Chapter 61. White-eyed wolf
During this kind of winter day, there was basically nothing to do.
Lin Qing He had already knitted pants for the kids and herself. As for Zhou Qing Bai, there was no need. He said he wasn't used to wearing it, so Lin Qing He didn't knit one for him.
Taking advantage of the good weather, Lin Qing He decided to return to old Lin Family for fault finding and put San Wa under Zhou Qing Bai's care.
She planned for this day for so long.
Once she reached old Lin's House, Lin Qing He bumped into her Second Sister-in-law.
"Yo, younger Guzi is finally willing to come back ah. I thought younger Guzi wasn't going to come back to the maternal family this year!" Second Sister-in-law Lin enigmatically remarked.
"Why won't I come back to my own maternal family? This maternal family is my root. No matter where I go I won't forget it ah!" Lin Qing He cheerfully responded.
"Younger Guzi, why are you coming back to maternal family empty-handed this time?" Second Sister-in-law Lin gave a quick scan and snorted.
"What? So when you return to your maternal family, you carry big and small packages? Believe me, my mother would break your leg if she found out." Lin Qing He unsmilingly smiled.
Second Sister-in-law Lin's face sank. She harrumphed before storming back in.
Lin Qing He won't nurture her bad habits. Mother Lin came out due to voices outside. Eldest Sister-in-law Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin also followed her out.
Shouldn't have called her Third older sister-in-law, as she was younger sister-in-law. (T/N: younger in rank as she was her younger brother's wife)
"No peace once you returned. What are you coming back for?" Mother Lin grumpily muttered.
"Oh, I must say, Mother, are you displeased that I'm empty-handed and no big and small packages at sight? The last time I returned, you didn't have this tone." Lin Qing He straightforwardly pointed out.
No need to suspect. Today, she came here to pick faults, so her speech won't be reserved.
Mother Lin felt she lost face, scolded: "What are you saying? Did I tell you to bring things back? You did it willingly. So why are you resenting me for?"
"Enough. I won't squabble with you over other matters. Zhou Qing Bai has retired from the army, so in the future, we have no income. Our family still has three kids to raise. It's fine if the adult starves but the kids have to eat. Since I brought so much money and things back home, shouldn't my maternal family support me a bit now that the family situation turned bad?" Lin Qing He simply stated.
These words had Mother Lin, Eldest Sister-in-law Lin, and Third Sister-in-law Lin were taken aback.
They weren't shocked by Zhou Qing Bai's retirement, but by Lin Qing He, this daughter/Guzi, actually daring to request this.
Old Lin Family had long received news about Zhou Qing Bai's retirement. They thought Lin Qing He would have already caused a scene but there was no message about her for a while now.
Putting aside this, she actually came back this time to take back the thing she gave her maternal family.
Doesn't she want face the most?
She actually dared to open her mouth on this kind of matter?
"I say, Guzi, you know what kind of situation old Lin Family is in. Our family can't even fill our stomachs. So what can we give you?" Second Sister-in-law Lin stepped out of the room after hearing her words and responded at once.
"Second Sister-in-law is really funny. You clearly knew that Qing Bai retired and you still ask me why I bought nothing back just now. Also, how are you unable to fill your stomach? Old Lin Family is well off, while my family is at the brink of falling apart. Mother, I'm your and father's biological daughter. Now life is getting worse, can't you give me some money?" Lin Qing He pleaded.
"How can you have no money? Guzhang got retirement fund after he retired!" Second Sister-in-law gritted her teeth.
"That's right Guzi. Guzhang retired due to injury, he can still bring money home." Eldest Sister-in-law threw in.
In the past, when things were brought back, she didn't much of a share. Now she wants to take it from the family, she won't agree as it was related to her.
Third Sister-in-law Lin remained silent.
"Money? What money? Do you know what Zhou Qing Bai did? He gave his money to his friend, whose family condition was worse. Do you know how strained our relationship after we argued? He's not willing to take back. And you know what kind of temperament I have. If our family condition really wasn't terrible, I wouldn't come back to ask for money!" Lin Qing He uttered.
"What terrible family condition? You even bought a bike and it's completely new!" Second Brother Lin came out. On him was Zhou Qing Bai's new military coat.
At this glimpse of this, Lin Qing He wished she could whip the original owner. Such a good quality military coat was given to a white-eyed wolf, how blind can she be?
"The bike was bought for me with the last bit of money Zhou Qing Bai had. Why else do you think I stopped fighting with him?" Lin Qing He sneered.
She didn't put any hope on the bicycle being concealed. After all, having a bicycle in the house in these days was comparable to having a modern sports car in the modern house.
She didn't cycle here today, she came on foot!
Everyone came to a realization. No wonder there was no trouble, it turned out that he bought her such a bicycle with the last sum of money at home.
"You have money to buy a bicycle, but no money to raise children?" Mother Lin said with a blackened face.
It was indeed a dark expression. This girl was always ignorant. She had always been picky about this and that. But Mother Lin never expected her to waste money like this.
It was the last sum of money. Instead of saving it, she bought a bicycle. Can this be bought back for dinner?
"Ain't that right. At this time, you're still dead set on keeping face. In this case, why do you come back to maternal family for money? With so many people in the maternal family, don't we still need to live?"
In the past, she sucked up to this Guzi. But now the feng shui turns, her man got demoted and the family's money was spent. From now on, she'll be facing the earth with her back toward the sky. Who was nobler than the other?
"I used to treat old Lin Family so well. Now that my life isn't working out, you are doing this to me?" Lin Qing He stared in disbelief at these relatives and uttered.
"Hurry back and live your life." Second Brother Lin dismissively waved his hand.
"Lin Qing Xi, isn't it time for you to return the military coat to me!" Lin Qing He fixated at him.
"This is what you gave to your second brother. Is there any logic in taking back what you have given?" Second Sister-in-law Lin immediately stepped in.
"I couldn't bear your fanaticism at that time, so gave it to him, Lin Qing Xi. I had intended to give it to my younger brother!" Lin Qing He snorted coldly: "I really didn't see it before. My own maternal family what has this kind of virtue. Alright, I have fallen down. Not only do you not give a lending hand but also spectate with cold eyes? From now on, I don't want this maternal family. Don't ask me to come back for the funeral when you die in the future! "
With this, she angrily stormed away.
It had Mother Lin enraged: "This wretched mouth! She wants to curse me and her father!"
Eldest Sister-in-law Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin act like mute. Third Sister-in-law Lin looked at Second Brother Lin's military coat before turning to go back in.
Father Lin had not come out of the house, but apparently, he heard it all.
As for Eldest Brother Lin and Third Brother Lin, they had gone up the mountain with the intention to see if there were any wild animals to catch.
When Eldest Brother Lin got back and heard that this, he had nothing to say. While Third Brother Lin sighed at the recount.
Guzi: husband's sister aka sister-in-law
Guzhang: husband's sister's husband
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62. Inflexible Stinky Man
"I'm warning you, we can't provoke this sister of yours, better to hide. You can't intervene in her matters, you hear?" Third Sister-in-law Lin immediately commanded.
In the past, her man had carried firewood or whatnot for her, but the military coat still ended up in the second branch's possession and not her man. Third Brother Lin didn't mind about this, while Third Sister-in-law Lin was mad.
"How can I intervene? I have no money." Third Brother Lin expressed.
"Some time ago you went to work as a small worker, that wages should be paid?" Third Sister-in-law brought up.
"The day after tomorrow." Third Brother Lin replied.
Third Sister-in-law Lin counted the days. Once Third Brother Lin gets the money, she'll take it straight away.
"Are you sure there are only two yuans?" Third Sister-in-law eyed him.
"It included lunch. If not, then it won't be two yuans." Third Brother Lin retorted grumpily.
Third Sister-in-law Lin didn't say anything. Third Brother Lin said he wanted to go to the mountains to test his luck. Now he was idle at home, his wife didn't stop him.
Third Brother Lin came to find Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He had already thrown the trip to the old Lin family two days ago to settle the accounts to the back of her mind.
She didn't plan to go back and make a large fuss. That was just a reminder to let old Lin's family know they can't make any demand from her. There was no way now.
When she came back, she tossed this matter to the side and never thought about it.
She didn't anticipate that Third Brother Lin would come over.
Lin Qing He came out and saw him. She blandly spoke: "Why are you here? Did you not hear from your wife? Now my family is poorly off, aren't you afraid of being clutched onto by us, poor relatives by coming here?"
"This was earned by me as a small worker some time ago. Sister, please take it and use it sparingly. Don't be as extravagant as before." Third Brother Lin took two yuans out of his pocket, paying no heeds to her words.
A total of four yuans. He gave his wife two dollars and the rest were here.
Lin Qing He was taken aback from the two yuans given by him. Then she put it away. Looking at him, she remarked, "I haven't dote you before for nothing."
Although the original owner's dote was only verbally, the actual thing was benefitted by the white-eyed wolf, Second Brother Lin.
Third Brother Lin coaxed: "Jiefu is a good man. Sister, you got to harmoniously live with Jiefu. He can support you."
"I know. I will. Come in and drink some ginger soup to warm your body." Lin Qing He said.
"No need. I'm going back now." Third Brother Lin shook his head. He left without entering the house.
When Lin Qing He sent him out, only Er Wa and San Wa were in the house. Da Wa and his father went up the mountain to see if they can chance upon any wild game.
But this time, he didn't catch anything. When the father and son returned, their hands were empty.
Er Wa told his father that Xiaojiu had just come by and stuffed money over to his mother. That's right, he saw it.
Zhou Qing Bai nodded in acknowledgment. That night during bedtime, he waited for the children to fall asleep before he asked Lin Qing He.
Lin Qing He gave a brief recount of old Lin family's reaction, "I never expected that my only younger brother has a conscience."
Zhou Qing Bai felt powerless. What exactly does his wife want to do by doing this? Will she still connect with her maternal family in the future?
"I used to have my head submerged in pig oil. That's why I help out that group of white-eyed wolves. Not happening anymore. It's useless to have such relatives. I am too lazy to bother about them." Lin Qing He declared.
"Don't become angry because of these matters." Zhou Qing Bai coaxed.
"I'm not angry," Lin Qing He turned to him. "What is there to be angry about. I did it intentionally. They're lucky if they didn't get angered by me."
Zhou Qing Bai perceived that his wife wasn't affected by this, otherwise, she wouldn't have said nothing after returning.
"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai put his hand on her waist and lowered his voice.
The underlying invitation was obvious. In the last few days, she slept with him like this. The children had slept on one side, which was his doing after she dozed off. She saw that he didn't do anything and let him be.
And she hadn't solved the problem of reselling pork. At the thought of this, she felt like suffocating from agitation. This inflexible man, don't even think about it.
"If you can't sleep, go to one side to sleep." Lin Qing He harrumphed.
"Oh." Zhou Qing Bai just hugged her, and his sigh sounded out above her head.
"What are you sighing for!" Lin Qing He uttered.
Now they have a good life, he should be content. When the original owner was here, there were no peaceful days. Why was he sighing with her?
"Wife, we are husband and wife." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
There was a hint of grievance in his voice.
He was a grown man holding his wife and can't do anything. If it wasn't torture, then what was? He was a normal man. How can he sit still when a warm jade(soft, delicate woman) was in his embrace. Impossible.
This person in his arms wasn't anyone else, it was his wife, who had three sons with him. Wasn't it normal for him to want to know more about her?
But she refused.
"If we weren't, do you think you could hold me to sleep?" Lin Qing He retorted.
She did have feelings for Zhou Qing Bai and also had husband and wife status. But so what? Can't she be unconventional and not give herself to him?
For each day her pork resale hadn't been settled, he doesn't get to eat meat one more day.
"It's just holding." Zhou Qing Bai said sullenly.
"Do you want to hold your son to sleep?" Lin Qing He responded.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't speak anymore and hugged her even tighter. Lin Qing He ignored him and planned to sleep. Zhou Qing Bai said: "When?"
"What when?" Lin Qing He found it was quite comfortable in his arms. Warm, and extraordinarily muscular. His body smelled good. It was probably the smell of so-called male pheromones.
"When will you agree." Zhou Qing Bai uttered hoarsely.
Can't keep him waiting limitless. He won't be able to stand it, so he had to ask for a deadline. If it keeps on going, it'll be inhumane life.
"I say, why you are pinned on this matter all the time? Can't you think about other things?" Lin Qing He voiced out.
"The pigs at home are nurtured well. In the spring of next year, we'll get some chicks. Next year, I will work to earn points. Our family will be fine." Zhou Qing Bai remarked.
This meant that they don't have to be anxious about their family's future. It will be great.
So if he doesn't focus on bed matter, what does he think about?
Lin Qing He took the opportunity to say: "What can we do with just your work points and these two pigs? Think of something else to make money."
"Do you have an idea?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
Lin Qing He hesitated before blurting out, "I have something to discuss with you." It should be time.
"Speak." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Lin Qing He threw light on the matter of getting meat from Mei Jie while paying her commission and she goes to the black market in the county town for resale. As anticipated, once the plan was out of the bag, it was rejected by Zhou Qing Bai without hesitation.
Lin Qing He flipped over in frustration and ignored the inflexible, stinky man.
Jie Fu: Elder Sister's husband
Xiao Jiu: Mother's younger brother
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"There's still a lot of money at home. Coupons too. Sufficient to use is enough. Don't take the risk." It dawned on Zhou Qing Bai why his wife always seems to be in a dilemma for a while now.
He hadn't known was that she was planning such a matter like fraudulent purchase and resale.
"I didn't say our family's money wasn't enough. Since I'm idle, I might as well. And also I would bring a basket. If someone asked me, I would say I'm going to the city to visit relatives and brought some meat over. It's not a long-term job. Only once every few days. I'm just earning one or two yuans to help out with the family expenses. Is this still not alright?" Since Lin Qing He had brought it out into the open, she didn't plan to tuck it.
"Three thousand yuans is enough to spend," Zhou Qing Bai assured.
That's right, it meant he still wasn't agreeing.
Lin Qing He kicked him angrily and declared, "You sleep more outside. The sight of you makes me annoyed!"
Don't expect her to be virtuous and virtuous. She was such a woman, can't stop acting up. Discontent? Well, bear it!
Zhou Qing Bai didn't move, he still hugged her like that. Frustrated, Lin Qing He pulled on his face, stating: "I have said it already. I can implement this confidently. What's more, you have connections in the city. If something happens to me, you can pull me out. "
Zhou Qing Bai raised an eyebrow. Although he didn't speak, Lin Qing He understood what he meant. How did she know?
"Such a big bicycle like can't be bought without a reservation for a year and a half. Zhou Qing Bai, are you treating me as a fool, or do you think I'm stupid?" Lin Qing He said flatly as she pulled his cheek.
Zhou Qing Bai allowed her to pull but maintained his stance.
Of course, he knows people. Over at the county city, he got an old buddy who had power. The bicycle was also sorted out with his help.
As she said, if something really was to happen, he could indeed get her out in a whole piece.
But still, how could he allow her to do this?
Lin Qing He saw that he still didn't budge despite what she said. Finally, she angrily carried Er Wa over to sleep with him, while she joined Da Wa and San Wa.
The next day, Er Wa woke up and found out that he was sleeping with his father. He was sure he slept with San Wa in his arms last night.
"From now on, you will sleep with your father. Your brother too. Both of you will sleep with him." Lin Qing He harrumphed and brought San Wa over to herself.
Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her. Lin Qing He felt it, turned to him, and then glared back.
Obviously, Zhou Qing Bai wasn't going to compromise so easily on this matter, even if it meant he couldn't eat his wife's juicy meat.
Zhou Qing Bai saw nothing wrong with buying meat for his own family because as it was reasonable.
But if his wife wants to make fraudulent purchases and resale, how can Zhou Qing Bai agree?
As for eating his wife's meat, he'll plan again. Anyway, he will not fall for the beauty trap.
Lin Qing He snorted when she saw through him. Let's see how long you can hold back!
Offending Lin Qing He was obviously a bad idea because Lin Qing He does not punish, she will be more ruthless. What ruthless method?
She started to ask around where to buy mutton. She wanted to buy mutton back to give him a big supplement! (T/N: Rely on its aphrodisiac effect)
During this time, mutton wasn't so easy to procure. Zhou Qing Bai had connections in the county city, so he was able to buy those muttons last time. While for her, it wasn't possible to buy it.
Lin Qing He didn't give up. She went all out when cooking for Zhou Qing Bai at home. In addition to the oil residue, egg, and cabbage buns, there were trotters stewed with peanuts, braised pork accompanied by rice, and various soups. She also dressed herself beautifully and fragrantly.
Even San Wa couldn't help but hug her to express that mother was sweet-smelling!
Da Wa and Er Wa bobbed their head in agreement, their mother was really fragrant.
The fragrance on Lin Qing He's body was indeed fragrant, but it was a faint fragrance. Not overpowering. It was a refreshing kind.
The children could sense it, so how could Zhou Qing Bai not smell it. He knew that his wife was deliberately seducing him and purposely gave him delicacies so that he would yearn for her at night. On the surface, he was able to withstand and not express anything at all.
If she hadn't seen him fumbled up late at night and changed his underwear, she would have thought that her charm had dropped.
Lin Qing He almost laughed out loud when she saw him get up to change his underwear. Somehow, she refrained and continued to pretend to be asleep. Then she felt his movement.
He immediately placed Er Wa who slept like a pig to the inside. Afterward, he came to share the quilt with her and hugged her to continue sleeping.
Because he was just sleeping and did nothing else, Lin Qing He pretended to not know.
The next day, before anything can be said, she heard that Third Sister-in-law gave birth.
"That fast?"Surprised, Lin Qing He blurted.
It was only one night.
"It was quite fast." Mother Zhou, who came to report joyous news, grinned. This time Third Sister-in-law gave birth to a son. The whole family was thrilled.
"Is the trotters I bought last time still frozen?" Lin Qing He mentioned.
"It's still frozen," Zhou Mother nodded.
They had their customs here. There was no rule that the mother can't have visitors after giving birth. Currently, the air was cold and the ground was freezing, Lin Qing He felt it wasn't suitable to go over and disturb. So she gave Mother Zhou a jin of brown sugar and stated: "Mother, bring this over to Third Sister-in-law. "
Mother Zhou persuaded her to keep it: "There's still some at home. Third Sister-in-law hadn't consumed much of what you gave last time. Keep it, there's enough."
"I don't have anything else to give. Mother, take it." Lin Qing He handed it to her.
Mother Zhou stopped refusing then.
Once the first three days passed, Lin Qing He went over.
She chatted with Third Sister-in-law. This time, Third Sister-in-law's milk was more adequate. What's more, she gave birth to a son. Fourth Sister-in-law gifted brown sugar again, which displayed enough well-wishing.
"Look, aren't I right? Dong Dong's skin will definitely be better when he grows up. It's beneficial to eat more apples." Lin Qing He peeked at the sleeping child and pointed out.
"It is whiter than his sister at that time." Third Sister-in-law grinned.
Now this one had a son, everything looked merry.
Having a son, she'll be able to stand straight in the future and never feel shorter than others.
It was like this in rural areas. Ten daughters can't be compared to one son, even though daughters were often more sensible and obedient than their sons.
But it was still that phrase, giving birth to a son means continuing the surname.
Lin Qing He conversed with her for a while before she wanted to go home.
However, when she came out, she bumped into Second Sister-in-law. Second Sister-in-law laughed: "Fourth Sister-in-law if you have a way, you have to get good stuff to nourish your Third Sister-in-law."
Eldest Sister-in-law was cooking congee in the kitchen. She frowned when she heard this. Why was Second's wife always looking for trouble?
"I have. I gave Third Sister-in-law another jin of brown sugar. What did you give?" Lin Qing He stared at her.
"It's not like you don't know my family's condition. What can I possibly give? Brown sugar is not enough for breastmilk. If there are good meats to eat, it'll be wonderful." Second Sister-in-law smirked.
Don't you have money? Then let have you bleed a good bit out.
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"Speaking of meat, it's almost time to divide the meat. Must say, Dong Dong is blessed, to be able to make it in time." Eldest Sister-in-law came out of the kitchen with egg congee at this time and interjected with a smile.
"That's true." Lin Qing He chuckled.
"Previously when Da Wa saw his Third Aunt, he asked when will younger brother come out to play with him. The child's eyes are quite discerning. Once his gaze landed on his Third Aunt's belly, he knew that it was a younger brother." Eldest Sister-in-law mentioned.
"For the past two days, he has always pestered to come to see younger brother. I said 'you monkeys don't bump around and carry in the coldness' and stopped them from coming over. Wait until later, I'll let them head over to see their younger brother." Lin Qing He said. Glimpsing at the egg congee, she ushered: "Eldest Sister-in-law, bring it in. I'll go back first."
"Alright." Eldest Sister-in-law responded.
Lin Qing He returned. Eldest Sister-in-law ignored Second Sister-in-law and carried in the congee to Third Sister-in-law.
"Seeking trouble again?" Third Sister-in-law asked in a low voice.
"Ain't that right. Fourth's wife didn't do anything. She had to stir things up every day. What is she planning." Eldest Sister-in-law whispered.
"Her heart holds animosity," Third Sister-in-law uttered in scorn.
As for why she had animosity, Eldest Sister-in-law also knew. She didn't witness Fourth's wife's downfall, so she felt uncomfortable.
Really, they were one family. If Fourth's wife lived terribly, then they have to reach out, no?
Who was the one who suffers this?
Now Fourth's wife changed. She was doing well and can take care of this side a bit. Although they don't get anything, the children can still get a bite from time to time.
For example, the previous Laba congee was very delicious. Her son, Zhou Yang munched it very happily.
So why does she wish for Fourth's wife to be worse off? Eldest Sister-in-law didn't understand.
Same with Third Sister-in-law.
The two sisters-in-law spoke no more.
The team was distributing meat on December 20th.
When Zhou Qing Bai came forward, it goes without saying that they were able to buy good meat. He had already returned and would be working next year, so the team did not say anything about him coming to buy meat.
Zhou Qing Bai bought lean meat as well as ribs and big bones. As for current popular and well recognized as the best- fatty meat, he didn't fight with anyone for it. After all, he still had no work points. The others, who worked through the year, longed for this.
His family had no shortage. At the moment, there were two cans of white lard in the house. So he doesn't need to buy those.
Five jins for lean meat. Two jins for pork belly. A little more ribs. Same for the big bones.
After all, it had to last from now until after the New Year.
These things cost a good bit of money. Zhou Qing Bai took home without blinking his eyes. Da Wa and Er Wa was tagging along behind him. San Wa? He was watched by Lin Qing He and not coming out in this freezing to death weather. Why go out?
Da Wa and Er Wa won't stop pestering, so she let them go out.
"Mother said that she'll deep-fry pork ribs for us for New Year. It'll be very fragrant!" Da Wa was ecstatically following behind.
Er Wa was also delighted. His eyes were bright and shiny.
After the brothers experienced this winter's nurturing, it can be said that their body was healthier. They didn't catch a cold and became chubbier.
Zhou Qing Bai brought the meat back and announced to Lin Qing He, "We're going to the old Zhou's house for New Year."
"Okay. At that time, I'll fry a pot of spare ribs." Lin Qing He had no objection.
She hadn't gone over in the past years. But wasn't that because he might not be at home during the New Year? Since he was here this year, then they'll go to old Zhou's house.
"You have minced these meats. I will make some meatballs for them." Lin Qing He began ordering Zhou Qing Bai to work.
She cut out one jin of the five jins lean meat. Then she divided the two jins of pork belly in half. The remaining four jins of lean meat and one jin of pork belly were all minced.
Just lean meat wasn't adequate to make meatballs. Adding some pork belly's white meat in, it will taste better and more fragrant.
Salt, chopped scallion, minced ginger, eggs, flour, and starch. Although the ingredients were simple, the meatballs will obviously come out very fragrant and delicious.
One jin of 16g meatball was almost thirty meatballs. The mixture of lean pork and the pork belly was a total of five jins, which turned into a large pot of pork meatballs.
Lin Qing He found the taste was okay, while Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa were amazed. They felt the meatballs made by their parents were the most delicious thing in the world.
"We need to keep it for the New Year. Sparingly eat them now." Lin Qing He stated.
After giving them two each, it was over. Initially, she planned to give one, but when they bargained, the amount increases by one.
Even like this, the three brothers still wanted to negotiate with their mother for more.
Zhou Qing Bai felt that his wife was so creative. The meatballs were delicious as well but he had lower requirements in the eating department. He'll comply with whatever arrangement she made. As for other stuff, he doesn't have much to say.
Did he think he could eat Lin Qing He's meat like this? Obviously not.
Banning her from doing her business? Then he can stay single.
That day, when Zhou Qing Bai returned from the county city, he brought her stamps back. Lin Qing He planned to collect them, but she never had time to buy them.
Before Zhou Qing Bai headed out, she brought it up. On his way back, buy all the stamps for her and it had to be one of each.
"Mother, why did you buy these?" Zhou Da Wa asked in puzzlement, holding a stamp.
"It can't be eaten too." Er Wa swept a glance and sighed.
It was clearly saying that his mother wasted her money. He couldn't help but glance at his father. As the father, he actually didn't control Mother. How much better it would have been if the money was left to buy edible?
"Scoot to one side." Lin Qing He picked up all the stamps and harrumphed.
"Mother, I want to play." San Wa uttered with his gaze on the stamps in her hand.
"Mother wants to keep it to play by myself." Lin Qing He grinned from ear to ear. Then she glared at the future good-for-nothing counselor, Er Wa: "Er Wa, what did you mean just? Your mother, me, waited upon you, father and sons, every day. I can't use the money to buy something I like, is it? "
"Mother, you can buy whatever you want. Ask my father to give you money." Er Wa immediately hugged her and declared.
Only then Lin Qing He snorted, expressing a little satisfaction.
Speaking of this, Zhou Qing Bai was the kind to spoil his wife. Without limit. With so many stamps, it must have cost a lot of money. He bought it without blinking his eyes.
As Lin Qing He said, she served the father and sons every day. Three full meals a day and boil water for a foot bath in the evening, which was a must every night. Why can't she be wayward?
Still not giving, was it?
Zhou Qing Bai watched his lively wife. He found that he got to know her only after he returned. He had to say he liked this kind of wife very much. He was happy for her to stay like this and would continue to live with him.
Lin Qing He accepted the other's boon, so her tone toward him was a little better. She chirped, "What do you want for dinner?"
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"You can do as you like." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
Lin Qing He made a simple meal. Steamed mantou and then cooked a bone seaweed soup. Needless to say, she gave the three brothers a meatball each.
And that was it for dinner. Simple, but filling.
If her family's food was second place, no one in the village dared to claim they are first.
Zhou's younger Guzi, Zhou Xiao Mei, came back on the 25th in a pair of white plastic-soled cloth shoes.
Instead of heading straight home, she came to Lin Qing He's place first.
Even though she was working in the food factory in the county city, she still heard about her fourth brother's retirement.
She had long wanted to return, but there was no way as they were approaching the end of the year and the factory was too busy for her to get out.
So she restrained herself until now when she got her holiday.
"Younger Guzi is back! Hey, these shoes are awesome." When Lin Qing He saw her, her eyes were attracted by the shoes at her feet, exclaimed.
"I asked a relative of my colleague to bring it from Hai City." Zhou Xiao Mei said and then stuffed a handful of milk candy to Da Wa and his brothers to get rid of them. She pulled Lin Qing He into the room.
"What's up?" Lin Qing He looked at her.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, my fourth brother has retired just like that? You didn't make a scene?" Zhou Xiao Mei whispered.
"He already backed down. What use is there for me to make trouble?" Lin Qing He laughed.
That's the original owner's bestie for sure. She really understood the original owner.
Zhou Xiao Mei halted for a moment. She looked at her fourth sister-in-law suspiciously and observed how her fourth sister-in-law's skin was really great. She couldn't help saying: "Fourth Sister-in-law, what kind of skincare products do you use? Your skin is all white and translucent."
The topic deviated in one go.
"There is no skin care product. Just the usual vanishing cream." Lin Qing He said.
There weren't many skin care products in her space, she will never share those with others.
"Vanishing cream is quite good, but how can it have this excellent effect? Your skin's quality is much higher than before. Don't hide it from me and not tell me." Zhou Xiao Mei persisted. And in a quieter voice, she continued: "This time I brought a lot of good things back for Fourth Sister-in-law. Enough for you to take to your maternal home to show off. "
"What goodies did you bring? Let me see." Lin Qing He focused on her bag.
"Tell me how you maintain your skin first. In this winter, you can still make yourself so white and rosy and have a scent on you. What did you use?" Zhou Xiao Mei stood firm.
"You show first, otherwise I won't say it." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Xiao Mei reluctantly took it out first. This time she brought back a lot of food-related stacks; cooking oil coupons, subsidiary coupons for buying dates, canned food, fungus and other non-staple food, as well as food coupons. Cloth coupons and cotton coupons too!
"I exchanged for these cloth coupons and cotton coupons with other people. I know you want it so I especially got it for you." Zhou Xiao Mei said with pride.
"These coupons are certainly useful. Have you left some for Mother?" Lin Qing He asked.
The reason why the original owner would support Zhou Xiao Mei to go to the food factory and not hesitate to pay to buy gifts for her to go through the back door, was so she can obtain Zhou Xiao Mei's help in getting coupons.
Otherwise, why would the original owner give up her money in vain? Not possible.
"I have set aside a little bit." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded: "Can you say it now?"
"I won't take your things for free. This is what your sister-in-law, I, bought from the black market before. It spent a lot of your Sister-in-law's money. I heard that it came from the capital city. It's the only piece left. For you." Lin Qing He went to the cabinet and passed a piece of soap to Zhou Xiao Mei.
Zhou Xiao Mei's eyes were nearly popped out at the sight of this soap. This fragrance wasn't a typical one. It was also pretty.
"Don't you take it out to show off. I only have this piece to give to you. I heard that it was smuggled over to our side. If something happens when you show it around like losing your job or something, please don't come to me." Lin Qing He warned.
"This kind of good stuff, I'll hide it for my own usage!" Zhou Xiao Mei vowed immediately.
It'll be apparent just by washing herself with it and become fragrant. No need to take it out to make people jealous. If they wanted it and she can't give it, won't she gain grudges?
Zhou Xiao Mei, who had gone to the factory and gained a little IQ, thought of this.
Lin Qing He's conscience was at ease by exchanging these coupons with soap. After all, she didn't take a freebie from her. Additionally, she added: "You're not allowed to say bad things about your fourth brother in the future. I have decided to peacefully live with him."
Zhou Xiao Mei's lip pouted: "Who said anything? Didn't you say it before? I was just sympathizing with you."
"What is there sympathize? Your fourth brother treats me well." Lin Qing He glanced at her.
Zhou Xiao Mei said: "You still haven't said how you maintained yourself so well."
"You really want to know?" Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.
Zhou Xiao Mei nodded at once. Her fourth sister-in-law's appearance was more eye-catching than the popular lady in the city. It was really siren-like.
She also wants to be a siren!
Lin Qing He closed in and whispered: "If you want good skin, then you should also find a man to moisturize you."
With these words, Zhou Xiao Mei's face flamed up: "I'm going to die, I'm going to die!"
Then she picked up her bag and hurried away. Lin Qing He laughed: "Remember. Keep your eyes wide open. At that time, find Fourth Sister-in-law to check him out for you."
Zhou Xiao Mei left like she was fleeing.
Zhou Qing Bai just happened to return at that moment. Zhou Xiao Mei stomped her feet and cried, "Fourth brother, you need to control your wife!" It's embarrassing to death.
With this, she ran off.
Zhou Qing Bai was baffled. When he entered the room, he saw his wife had a faint smirk. She seemed to be in a good mood.
"Father, do you want to eat candy? Younger Gu gave it." Da Wa said. (T/N: Guzi= husband's sister Gu=father's sister)
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Qing He reached out: "Hurry up and act conscientiously."
Just now Zhou Xiao Mei's handful of white rabbit candy was a lot. Eating too many will cause tooth decay.
"Mother, this is what our younger Gu gave us!" Da Wa knew what she meant, immediately pointed out.
"Younger Gu gave it!" Er Wa nodded.
San Wa had one in his mouth. Although this boy was very young, he wasn't foolish when it comes to eating sweets. He ate one in his mouth and had one more peeled in his hand, ready to stuff in his mouth.
It was cut off by Lin Qing He and then placed into Zhou Qing Bai's mouth.
Zhou Qing Bai: "..."
Lin Qing He turned to the kids and asserted: "Each of you handed over two. The rest can be given to you."
Although they weren't willing, Da Wa surrendered two. While Er Wa uttered: "Eldest Brother got the most. I only have three!"
"Three." San Wa bobbed his head.
"Then you two surrender one each." Lin Qing He said.
Da Wa's eyes bulged from anger, but it was useless. Lin Qing He confiscated four of them.
Er Wa stood up for his little brother: "Little brother has the one in his mouth, and Father just ate one of his."
"I will give your little brother's share tomorrow. For now, I'll keep it for him." Lin Qing He said casually.
She wasn't against the brothers eating a few white rabbit candy. But they can't have too much.
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Now there was a heavy New Year feel in the air. Every family was blooming with merriment. The children were also overjoyed.
Lin Qing He didn't restrain Da Wa and Er Wa and let them go out to play. But they had to bundle up before going out.
She didn't stop them from playing with firecrackers, but she had forbidden them from destroying other's belonging.
She got Fei Ying to follow and watch the brothers. As for Sanwa, forget it. The little thing was only so big, he'll stay with her at home.
Zhou Xiao Mei was a frequent visitor to their home. She came over every day and also had her meal here.
Naturally, Lin Qing He wanted to exploit her. She had her pay the food expenses, or go back to old Zhou's house to eat.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, for some reason during this return, I feel that you have changed a lot?" Zhou Xiao Mei honestly paid two yuan for food and remarked.
Lin Qing He chuckled: "Where have I changed?"
She received the money unreservedly. It must be accepted. Zhou Xiao Mei's appetite was pretty big and workers have a fixed income. Her family had two pigs in the backyard and Zhou Qing Bai, the only labor force. She won't act politely with Zhou Xiao Mei.
"In the past, you wouldn't revolve around men and children like this." Zhou Xiao Mei pointed out.
Now, look at her fourth sister-in-law and what she does all day. Managing the three meals a day and have no time to go out. Nothing like this before. Simply become a different person from before, no?
"You probably don't know what I experienced during this time." Lin Qing He sighed and uttered.
"What?" Zhou Xiao Mei immediately perked up with interest.
"I broke it off with my maternal family. I don't plan to go back this New Year." Lin Qing He said.
"What happened?" Zhou Xiao Mei was taken aback.
"Do you know how white-eyed wolves they are? Your fourth brother and I can't survive anymore, so I went back and borrow some money first. But do you know what they say?" Lin Qinghe scornfully smiled.
Without adding oil and vinegar, she recounted what happened. Zhou Xiao Mei reached her limit and lashed out angrily: "Fourth Sister-in-law, you used to treat them so well. If you get any good things, you always remember them. And this is how they reward you?"
"That's why I realized it. Except for my man and sons, all my brothers and sisters can scoot aside for me. All of them are powered by realism. Of course, it's just my old Lin family. I feel old Zhou family is quite alright, they are quite united." Lin Qing He expressed.
Zhou Xiao Mei nodded in agreement: "Except for the Second Sister-in-law's competitiveness, Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law are pretty nice."
At least not as heartless and ruthless as her fourth sister-in-law's maternal family's sister-in-law.
"So, I'm not going back to my maternal family anymore. What else can I do? Naturally, it's to live my life better, then I will let old Lin's family regret it. They better not think about benefitting a single bit from me from now on. As for the past, I'll treat it as feeding it to the dogs, "Lin Qing He snorted.
"There no point in having this kind of maternal family." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.
"Have a match yet at the factory?" Lin Qing He asked.
"No." Zhou Xiao Mei immediately said.
The reaction was too fast and too exaggerated. Lin Qing He narrowed her eyes as stared at Zhou Xiao Mei, declaring: "Still not telling the truth? How big? How tall? How many people in his family? At what ages? What does he do?"
Zhou Xiao Mei's mouth twitched: "Fourth Sister-in-law, are you doing an investigation?"
"He wants to pursue my younger Guzi, of course, I have to ask clearly. You know what my temper is like. It's because I treat you as my biological sister that I care, otherwise, I will ignore you." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.
Zhou Xiao Mei's face flushed with shyness: "He is a worker too. Works in a shoe factory. Twenty-four years old."
Not bad. Lin Qing He continued to interrogate: "The other questions."
"Quite tall. Shorter than Fourth Brother, and almost the same as Third Brother." Zhou Xiao Mei's cheeks were completely red.
Similar to Third Brother, then it should be about one meter seventy-five. Not short.
According to Lin Qing He's thoughts, in old Zhou family, Zhou Qing was the tallest and he was about one meter eighty-five. Next was Third Brother. Then followed by Eldest Brother and Second Brother, who were slightly shorter but not too much.
"And." Lin Qing He uttered.
"He's the eldest of the family. His parents are alive. His father is also a worker, while his mother isn't. He got two younger brothers and two younger sisters." Zhou Xiao Mei continued.
Lin Qing He frowned.
Zhou Xiao Mei stared at her, "Fourth Sister-in-law, what's wrong?"
"Do you think such conditions are good?" Lin Qing He watched her.
"It's still alright?" Zhou Xiao Mei paused for a moment and looked at her questioningly.
"Then did he tell you that if you guys get married, how will his salary be handled?" Lin Qing He smiled.
At once, Zhou Xiao Mei declared: "Once married, of course it'll be me my care."
Lin Qing He chuckled: "Is this what he told you, or what you assumed? And how spacious is his home and where will you live after marriage?"
"He didn't say. We should be living in his home after marriage. His home isn't very spacious." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.
"You been there already?" Lin Qing He uttered in surprise.
"Just ... took the opportunity to visit while his father and mother weren't at home." Zhou Xiao Mei's face reddened.
"It's okay to go and see. But how was it not spacious?" Lin Qing He kept firing away.
"I don't like his home. Once marry over, there will be a lot of inconveniences." Zhou Xiao Mei answered this question like this.
"Do you want me to analyze and break it down it for you?" Lin Qing He directed at her.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, say it." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded, and she was in a dilemma.
"Then Fourth Sister-in-law will tell you honestly." Lin Qing He looked at her and announced: "I think this man is not for you."
Zhou Xiaomei pursed her lips and uttered, "In fact, he's a very good man."
"It's great that he's a good person, or you won't like him. But Fourth Sister-in-law has to tell you that your like won't feed you. Think about it. If you were to marry him, then you can only live in his home. You work in the city, so you don't need me to explain how tight the housing conditions in the city are, right?" Lin Qing He clarified.
Zhou Xiao Mei didn't speak.
Lin Qing He continued: "Even you said it's small, then his home must be really small. And there are siblings below him. Number one, it is inconvenient for the whole family to be crowded together. Number two is the problem with you two's salary. In his family, only he and his dad work, and the rest are dependent on them. Do you think that after you marry over, your partner can still give you his salary? If your partner doesn't give you his salary, you'll definitely be dissatisfied. Inevitably, fights happen at that time. How long can your love endure this before it withers away?"
Zhou Xiao Mei was going to speak. Lin Qing He signaled her to listen to her first: "Or maybe you are willing to let him give his salary to his family. Do you think it's over like this? In addition to his salary, there is also your own salary. When the time comes, your salary may not be able to keep it. "
"How can I not keep my own salary!" Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't help it but utter.
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Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow and said, "If your mother-in-law is unwell, don't you have to dish out money?"
Zhou Xiao Mei froze for a moment.
"From the start, you count as increasing your status by marrying into the city. At least in the eyes of them, city folks, it is marrying above your station. Since you get a social status increase, then you have to be deeply grateful, serve your parents-in-law properly, and treat your husband's siblings nicely. If not, you are mannerless and insensible. Younger Guzi, do you understand what I mean?" Lin Qing He spelled out.
Zhou Xiaomei gritted her teeth, bit out, "They dare!"
"Silly." Lin Qing He said solemnly: "At that time, you already married over. Can you even reason against it? There is divorce now, but can you afford the consequence of divorce?"
Zhou Xiao Mei declared: "Then I will break it off with him as soon as possible once I go back!"
"Think about it when you go back. You got to observe more on your own. I'm just analyzing it for you. It's up to you, whether it's staying or giving up. But in my opinion, Younger Guzi, you deserve better." Lin Qing He said.
"With my background, how can I find better." Zhou Xiao Mei lamented at once.
"What's wrong with your background? Poor peasant, the best status nowadays. Who would dare to touch you when you go out?" Lin Qing He grinned and said: "You got the looks. You got a career. Currently, you're at the peak youth. Why should you wrong yourself by choosing such a family? "
Zhou Xiao Mei was comforted by her, and her spirit was restored a lot.
"Tell me about how the boy chased you." Lin Qing He poured a cup of warm water to drink. She was a little thirsty from talking so much.
"He gifted me a hairpin." Zhou Xiao Mei admitted.
"Then what?" Lin Qing He nodded and motioned her to continue.
Zhou Xiao Mei looked at her and stated, "No more."
Lin Qing He stared at her: "That's your courtship. He just gave you a hairpin? Then you matched with him?"
Her tone was clearly shocked.
Zhou Xiao Mei's face remained calm as she found nothing strange: "Gift me a hairpin and that's it."
"My God." Lin Qing He couldn't believe it.
Initially, Zhou Xiao Mei didn't think there was anything but seeing her fourth sister-in-law being so surprised, it dawned on her. She exclaimed, "He hasn't taken me to the movies!"
Lin Qing He snorted: "Gifting you a dime worth of hairpin during courtship and then planned to marry a youthful girl with such a high salary like you to be a slave away in serving him and his whole family. What a good scheme he has."
Then she continued: "You don't need to think about it. You can basically kick him away. Why keep for the New Year?"
Although this era was poor, it was pure and simple. Outrageously simple!
Both were workers, gifting a hairpin was enough during courtship? What a joke! Like this, he wants to marry a wife. Will she be able live a good life when entered the house?
"At that time, Fourth Sister-in-law, you married your eldest brother, it seems to start with a blind date." Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned.
"How can you compare it with me? I live in this house now. Will you when you marry over?" Lin Qing He said: "You have to live with his family. At that time, it'll noisy every day. Enough, I'm not talking with you anymore. If you want to marry you, then marry. Don't blame me for not reminding you then. What I said today has done justice to our relationship of many years. The future is your own, you decide."
Before departing, Zhou Xiao Mei reminded: "Don't tell Mother about this."
"Why would I talk about this? Quickly go back. Seeing your useless appearance makes me heart suffocate." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't help saying: "How could you be like this, Fourth Sister-in-law ah!"
"Be like what?" Lin Qing He snorted, "If you live well, you really have to keep up with me. I'm not boasting with you. In this family, I say one, no one dares to say two. If you want to be well, you have to learn a little bit. For example, the guy you are dating. If it's me. who knows which corner I already kicked him to. With a hairpin, he wants to marry. Is he treating you like a cabbage! "
Zhou Xiao Mei knew that her fourth sister-in-law had her best in mind. But they were all on vacation now. Wait until she goes back to work, she'll explain to him.
After being reminded by her fourth sister-in-law like this, she also felt quite disinterested.
Lin Qing He still couldn't hold back and mumbled this to Zhou Qing Bai: "Really, I haven't seen such a thing. One hairpin and he wants to marry a person back to serve a family. Is his hairpin made of gold?"
Zhou Qing Bai didn't care much about these things, but it was obvious that his wife treated Xiao Mei well. Otherwise, would she check it out for her?
"In the end, it's that man who thinks he's superior for being city folk, or else would he dare to do this to Xiao Mei? City folk, it only sounds good. Everyone is crowded in a room and when one farts, it stinks up the whole house. What is there to be proud of? "Lin Qing He continued to mock.
"Certainly isn't as spacious as the countryside." Zhou Qing Bai echoed.
In fact, the situation in the countryside was similar. It wasn't easy to build another house. One had to accumulate half a lifetime money before one can make a new one.
However, this does not affect his bottom line and followed along with his wife's complaints.
"Not only is the accommodation bad, but you also can't eat like us. They need coupons for everything. The black market is very expensive. It's not as good as our countryside." Lin Qing He continued.
Only after she grumbled with Zhou Qing Bai did she feel it was enough. At this time, the dumplings were almost finished folding up.
"Not going back this year?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.
"Not going. I won't go back in the future. Except for my third brother, I have broken relations with all of them." Lin Qing He maintained relentlessly.
From the start, she wasn't the original owner. Seeing how the old Lin family were, she won't b masochist and stay connected with them. They can all scram far away from her.
Zhou Qing Bai knew her temperament. Maybe it was just joking and it'll be fine once her anger died down after a while.
But apparently, it wasn't a matter of Lin Qing He's anger dissipating or not. She just doesn't want to have any ties with the white-eyed wolves of the old Lin family. So she won't go visit them herself.
As for what other people will say, it doesn't matter. Since Zhou Qing Bai was at home. No evil wind will blow-by. As a woman, why can't she be a bit selfish?
On New Year's Eve, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai brought Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa over to the old Zhou family during dinner to join their table.
They didn't come over to make dinner, so Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to carry two solid dishes. One was pork meatballs and the other was tiger skin eggs.
Both were very delicious. These two solid dishes added a lot of color to old Zhou's New Year's Eve dinner.
The eyes of adults can't help but float up, let alone the children.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, you made these? When did your cooking get so good?" During dinner, Zhou Xiao Mei ate the meatballs and was full of praises.
"I didn't make it by yourself. Your fourth brother also helped." Lin Qing He said and then turned to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou: "Father, Mother, try them. It tastes pretty good."
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou responded okay. Seeing that this family was reunited now, the two elder was clearly in a good mood. Especially now that Lin Qing He, the 'most ignorant' daughter-in-law had a record of changing for better.
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Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa were all very well nurtured. Zhou Qing Bai, the youngest son, had also returned home. So they were overjoyed to have this dinner party this evening.
Even Second Sister-in-law didn't act out and attract disdain at this time.
The truth was she didn't have time to. It was so rare to have such a delicious meal. She couldn't wait to eat more, so why would she pick on people?
After eating the New Year's Eve dinner, conversing as they wait for the countdown was left.
However, Lin Qing He didn't want to stay for this tradition. She chatted for a while before she took her kids back home around nine o'clock to sleep.
As for the countdown, there was Zhou Qing Bai. He was enough.
Mother Zhou pulled her youngest son into the room to speak, mainly to ask Lin Qing He's current thoughts.
"Don't worry, Mother. my wife is very good." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Mother Zhou advised: "Mother knows that your wife has proved to change for better. But you should still pay attention. She still has a thorn in her heart from your retirement. If there's a problem, yield to her. "
Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
It was not easy for his wife to manage the whole family's food and clothing, so he will naturally go along with her.
Mother Zhou didn't want her younger son to lower himself in front of another's daughter, but it couldn't help it. Now he had grown up and had his own family. How could she not know that the household won't be at peace if the female head of the family doesn't perform properly?
The power of women had that much effect. It was undoubtedly the truth.
Therefore, Mother Zhou would rather have her son compromise. At least for now, Fourth's wife did not make trouble because of his retirement, right?
This is great. In the beginning, she was worried to death because she was afraid of the endless troubles from Fourth's wife.
The current attitude was still good.
After the countdown, Zhou Qing Bai went back.
Zhou Xiao Mei spoke with her mother: "Mother, what did you call Fourth brother in for?"
"Nothing much." Mother Zhou didn't want to elaborate too much toward this daughter, otherwise, she could go to her fourth sister-in-law and pass it on.
"I know even without you saying. Must be telling him to have a good relationship with Fourth Sister-in-law?" Zhou Xiao Mei said.
Mother Zhou shot a glance at her: "Aren't you clever(monkey spirit)?"
"I'm being clever. I'm telling the truth. Mother, you should really have a good talk with Fourth Brother. A guy like him, to be able to marry my fourth sister-in-law, it can only be said that he has good fortune. He must cherish it" Zhou Xiao Mei stated.
Mother Zhou was displeased: "Which part of your fourth brother is bad?"
"Fourth Brother isn't bad. But to match my fourth sister-in-law, he's slightly not good enough. I know Mother knows that well without me saying. That body full of style and knowledge, even the girls who grew up in the city can't compare to her." Zhou Xiao Mei sang.
Mother Zhou said: "Can it be eaten?"
"Ma'am, you're so vulgar. I'm discussing something serious with you and you veer off." Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Mother, did you notice? Fourth Sister-in-law is now more beautiful than before."
Mother Zhou glanced at her and said nothing.
How could she not see? There were no words for this youngest daughter-in-law's appearance. The female educated urban youth were pretty, but still, they can't be compared with Fourth's wife.
In contrast to the past, the current Fourth's wife was more comprehensible, whether it was her speech or actions. For example, when the whole family came over for dinner, she brought two solid dishes. Even Second's wife, who was prepared to criticize, became mute. She can be considered as being generous and decent.
No matter what, her son was worthy of her. How could it be incompatible like her daughter said?
"I didn't say it's a bad match. I just wanted to say that you have to make Fourth Brother coax her well. This time I came back, I notice Fourth Sister-in-law's affection for the kids. With her personality, if she's not happy, she might really cleanly separate from Fourth Brother. Don't say it's not possible. You're clear on how well I understand Fourth Sister-in-law."Zhou Xiao Mei stated.
Mother Zhou wanted to pinch her and scolded: "It's New Year, speak less of those unlucky words. I think she is fine now."
"It is fine ah. Then don't let her suffer a grievance. Otherwise, it's possible for her to break away from her in-law family since she already disowned her maternal family. With Fourth Sister-in-law's looks, it's possible for her to marry into the city. She is so powerful, she can definitely have a firm footing. Speaking about it, Fourth Brother benefitted at the beginning because she had a beautiful dream. Now that her dream is broken, it is really rare for her to not make a scene." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.
After hearing the news of her fourth brother's retirement in the food factory, she had expected that her fourth sister-in-law would not give up easily.
"Okay, quickly go to bed." Mother Zhou uttered impatiently.
Mother Zhou brought it up to Father Zhou when she came back. Father Zhou said: "Don't worry about that much. No need to govern that side. I think Qing Bai and his wife have a good relationship."
The most important thing was that Fourth's wife was now devoted to Da Wa and his brothers. Looking at the three grandchildren, Father Zhou was delighted at the sight.
Have to say, the father and mother was an important factor. When the parents are good looking, the children below can't be too bad.
"When I saw Da Wa and his brothers today, and I feel that the children in the city are like this." Father Zhou merrily remarked.
Mother Zhou did not say anything about this point. When talking about the third generation of descendants, first, second, and third branches cannot be compared with fourth's.
Not just old Zhou's family., even in other families in the village, there was no one that could beat them.
This was really thanks to having beautiful parents.
While Old Zhou's house spoke, at Lin Qing He's little family.
After Zhou Qing Bai returned to the house, he saw that the mother and sons were sleeping soundly. He took off his clothes and got on the kang.
Probably after getting to used to it for a while, Lin Qing He no longer resisted his embrace. Sensing his presence, she automatically approached, hugged his waist, and found a comfortable position in his arms to continue to sleep.
In the dark, Zhou Qing Bai's stiff face alleviated. He held her willow waist, smelled the fragrance of her hair, and soon fell asleep.
When Lin Qing He got up early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai had already made breakfast.
Although it was New Year's Day, they don't have to eat too special. Millet porridge served with buns was enough.
Lin Qing He got the kids to get up. The brothers didn't want to get up. The bed in winter was so warm that they wished to stay there.
Especially with such a big quilt that Lin Qing He got this year. So comfy.
There was another one in the next room, which hadn't been used yet. On top of that, there's a four jin one here, it was sufficient.
In fact, Lin Qing He also didn't want to get up, but today was New Year's Day. She had to let the children go give New Year's greeting.
After dressing them up, she let them have breakfast. Once they finished, she gave them candy and let them go out to play.
As for the New Year's money, they did get it. Two dimes for each person. The usual rule for San Wa, she keeps it. The other two don't need her to keep it.
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Lin Qing He didn't remain at home during New Year's Day. She took San Wa over to the old Zhou's house.
She came to chat Eldest Sister-in-law, Third Sister-in-law, and Zhou Xiao Mei. As for Second Sister-in-law, she wasn't included in her list.
Although Third Sister-in-law hadn't completed her post-natal confinement yet, her body was now much better. And it was New Year, she was happy to chat.
Lin Qing He didn't plan to be a bother. She left after talking for almost an hour.
As for Second Sister-in-law, she happened to be not home. She went out to converse with other women in the village.
Lin Qing He brought San Wa home. Zhou Xiao Mei followed her back too. When they returned, Zhou Qing Bai was feeding the pigs.
Zhou Qing Bai was still in charge of these things. Lin Qing He occasionally lent a hand, however, it was impossible to dump the whole responsibility all to her.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, you have changed a lot. You can bear having the pigs at home." Zhou Xiao Mei said a surge of emotion.
"Come on." Lin Qing He tossed a glance at her.
Zhou Xiao Mei grinned: "Fourth Sister-in-law, what kind of person do you think I should find?"
"Have no parents and own a car and a house." Lin Qing He casually replied.
Zhou Xiao Mei burst into laughter, chuckling: "Fourth Sister-in-law, I say, what you said is too interesting."
"Why? It doesn't make sense?" Lin Qing He uttered.
"It does. It's not easy to find this type. And if something happens, there's no one to seek help from." Zhou Xiao Mei pointed out.
"What kind of help do you need? You got so many brothers in your maternal family. If needed, just give us a shout. Who won't support you?" Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Xiao Mei said with a smile: "Still won't chance upon this type."
"If you don't meet one, you can only retreat and take the second place. But you can basically kick that guy of yours, no need to think about it." Lin Qing He advised.
"I'll kick him once I'm back after the New Year." Zhou Xiao Mei concurred.
"Find a reliable person, like your fourth brother. He has to have a sense of responsibility. His shoulders can hold things up. He can go out to protect his wife and children at home. Also, have good looks." Lin Qing He listed.
Zhou Xiao Mei uttered in shock: "Didn't you used to say that my fourth brother is bad here and there? How long ago was it before you changed?"
She really didn't see that many good points from her fourth brother. In her eyes, her fourth brother was a rough man.
"A woman's heart is a needle in the sea, can say wind one second and rain the next. Not just me, even you know." Lin Qing He stated.
Of course, Zhou Xiao Mei knew. But still, she changed too fast.
"I used to spend too little time with your fourth brother. Each time, he couldn't stay for more than a few days. What can I see with this? Now that I have interacted with him. I think he is really good. At least, as the head of the family, he can support my family's front." Lin Qing He clarified.
Although he hadn't approved of her pork resale until now and was too rigid, she had no complaints in other aspects.
To put it simply, the person was handsome, had a lot of gold, and was vigorous with a big device.
Cough. Although she hadn't experienced the last part personally, she wasn't stupid. From the cuddling in bed, how can she not feel his amazing size?
Actually, she was a little scared. Afraid that she couldn't bear.
She had deviated too much.
Anyway, Zhou Qing Bai's condition was quite in line with her taste. The only bad point was his inflexibility. She still had to continue to train him.
Zhou Xiao Mei also had lunch here. Once she finished, she returned. Lin Qing He told her that their family was going to the county city tomorrow and would leave Feiying to watch the house, so there was no need to come and find her.
Zhou Xiao Mei immediately responded: "I will go with you!"
"The bicycle has no space. And it's a rare chance for us to have a family trip. Are you sure you want to join?" Lin Qing He said.
"Forget it then." Zhou Xiao Mei waved her hand.
"What do you want to eat? I will bring it back for you." Lin Qing He asked.
"No need. I will come to your house tomorrow night to eat?" Zhou Xiao Mei checked.
"Sure." Lin Qing He gave her the answer.
Zhou Xiao Mei happily went back.
The New Year's Day passed like this. Overall it was filled with happiness. Only on the night of New Year's Day, Zhou Qing Bai was obviously not behaving.
"Wife, your anger should be gone." Zhou Qing Bai hoarsely voiced out.
Must say, it was quite tempting. It was still useless, Lin Qing He's heart hardened: "Don't touch me, go to sleep by yourself."
"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai dropped a kiss on her neck.
Lin Qing He immediately reacted: "If you go too far, don't blame me for flipping on you!"
Zhou Qing Bai maintained: "Your business is a bad idea. If an accident happened, it'll be bad for your reputation."
"I did say I have a way. If I get into trouble once, then I won't wash my hands in the golden basin. But only on the premise that you let me try it once. It's just selling some pork. What the big deal? Believe it or not, this situation is only for the time being. It will be the world of merchants in the future. "Lin Qing He persisted.
"The future is the future. Now it's not allowed." Zhou Qing Bai stood firm.
"Qing Bai, let me try. Just let me try it once. If it doesn't work, then I'll be ruly. If you can, will you let me give it a go?" Lin Qing He pleaded softly.
Her hands were on his cheeks and touched his chin, which was full of hard stubble. It felt quite comfortable and simulating to feel.
It was a rare opportunity for Zhou Qing Bai to see her acting as obedient as a cat. So he enjoyed her coquetry a bit and then refused firmly.
Angrily Lin Qing He's hand went down and unknowingly caught his fatal point. It made Zhou Qing Bai was all tense, but still couldn't help but want more.
Lin Qing He fulfilled his wish. When it was halfway through, she let go and stopped. Then she changed position with Er Wa and ignored him.
A hardened man like Zhou Qing Bai was close to exploding from the punishment his unsparing wife gave.
In the middle of the night, he inevitably got up and changed his underwear.
Early the next morning, the family ate breakfast and headed to the county city.
They gave Mother Zhou a key and told her to come over to cook some food for the pig when it was time. They were fed before they went out.
Zhou Da Wa, Zhou Er Wa, and little San Wa were all overjoyed, to be able to go to the city with Father and Mother.
Zhou Da Wa was at the front. Lin Qing He held Er Wa and San Wa at the back. Like this, the whole family came to the county city.
The family took a family portrait. Narcissistically, Lin Qing He also took two more individual photos. Zhou Qing Bai was forced by her to take one as well. As for Da Wa, Er Wa and San Wa, they grouped together for one and then separate for an individual one.
Then it was the movie.
The family watched a movie. Even though it wasn't good, Da Wa and Er Wa still enjoyed it deeply. San Wa fell asleep after watching half.
Zhou Qing Bai held him, as Lin Qing He continued to watch with two big ones.
After watching the movie, the family came out and went to the restaurant.
After coming out of the restaurant, Da Wa expressed: "The dumplings aren't as good as our family's."
"The taste can't beat homemade ones." Er Wa nodded.
"Be satisfied that you got something to eat and don't be picky." Lin Qing He uttered. She bought some little apples and nothing else. She spent a lot of money today. The photos will be ready for pick up in a week.
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Play, eat, and movie, it was all done. Now, it was time for the family to head home.
On the way, Da Wa and Er Wa expressed that they will watch the movie in next year's New Year!
"Sure, as long as you study well every day, I can fulfill your desire to watch movies." Lin Qing He generously declared.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He took his wife and children back home on a bicycle but still listened to the laughter of his wife and children. His usual cold expression on his face had a rare softness.
It's almost three o'clock in the afternoon when they get home. The whole family was tired after a day out.
Da Wa and Er Wa were so energetic, so Lin Qing He didn't stop them from going out. She took San Wa with her to relax.
At this hour, it was almost time for dinner. Napping wasn't possible.
Lin Qing He washed the apples to snack on. Zhou Qing Bai bit into one, while San Wa was spoon-fed apple puree that was scraped out by her.
Although he counts as two years old, the real age was still too small.
Zhou Qing Bai took over this job once he finished his and let her eat her own one.
"In this freezing weather, what should we eat tonight?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Dumplings is enough." Zhou Qing Bai uttered.
"How about cornmeal mantou?" Lin Qing He was sick of eating dumplings and suggested: "I'll steam another piece of bacon and cook a seaweed soup?"
"OK." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Zhou Xiao Mei came over to eat during the evening. It was amazing to eat bacon. She felt that her fourth brother seemed to be a lot fatter since returning home. At least, he looked sturdier than before. She believed this was all thanks to her fourth sister-in-law.
Look at this bacon. It was so fragrant and delicious that she could almost swallow her tongue.
Lin Qing He's bacon was indeed delicious. This was without a doubt. Just looking at Zhou Qing Bai and the kids and you'll know.
Stir-fried bacon and pickled vegetables with a little sprinkle of crushed chili. So aromatic and tasty.
There was also a big bone and seaweed soup. Even though it was mainly simple cornmeal mantou, as a guest, Zhou Xiao Mei was still satisfied.
She cleaned the tableware, Lin Qing He didn't stop her. Her own Guzi came to scrouge dinner, so why stop her from helping with the tableware clean up.
The second day of the new year was also very fulfilling.
However, the old Lin family apparently had their own thoughts.
Initially, they thought Lin Qing He was throwing a tantrum and said she won't come back during the New Year. She only had this one maternal family, how can she not come back?
Like this, her in-law family would look down on her.
But who would have known, she really didn't visit today, on the second day of New Year.
"Old man, do you think this girl really won't visit?" Mother Lin asked.
"Well, it's just a matter of temper. No need to care whether she comes to visit her maiden's home. With her temper, she will come back crying to her maternal house someday." Father Lin snorted.
Mother Lin nodded: "This girl is too head-strong, she deserves to suffer."
It wasn't just Father Lin and Mother Lin who talked about Lin Qing He. Eldest Brother Lin and Eldest Sister-in-law Lin mentioned her, but it was only a brief sentence or two.
Second Brother Lin and Second Sister-in-law Lin had more words to say.
"She actually not coming back? Do she think she was the same as before, where everyone had to coax her?" Second Sister-in-law Lin sneered.
Second Brother Lin also remarked: "She didn't grow up."
"I can tell you, her life is definitely not going well now, otherwise, it will not be like this. If you bump into, pretend she's not there!" Second Sister-in-law Lin said.
"In the end, we're brother and sister. She did give me my coat." Second Brother Lin pointed out.
"What gives? I said so much flattery that I nearly worshipped how fragrant her stinky feet were for this coat. This is what our family deserves!" Second Sister-in-law Lin sneered coldly.
Third Branch also had their talk.
Third Sister-in-law Lin was really surprised: "I thought your third sister wasn't serious with what she said. Never expect her to not come back today."
Today, only the First Guzi and Second Guzi have returned. Only Third Guzi didn't.
She was pregnant with her second child. The first one was a girl. Now she was more than a month along, so she did not go back to her maternal house on the icy road. Going back after the new year was the same.
"My sister is really angry this time. Can't believe, Father and Mother. In the past, Third Sister brought back a lot of things to honor them. Now Third Sister's life isn't easy, they don't help out." Third Brother Lin frowned.
"You don't have to be upset. Maybe it will be better after a while. Which daughter would really disown her maternal family." Third Sister-in-law Lin didn't care.
"You don't know my third sister. When she said disown, she would never come again if my father and mother don't go and invite her over,." Third Brother Lin sighed.
"Get Father and Mother to go invite? Then don't think about coming back this lifetime." Third Sister-in-law Lin stated.
"I'm going to see Third Sister tomorrow." Third Brother Lin decided.
"It's fine if you go, but those courtesy gifts aren't necessary." Third Sister-in-law Lin immediately responded.
Brother San Lin hummed an 'En'. Currently, he had no money. It would be nice to go over and see his third sister.
After breakfast on the third, he headed over. When he arrived, Zhu Qing Bai was home, in the middle of feeding the pigs in the backyard. Now the pigs were getting bigger and bigger. He got up at six in the morning to feed and then feed again at nine.
"Third brother, you have come." Zhou Qing Bai greeted him when he saw him.
"Jiefu, is my sister home?" Third Brother Lin smiled when he saw him and scanned the courtyard.
"Your third sister is out, should be back in a while." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
Zhou Qing Bai brought him over to the backyard. When Brother Lin saw the two piglets, he couldn't help but feel sad. His third sister loved cleanliness. At home, she used to scold people for raising pigs, and swore never have them in her own family.
Not to mention the pig, was it not the same with the chicken?
But look at the present, because the family became so terribly off that the family had to raise pigs.
If raised well, the two pigs can earn them a lot of work points. It was definitely not easy for his third sister now.
Lin Qing He carried San Wa home and at the sight of this third brother, she was delighted. She had no interest in the other people in the old Lin family, but she still likes this third brother.
"Don't rush back at noon, stay here for a meal." Lin Qing He implored him.
"No need. I'll go home and eat." Third Brother Lin shook his head.
"Such a long trip on New Year, how can I let you go back on an empty stomach?" Lin Qing He said.
"Sister, there's really no need. It's fine for me to eat at home. Now Jiefu has retired, don't be temperamental in the future. Just live well with Jiefu." Third Brother Lin urged.
"I still need you to teach me how to live? Look at San Wa. How well I have raised him?" Lin Qing He hugged San Wa over to show him, "Call Jiujiu."
"Jiujiu." San Wa greeted.
Brother Third Brother Lin grinned a response and touched his pockets with the intention to give New Year's money before he recalled he had no money.
"I'm content that you can still visit me, this sister. Now I only acknowledged you from the old Lin family." Lin Qing He stated.
"Sister, don't say words of anger ..."
Lin Qing He interrupted Third Brother Lin before he finished speaking: "You know what kind of character I am. I didn't talk in anger. I had seen through those people now."
Jiu Jiu: Another way to call mother's brother
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