money!

But looking back on Fourth's wife. So what if Fourth Brother-in-law sends back allowance every month. With a wife like Fourth's, who didn't how to manage a family, no matter how much the allowance was, it will be wasted.

For example, Third Sister-in-law was now helping her make her sons' winter clothes. It was said that the three brothers were getting complete new sets, and the cotton and cloth were all good. This was really squandering away the family wealth.

She dared to bet that Lin Qing He's wallet might not be as big as hers!

"I don't know how much pocket money Mother will give to our family this year." After Second Sister-in-law comforted herself, she was in a good mood.

As a mother-in-law, Mother Zhou was actually one of the best in the village. Apart from being biased toward Zhou Qing Bai, the young son, and not counting Lin Qing He who moved out, she was fair to the three families.

And she wasn't that stingy. For example, when distributing money at the end of the year, she will give them one or two yuan of pocket money.

Whether they save it themselves or give it to the relatives on New Year's maternal family visitation (a.k.a the second day of New Year), it was up to them in the end.

The daughter-in-law of the same age in the village didn't have the same treatment as the old Zhou Family's daughter-in-law. Those mothers-in-law kept everything in control. So how can there be any private little treasury?

In contrast, her life was still very good.

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In the neighboring room, Eldest Sister-in-law also talked about the big bone Lin Qing He sent today.

Although she didn't have the same thought as Second Sister-in-law, she did have a confused face. Therefore, Zhou Qing Mu expressed that Fourth's wife became sensible.

Eldest Sister-in-law gave him an eye roll. Previously when Fourth's wife was causing a scene, her man also said that she was too young and not sensible yet. But after that, she was already the mother of three children. When did she ever act sensibly?

Now sensible? Who would believe it?

"This is splurging too much. I heard Tao Zi's mother said she saw her carrying a basket full of things back." Eldest Sister-in-law said.

Just don't know what it was, with a cloth covering it. But if she was willing to give out a big bone, then she must have bought a lot.

Zhou Qing Mu also agreed on this point. How can you splurge so much to live well? And the three brothers, one was five years old in a blink of an eye and will be six years old after the new year. When kids grow up, what didn't need money?

Truthfully speaking, Zhou Qing Mu was also a little envious, because he only had one son. The first three were daughters, so the pressure is relatively small. But he would rather be more stressful.

"I don't know if this is a son." Zhou Qing Mu touched Eldest Sister-in-law's recently showing tummy and spoke.

Eldest Sister-in-law's attention was attracted, commented: "Every time Da Wa sees Third's wife's belly, he calls out 'little brother'. I also don't know if this is the son or not."

She wasn't really worried, because no matter what, she still had one son. Of course, it was better if this was a son. If it wasn't, it didn't matter.

Third Sister-in-law was currently making clothes for Da Wa and Er Wa. Now that the harvest business was over, she didn't need to do any work at home, so she can make clothes all day long, and the speed will naturally be faster. The one in her hands was Er Wa's, and it was half done.

In a few days, Da Wa's will be finished, then she can make a jacket for her daughter.

Although the old Zhou Family each had their own thoughts, the days were still very harmonious. When Third Sister-in-law yawned to go to rest, Lin Qing He had already awakened.

Tonight she decided to eat dumplings, so she started making the dough.

She had already chopped up all the ribs and put them in the space. The day wasn't so cold, so except for the pork belly sprinkled with salt, the fresh meat and ribs were not durable. To have a space, which was comparable to the refrigerator, at this moment was great.

When Lin Qing He was busy in the kitchen, the brothers woke up one after another. When they learned that they were having dumplings for dinner, they were overjoyed.

Zhou Da Wa went directly went off to show off. Zhou Er Wa also went out to play, and San Wa stayed at home with Lin Qing He.

As far as Lin Qing He was concerned, as long as the eldest two didn't go overboard, she won't restrain them. They were boys, so no need to raise them through restraining. And the most important thing was that winter will soon arrive. At that time, there's not much to play. She planned to get Zhou Da Wa to study then.

Wait until next year, she'll send him to elementary school.

Elementary school was a five-year model, while junior high school and high school were two-year systems.

Six years old was not too young and it was not bad to go to school. It was better than petting cats and teasing dogs at home.

Zhou Da Wa, who didn't know his free-spirited days were diminishing, was having fun outside, and Zhou Er Wa was running behind him like a tail.

Don't know what they played outside, but they always end up dirty when they return.

Lin Qing He saw the dough was mostly done and after sweeping one glance to the brothers, she sent them to wash their hands and face.

There was a well in the house, which was very costly. In the whole village, there was a maximum of five households who can have a well in their own yard and she was one of them.

Of course, it was usually covered, to prevent the brothers from messing around.

It took a lot of money to dig this well. As the original owner relied on Zhou Qing Bai's money that was sent back every month, she didn't mind and simply hired people to dig the well.

While Second Sister-in-law was complacent. She thought that the original owner's net saving did not necessarily add up to her. However, she underestimated Zhou Qing Bai's ability.

In the early years, Zhou Qing Bai did only send back a minimum of 20 yuan per month, usually 23 or 24 yuan. When more, it was 25 or 26 yuan. Basically, he sent it all back.

He didn't need to spend any money over there and had no place to spend, so he sent as much as he could. Same with the coupons.

However later in the last two years, the money sent back by Zhou Qingbai can reach above 30 yuan a month. Usually, around thirty-five or six.

Even if the original owner splurge extravagantly, but in this era, even having money didn't allow one to go around the world. Although the boys were still a kid, their intake wasn't big enough to eat his old man to poverty, especially the original owner setting the limit for them at not starving to death. So how much can she spend?

The majority of the expense at home was due to her own use. Vanishing cream, new dresses, new cotton coats, scarves, scarves, socks, and shoes. She had all of these.

Because she was just spending on herself, the original owner can still save a little.

Although she had spent a lot to her, Lin Qing He found out she saved more than two hundred yuans, nearly three hundred dollars after counting the family's wealth.

In the age when the money was spent one cent at a time, three hundred yuans was undoubtedly a huge sum of money.

It's just that the image of the original owner frittering away the money was deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Everyone unanimously believed that she didn't have much savings at all.

Of course, an old lady in the village had told her to save and only spend on necessity in the past.

At that time, the original owner casually replied: "This is not enough for me to spend, so how can I save?"

These words were still being spread in the village until now. Seeing her put on vanishing cream and wear a new dress and leather shoes, all the villagers dare not to buy or even ask the price of these high-end products. They don't doubt the authenticity of her words.

"Mother, what kind of stuffing is in the dumpling?" Zhou Da Wa said while washing up.

Lin Qing He replied: "Pork dumplings."

"I like mother's dumplings, so no matter what stuffing, I like to eat," said Zhou Er Wa.

Er Wa was used to pleasing. Lin Qing He also gave him face and directed smiling eyes at him. Er Wa grinned.

"Mother, do you want me to help you?" Zhou Da Wa asked, his eyes brightened with the desire to be hands-on.

I will definitely have you to do it in the future. I don't intend to spoil you into a young master who didn't touch the spring (clean) water.

But for now no need. All of them were like they came out of the mud. Their nail all got dirt. Although she had washed them, they can return the original state within one day.

"Don't intervene, just go stay at one side." Lin Qing He batted away his hand.

Zhou Da Wa said: "Mother, you dislike me!"

"Me disliking you wasn't a day or two matter. Why didn't I see you mention it before? That's right, our family is going to raise chickens. Do you have anything to say?" Lin Qing He proposed.

"Raise chicks?" Er Wa parroted with bright eyes.

"En." Lin Qing He nodded: "Zhou Da Wa, take your brother's hand away. Don't let him feed it to his mouth." She gave San Wa a little dough and told him to play there.

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Zhou Da Wa took down his brother's hand and pointed out, "Mother, there's no chick now."

"There's none?" Er Wa couldn't help be disappointed.

"I know that there are no chicks now. I plan to raise them next spring. At that time, will definitely have them and I just need to buy them from the villagers. If we want to raise chickens in the future, then what the chicks eat will be a problem" Lin Qing He said.

The house was very empty, especially the vegetable gardens in the backyard, which was mostly stalks. It was a pity not to raise chickens.

However, the original owner loved cleanliness more than her. She was set on not raising them because she didn't like the smell. But if it was clean up well, the smell won't be so exaggerated. and the backyard was still some distance away from the house.

When Zhou Qing Bai comes back, she'll ask him to build a chicken coop.

"If there are chickens at home, will there be chickens to eat in the future?" Zhou Da Wa's eyes shone.

"Chickens need to lay eggs!" Zhou Er Wa said immediately.

How can the eggs be laid after eating the chicken?

"Chicken is very delicious!" Zhou Da Wa retorted.

After being told this by his brother, Zhou Er Wa instantly drooled and looked at his mother.

Although the kid didn't speak, Lin Qing He could see the meaning in his eyes: Mother, I haven't eaten chicken yet.

"Wait and see which day I can find any chickens to buy." Lin Qing He could only say.

"Mother, you're so great." Er Wa immediately came to hug her leg and said softly.

Although he will become the villain's leading strategist for three brothers in the future, he was still a small bun right now.

After being so spoiled by Lin Qing He for a few days, he threw the coldness of the former owner out of his mind and was extremely close to her. Who knew that Zhou Er Wa even proposed his desire to sleep with her along with San Wa last night.

Before he dared not mention it to the original owner.

Children were very discerning, who treated him well and who didn't, they know in their mind.

Knowing that Lin Qing He was kind to them, he dared to make a request. However, Lin Qing He did not agree and let the two of them continue to sleep on their own.

"Next year, when raising chickens, you guys are responsible for feeding." Lin Qing He said.

"I'll go catch bugs from the garden and feed the chicks!" Er Wa responded immediately.

"Then I go out to dig the earthworms and bring back to feed!" Zhou Da Wa followed up.

"Eat, eat chicken." San Wa looked at his eldest brother and then his second eldest brother and jumped in.

Er Wa went over to educate him that the chick had to be raised for laying eggs and could not be eaten.

The family had dinner before five o'clock. The pork dumplings were very fragrant. However, the three brothers were still too young to eat much, so a bowl was leftover.

And it was at that time, Zhou Dong carried today's second load of firewood over. Lin Qing He brought it out to him and said, "Little Dong, take this bowl of dumplings back to eat. Shenzi has something to discuss with you."

Zhou Dong shook his head and said, "Shenzi, if you have a matter, I will do it for you. But you can leave the dumplings for Da Wa and his brothers."

"Brother Zhou Dong, we have all eaten it." Zhou Da Wa spoke unrestrainedly.

It was obvious that Zhou Er Wa didn't want his mother to give away such delicious dumplings, but he remained silent.

"You hear, they have eaten. If you don't accept this bowl of dumplings, Shenzi won't be able to speak." Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Dong hesitated a bit when he heard this. Then he took it and said, "Shenzi, tell me."

"It's like this. Shenzi intends to go to the county town. There are a lot of things to buy this time. At that time, Shenzi can't bring it back by myself. Do you think you can go with Shenzi the day after tomorrow?" explained Lin Qing He.

There was a trailer in Zhou Dong's house, which can transport what she wants. This time may be the last time for her to go to the county town this year. There was no way since it was too far.

Three or four hours. Just going to and back and the day was already over. The most important part was how exhausting it was ah!

"Okay, I will come the day after tomorrow. What time, Shenzi?" Zhou Dong listened and agreed.

There was nothing to do the day after tomorrow because the day after tomorrow was handing over the public ration. He wasn't needed then. The day after that day was the day when the food gets distributed, so it didn't delay anything.

"Five o'clock." Lin Qing He stated.

Departing at five o'clock for the county city, and it'll open at nine o'clock.

Zhou Dong nodded, looked at the bowl of dumplings. He still wanted to return it, Lin Qing He declared: "Take it back to eat, otherwise, I dare not call you."

She also paid the three dimes to Zhou Dong for the evening's bundles of firewood, then let him go back.

Not long after Zhou Dong went back, Zhou Xi returned the washed bowl. She asked Lin Qing He whether she would use her to take care of the brothers the day after tomorrow.

The original owner used to call her, and the little girl was quite reliable. However, Lin Qing He didn't plan to and replied: "No need. The day after tomorrow, I will call their grandma to take care of them."

Zhou Xi returned.

As for Lin Qing He telling Zhou Dong to go to the county town with her, which delay him to find firewood to make money, there was no problem. Because Lin Qing He's bowl of pork dumplings was worth five dimes if eaten in a restaurant in the county city or town. And that needed a food coupon, otherwise, you can't buy it even if you have money.

So they didn't suffer a loss with this bowl of dumplings.

The villagers also saw Zhou Dong take back a bowl of dumplings from there, and curiously asked.

There was no reason to hide and explained that Lin Shenzi need his help for something and gave him this.

And the something, he was asked to accompany her to the county city the day after tomorrow.

As for why Lin Qing He take Zhou Dong to the county city, the people in that village didn't need to ask. They knew that there is a lot of things to buy, and since she couldn't carry it back, she found someone to lift the goods.

But this bowl of pork dumplings was also worth it ah. they smelled its fragrant.

Zhou Dong was not stupid. He went directly home, devoured it with his sister, and had the dish washed to be sent back.

Although there was only one bowl of dumplings, it was enough as there were flour and pork, so the brother and sister did not plan to cook any more tonight.

Soon it was food distribution, people who were short on food supply can get paid in advance first. And it'll be deducted later when the food was being distributed, so every family won't starve for the time being. However, they have to pass the winter afterward, so they can't casually eat.

In particular, for a household like Zhou Dong and Zhou Xi. If they don't tighten their belts to live their lives, there will be sudden shortages all year long.

However, this year Lin Qing He needed much more firewood than last year, which was also a very good income for them. For example, today, the four bundles of firewood, they made six dimes.

The village was only so big, so the news of Lin Qing He calling Zhou Dong to go to the county city soon spread to Mother Zhou's ears.

Mother Zhou was so angry that she was one step away from grasping her chest: "I thought she really wanted to change for better! Still the same old!"

She just went to town today and brought back a basket of supplies and want to go to the county city the day after tomorrow. It was only a few days since she last went to the county city. Is there such a waste of money!

Eldest, Second and Third Sister-in-law all had unsurprised expressions.

Everyone in the village had different opinions, but their key point was relatively uniform. They all criticized how Lin Qing He didn't know how to live a life and was extremely family-ruining. She was simply the number one wealth dissipating woman in their entire production team, who didn't know how to live life!

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No matter what the villagers said, Lin Qing He and her three sons were having sweet dreams.

Early the next morning, Lin Qing He came back after washing clothes and cooked millet porridge.

Now she gave them a bath every three days, but the feet were washed every day.

She fried with salted pork belly for the three brothers. The salted pork belly didn't need any more seasoning. Just cooked like that in oil, it became very fragrant.

With the remaining oil in the pan, she hatched an egg in it for each brother.

Breakfast was that simple, but the three brothers were satisfied.

"Mother, people outside say that you don't know how to live." Zhou Da Wa blurted out as he gobbled the fragrant sunnyside up.

He heard it while playing outside.

Lin Qing He saw Er Wa nod as well, expressing that he had heard it too. She raised her eyebrows: "Do you think Mother doesn't know how to live?"

"No." Zhou Da Wa answered.

"Mother, this is how to live life," Zhou Er Wa replied as well.

"Yummy." The gluttonous San Wa added.

"Let them say what they want to say. Your mother, I, didn't spend their money. My man can make money for me, why can't I spend it? And I still have three sons to raise. Don't I need to nurture you into a white and chubby? If I don't spend money, what am I going to use to take care of you little greedy ones? "Lin Qing He said.

Zhou Da Wa grinned and Zhou Er Wa laugh in embarrassment. As for Zhou San Wa, he already opened wide his mouth waiting for his mother to feed him.

"Quickly eat. After you finish, go with your grandma to sundry the corn. In the afternoon, let your grandma come over to eat at home." Lin Qing He ordered.

"Do Mother need something from Grandma?" Zhou Da Wa asked.

"There is." Lin Qing He replied.

"Alright, then." Zhou Da Wa agreed.

After breakfast, he slipped out to play. Lin Qing He finished feeding San Wa and let him play with Er Wa at the entrance, while she ate herself. After finishing, she tidied up the bowls and chopsticks and then began to clean the room.

Her only dissatisfaction with the original owner was that she was too capable and too realistic. And for the other traits, Lin Qing He still approved.

For example, the original owner would make her home clean and have everything organized. Nothing out of place.

Lin Qing He was satisfied with this point.

After cleaning the house, Lin Qing He began to take out the original owner's clothes and hung them under the sun.

The original owner's clothes were excellent. There were several sets in the closet, all of which are very good condition. No patch at all.

Toward this, the original owner was still not very satisfied.

In Lin Qing He's words, how could last year's clothes match up to this year's her?

So this year the original owner also wanted to make new clothes. As for the three sons, she just made do with whatever.

In fact, the original owner had a lot of clothes, but she took them back to her mother's house to give her sisters-in-law. Basically, she sent back one or two sets.

But even like this, she still had several sets of clothes in her closet. Among them, three sets were summer. The one on her, the one chilling out outside and one set in the closet was for autumn. Three sets of autumn clothes in total. There were two cotton clothes. One set was from two years back and one set was from last year.

This year, she wanted to make another set as the previous year one was to be sent to her family.

As well as the cloths and cotton were specially obtained for her mother's family...

Speaking of this, old Lin family was not losing out for raising this girl.

But now? Sorry, she was here. Let's focus on her sons first, as for the others, she didn't have much ability to take care. What she spent now was still the hard-earned money earned by Zhou Qing Bai.

Since she took all these clothes out to sundry, then it goes without saying she took out her sons' clothes and let them bathe under the sun as well. The three sons ... didn't have many clothes.

One set of autumn clothes was the ones they wore now and another one was the ones that were just washed. And that was it.

There was also a set in the cupboard, which Zhou Da Wa wore last winter. As for Er Wa and San Wa, they had none. The two brothers had basically spent last winter on the kang. It was like this and was still scorned.

However, because of the lack of firewood, it was impossible to heat two Kang. In the end, she could only let them come over to her kang. And because of wetting the kang, they got beaten more than once by the original owner.

It won't happen this year. The brothers each get a new set, but still, need to prepare one or two more warm inner clothes and trousers. Also summer wear. They were broken into unrecognizable bits. She didn't plan to continue to let them wear them, so straight out make new ones.

Moreover, in the black market, a bolt of good-quality cotton cloth was three dimes at the moment. And that was on the premise that no coupons are needed. To her, it seems cheap.

A bolt of fabric was enough to make many sets of clothes.

Lin Qing He planned to go to the black market tomorrow.

After finishing the chores at home, she watched Er Wa and San Wa playing sand at the door a bit. She went back to the house to start the preparation.

Taking the pen and paper from the space, she jotted down what she will buy tomorrow.

Shrimp skin, red dates, coal, coal stove, foot wash basin and basin. And also two more enamels for drinking water. There was one at home at the moment. The two new ones are brought back to drink water, while the old one for brushing teeth.

There was no need to buy a thermos flask. Zhou Qing Bai had brought one back. It was very convenient to use. Because there was only one of them, the original owner was reluctant to give it to her maternal family. Thank god this one left here. Although it wasn't adequate for winter, it was still barely sufficient to use She did not plan to buy one, as this thing was very difficult to buy.

Then there was malted milk powder. She planned to buy a can of malted milk powder for the three brothers to drink. Oh right, and the white rabbit candy.

White rabbit candy was a notoriously good thing in this era. More or less, it was equivalent to a glass of milk.

But the price seemed to be more expensive, but that didn't matter. If she remembered correctly, this time when the villains' father return, he'll bring a large sum of money back. So no need to care too much.

In addition to these, there were mushrooms.

There were no mushrooms in the town's supply and demand cooperative, just half jin of dried edible fungus and dried seaweed. Both she planned to buy more in the county city. In winter, there weren't many foods that can satisfy oil craving.

And if pumpkins can be found, she must buy more.

After a lot of things were written, she double-checked it. When she felt a shortage, she added more and that was about it.

After this shopping trip, she didn't plan to go to the county city anymore this year. It was so far away that she already dreading it by the thought.

There was no way this time. There were so many things to buy back for passing winter. Stop after once!

Lin Qing He finished her mental construction, and it was only about eight o'clock. What should she do next to pass the time?

Visit old Zhou's house? Check out Third Sister-in-law's progress on the clothes?

Forget it. She better not go over and didn't scare other people. (TN: XD) If she didn't perform well, she could ruin the cloth she gave.

Turning her mine over, there was really nothing to do. She grabbed a bowl, added rock sugar in, and pour boiling water into it. And like that, she let this small bowl of sugar water cool.

She took out the sweet potato and began to peel it. Then cut it into strips. Altogether two sweet potatoes were cut up. The sweet potato was still the latest produce.

She placed the sweet potatoes in the large bowl and add flour. Seeing the sugar water was about done, she added a little less than half of it in.

Lin Qing He actually wanted to lament a bit. If she knew early, she won't buy just rock sugar. She should have bought some white sugar. Ah, forget it. Let's take a look at the county city.

The sweet potato was covered in flour and fried in a pan. Lin Qing He wasn't reluctant to use oil, after all, it was rare to make a snack for her three sons.

The fried sweet potato was extremely fragrant, and soon the sweet fragrance spread out and Er Wa and San Wa, who were playing at the entrance soon smelled it.

"Mother, what are you making?" Er Wa swallowed his saliva.

"Pan-fried sweet potato cake. Go find if your big brother is around. If he is, tell him to come back to eat. Never mind if not," Lin Qing He answered.

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