Chapter 221. Listen to wife
After the transaction was completed, Lin Qing He put away the gold bracelet and left.
Then she began to think about it. These yellow and white things can be shown. Even though they were still very valuable, who dared to take them out?
Lin Qing He kind of wanted to do a gold collecting business.
After the price goes up, wouldn't it be wonderful to make a fortune?
So Lin Qing He came to the black market with a piece of cloth on her face. After saying the secret code, she came in to ask about gold.
"Although no one dares to take it out now, it's still not cheap," the young man said.
Despite the fact that Lin Qing He had covered herself with a piece of cloth and smeared her forehead, he still knew that this was a regular customer and could be traded with.
Lin Qing He said: "How's it calculated?"
"I have two chains here. If you want, I can give it to you." The young man said. He went in, took two gold chains from someone, and came out.
"How much?" Lin Qing He took a look and said.
"This one is 100g. This one is 150g. I'll give it to you for two hundred yuans." The young man looked at her and said.
"You might as well go out and rob." Lin Qing He rolled her eyes.
"This is gold. Since you want it, I believe you know that it will be valuable again in the future," responded the young man.
"Fifty yuans. I will accept it if you are happy. If not, forget it." Lin Qing He said outright.
"Fine. Fifty yuans it is." The young man said immediately.
Lin Qing He felt that she still didn't understand the current market. It was probably overcharged!
"I said, Sister, don't act like you are being deceived. Fifty yuans is because you are a frequent customer here. If not, you think I'll sell it to you?" The young man said in displeasure.
Only then Lin Qing He didn't say anything. She took the gold chains and whispered, "Is there any more?"
"Sister, if you want it, then we'll naturally have it. However, it can be very risky to sell these things. If you want it, it won't be cheap next time." The young man stated.
"Collect some for me. I'll come and check it out next time." Lin Qing He said.
"Alright, but I won't collect too much. If you want, let's continue trading next time." The young man replied.
After Lin Qing He left, the young man went inside the room. There was a middle-aged man with a beer belly. It was really rare to be able to have this in this era.
"Eldest Uncle, this woman said she still wants more. Should we collect more?" The young man asked.
"This is interesting. There are still people willing to collect these at this time. Did she catch wind of something?" said the middle-aged man with a beer belly.
"During this situation, what good wind can there be," responded the young man.
When the red soldiers from outside previously came over, the black market had been closed for a while. Not a shadow was seen and the business was bleak for a while.
"Don't underestimate these people." The middle-aged man said. Then he continued, "Go and get her some. Next time she's here and asks her. You can give her some reward."
"Okay." The young man agreed.
Lin Qing He searched a small alley and took out a wet towel from the space to scrub herself clean before coming out.
She was in a good mood. As far as she was concerned, she had accumulated a lot of gold in her space. She would be able to sell it in the future.
But for now, these things still have to be overstocked and saved for future use.
Lin Qing He went to buy some things before returning home.
When she came back, she saw Zhou Qing Bai was at home. He didn't go to work today and went to buy pesticides. He returned early.
"You got back so soon." Lin Qing He smiled.
"Went to the city?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
"Yes, made a trip over." Lin Qing He nodded. She didn't tell him that she was planning to start collecting gold. He just had to follow her and enjoy the best of life in the future.
So it must be said that sometimes it's a blessing to be able to marry a very smart and capable wife who devoted herself to him.
Obviously, Zhou Qing Bai had such a blessing.
"What do you want to eat tonight?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Liangpi?" Zhou Qing Bai turned to her. He liked this very much.
"Okay." Lin Qing He merrily agreed. It was just Liangpi. No big deal.
Zhou Qing Bai had nothing to do, so he came in to help her. The couple happily worked away in the kitchen.
In fact, there was no technical skill. Just took a bit of time and energy. After Zhou Qing Bai became familiar with it, she let him handle it. Lin Qing He went to the backyard to pick two tomatoes to eat. One for her and one for Zhou Qing Bai.
The kids weren't home. Little Su Cheng and little Su Xun were with their granny, playing at the old Zhou's house. Therefore there was no one to disturb them. They felt quite at home.
Zhou Qing Bai munched on the tomato and made Liangpi. Lin Qing He brought up: "Our family will move in the future. When we settle down, we will bring Father and Mother over."
Really, it was difficult for a woman like Lin Qing He to take the initiative to propose such an idea. Even though it wasn't difficult to get along with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, the key factor was her husband made her willing to.
Zhou Qing Bai also didn't expect her to say this. He froze still for a second before saying, "It's still early."
Lin Qing He smiled and said, "It's just that when Father and Mother will move out with us. At that time, the expenditure will be big. So Qing Bai, when our country reforms and open up, will you go and set up a stall?"
"Will it be hard to make a profit?" Zhou Qing Bai said seriously.
"Aren't you afraid of losing face?" Lin Qing He grinned when seeing his focus here.
"As long as the country allows it, we won't lose face." Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and answered.
This was this man's bottom line. As long as the country allowed it, he won't have any psychological burden. As for what Lin Qing He was doing now, he didn't agree. It's just he can't do anything about his wife.
That night, when he wanted to eat meat, he was defeated by his wife's move. Then there was no room for objection.
Lin Qing He smiled, and then said: "In the future, it will be very profitable to set up a street stall."
In the early days of reform and opening up, the trend of that era was to set up street stalls. What was the trend after street stalls were set up? It was self-employed.
After the self-employed, there was the sea channel, and then the boom in stocks and real estate.
In the initial stage of a trend, it was very easy to make money. So setting a street stall first won't end badly. Then they will consider opening a shop when they have enough capital.
After all, she probably will settle down after graduation at that time. So she can consider these things.
Zhou Qing Bai nodded. His wife couldn't be wrong. What she says, he'll just implement it.
Lin Qing He looked at her man with a twinkle in her eyes.
Zhou Qing Bai added a handful of firewood and saw his wife's alluring eyes. The two ended up kissing in the kitchen.
Mother Zhou brought in little Su Xun, The door wasn't closed, so she witnessed it. She immediately retreated with her little grandson.
Really...in the broad daytime, they actually hugged together in the kitchen and were mouth-to-mouth.
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Zhou Xiao Mei went into labor at the end of August. She was particularly blessed as she gave birth to a daughter.
This was truly complete with sons and daughters.
When Su Da Lin came to announce the good news, he was all smile.
With two sons and a daughter, he was really satisfied.
It wasn't just him. His uncle and aunt were extremely happy too.
It was conceivable what Zhou Xiao Mei's status in the family was like in old Su family after giving birth to these descendants.
And the key point was that Zhou Xiao Mei's family was wonderful. They were willing to help with the children. Zhou Xiao Mei had her own job and earned income every month. As the in-law family's uncle and aunt, they dare not look down upon Zhou Xiao Mei.
And Su Da Lin's uncle and aunt weren't that kinds of people.
It just happened to be the day for Lin Qing He's arranged meeting with the young man in the black market. So Lin Qing He took four pig trotters and visited Zhou Xiao Mei as the maternal family's representative.
Eldest Sister-in-law sent three jins of peanuts. Second Sister-in-law gave two jins of soybeans. She finally got to know Zhou Xiao Mei's temperament.
When Zhou Xiao Mei got married, she didn't give anything. So on the bridal's third day return, the other three families received gift while her family didn't get a fart.
Now she probably recovered her wits and knew that this sister-in-law, Zhou Xiao Mei didn't need to look at her face. She married very well. While her family might have to seek help from her in the future. So, she gave two jins of soy beans.
Third Sister-in-law also gave soybeans, but it was three jins. Even though she wasn't pregnant at the same same time this time, she still had affection which was nurtured during the time she breastfed the two sons.
Lin Qing He and Mother Zhou's gifts were all those pig trotters. Four pig trotters was quite hefty.
Zhou Xiao Mei was delighted that she gave birth to a daughter this time. Now she had both son and daughter. She didn't need to produce any more!
Seeing that she was still thinking about this, Lin Qing He couldn't laugh or cry. She sat with her for more than an hour before leaving.
Zhou Xiao Mei's postnatal confinement had always been taken care by Su Da Lin. Su Da Lin was already a veteran in this area. No one had to worry about anything. What's more, this youngest daughter was his precious.
Lin Qing He headed over to the black market.
"Sister, you came." Seeing her, the young man smiled.
Since he want to inquire about news from others, his attitude naturally had to be better.
"I'm a bit busy, let's not say anything extra. One hand pay the money and one hand deliver the goods." Lin Qing He didn't want to talk nonsense and straighforwardly stated.
"Okay." The young man was also candid. He took out gold bracelets, gold necklaces, gold rings, gold hairpins and gold earrings. There were so many of them.
After Lin Qing He examined them one by one, she whispered: "How much is it?"
"It's not expensive. You can take all of these for three hundred dollars, Sister." The young man said.
Three hundred dollars to source this batch of gold was really not too much. After all, they were all very heavy in gold and the styles were also very old.
Lin Qing He gave it a quick scan and then bargained in accordance with the market rules. The young man gave a discount of five yuan and then the price was at a deadlock.
Lin Qing He completed the transaction with the young man..
The young man counted the money, and said, "Sister, I want to ask you something. This gold ring can be the thank you gift." He took out another gold ring.
This person was unordinary, to be able to spend so much money at once.
Lin Qing He glanced at him and said, "Ask. If I know, I'll definitely tell you. If I don't, it can't be helped."
"Eldest sister, are you collecting these things because you heard something?" The young man whispered.
How could Lin Qing He divulge such a thing? She shook her head and casually lied: "My mother likes gold. She just has this one wish. I plan to put it in coffin with her when she pass away in the future."
Mother Lin certainly liked them, but it was impossible for her to let the gold accompany her into the soil. It was just all talk.
The young man mingled in the black market. He didn't believe her at all Seeing that she won't say anything, he said, "I'm not satisfied with the answer. I don't have to give this ring."
"If you don't have to give me, then state a price," Lin Qing He said.
Then, after buying the ring for twenty yuan, Lin Qing He left. She said that it was enough and didn't need to collect it for her.
Her action made the young man believe a bit. Was she really going back to give it to the elder to take into the coffin?
The young man seeked his uncle, and then said: "Eldest Uncle, I think it's definitely not that simple. What do you think?"
"It's fine if she won't say. We'll collect some ourselves. You can find a place to bury it," his eldest uncle said.
"Alright." The young man nodded.
Lin Qing He left the black market. She cleaned herself up and came to the black market to buy some stuffs. Then she went home.
As for that side of the black market, she will be no longer collecting gold in the future. Sure enough, there were still smart people. As soon as she collected these, they sniffed something out.
For the sake of safety, she'll leave it at that. She'll find a time to go to the city to have a look in the future?
She took a watermelon home. When Zhou Qing Bai came back from work, Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai: "When is the next time you will you go to the municipal city to buy fertilizers and pesticides?"
"You want to go?" Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows.
"I want to check around the city." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't believe it. He turned around and continued to wash his face. Lin Qing He said: "I made you braised pork. It's very fragrant."
"We'll discuss about it tonight." Zhou Qig Bai calmly stated.
His wife would use this trick every time there was something up, but he still couldn't resist. However, on the surface, he was unmoved.
The braised pork prepared by Lin Qing He was really delicious. It was especially tasty. They had rice. Sprinkle the soup on the rice and the grains of rice were all oily. With this braised pork, it can't taste any more perfect.
There was also a slab of cucumber and tomato egg drop soup to combat the oiliness. For the brothers, it was completely satisfying.
Naturally the same for Zhou Qing Bai .
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were soaked in a mixture of emotions. This kind of life ... is truly called life.
At night, Zhou Qing Bai waited for the children to fall asleep before he took his wife over for a swim. After swimming for more than half an hour, they returned.
The couple got on the kang. Zhou Qing Bai asked his wife what she was going to do in the municipal city. As for checking the city, he didn't believe it.
"I just plan to go and take a look around. If you don't believe me, I can follow you all the time." Lin Qing He said. When she said this, her hand was still naughtily wandering around his waist.
Zhou Qing Bai's attention shifted. The investigation of his wife turned to physical investigation.
It was unknown who lost and who won. Anyway, this matter passed like this in the end. He promised to take her with him next time he went to the municipal city.
After Zhou Qing Bai realized that he had erred due to beauty.
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Zhou Qing Bai was going to enter the municipal city before school starts in September.
This time was to buy chemical fertilizers and pesticides back. After it's used this time, there was no need to buy them again this year.
So early that morning, Lin Qing He followed Zhou Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai felt powerless. He knew that his wife must have other plans, but she refused to say it. Since she followed, she has to stick with him. He won't let her wander around by herself.
The municipal city can't compare with the county city. There was some turbulence a while ago.
This was the characteristic of this era. From time to time, there will be waves.
"Go handle your business. We can meet here in the afternoon for the ride back." Sure enough, his wife planned to part ways with him as soon as she arrived at the station.
"Follow me." Zhou Qing Bai said calmly.
After all these years of sharing the same bed, he knew his own wife's temper. How can she truly do what she said, obediently follow him when she came to the city?
Of course Lin Qing He had no intention to be obedient. Wouldn't that mean she came here for nothing? The smell of ride over wasn't at all unpleasant.
School will start soon. There will be no time to come after school starts.
Wasn't this chance to make a sweep one or two.
"Let's make an arrangement to meet here. Qing Bai, don't worry, I won't get into trouble." Lin Qing He vowed.
Zhou Qing Bai refused to agree. He brought her with him to buy fertilizers and pesticides. There was still more than an hour left. He signaled her to follow her own itinerary, however, he would just follow.
Lin Qing He mentally voiced are you treating me like a criminal?
What's more, with your righteous aura, anyone can tell at a glance that you have retired from the force. Would people want to trade, who dares come out in front of you?
They'll be all scared away.
"What do you want to exchange?" Zhou Qing Bai asked in a low voice.
"I'm not thinking about exchanging. I just want to walk around by myself." Lin Qing He said.
Can't let him know about the gold exchange. This man was very traditional. The last he was willing to bring in a little through his teammate was already stretching his boundary. However, he wouldn't do anything else.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He brought her to the mall in the city with the intention to buy her two nice clothes.
But at this time, how could there be any stylish clothes. They were all the same. It already took a toil on Lin Qing He's aesthetics.
Instead, she bought another vest for Zhou Qing Bai and said, "I don't need any. I have spares to change into at home."
Seeing that she really didn't want to buy any, Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He brought her to the supply and demand cooperative in the municipal city and bought some things before coming to the station to wait.
Lin Qing He internally lamented how this trip was wasted. Her Qing Bai was always sticking to her. She felt really helpless.
After riding back to the county town with fertilizers and pesticides, Zhou Qing Bai cycled her back to the village with the items.
Lin Qing He took out the things within the space and carried them home. She deflatedly sent Zhou Qing Bai to occupy himself.
He really stopped her from getting rich.
Forget it. Since fate was telling her to not go too far, then she should stop. Anyway, she had collected a lot.
The new semester soon started. Da Wa went straight to the city to study for the first year of high school. He lived at his aunt's house. Lin Qing He gave him food coupons and the likes.
Once Da Wa went into the first year of high school, this young lad was absent from the family.
It wasn't just Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, who was used to eating together during the family meal, who felt reluctant to be apart. Er Wa, San Wa, and the young ones like Su Chen missed him dearly.
Lin Qing He went to bed that night and hugged Zhou Qing Bai. She brought up, "Don't know if Da Wa is used to living in his aunt's house."
"It's nothing." Zhou Qing Bai didn't care much.
Da Wa was already this big and that tall. In the countryside, he was treated as half an adult. It was just studying and nothing else, so Zhou Qing Bai wasn't worried.
The most important thing was that Da Wa had learned boxing skills from him. He had taught him carefully, so going against one or two was no problem.
Lin Qing He had the feelings of an old mother: "When these children grow up, they will have their own lives. It'll be just us two in the future."
Zhou Qing Bai lightly patted her on the back. Lin Qing He continued: "I will go to see him on my day off this week."
"En." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
Even though his wife really spoiled the boys, he'll let her be.
At this time, the school didn't have the rule of taking two days off a week like later generations. Only one day off in half a month. This day was for the students to go home to get food.
Generally, they go home in the morning and return to school in the afternoon. Basically, all spent on traveling.
Lin Qing He counted the time and made her best dish, braised pork and braised eel.
When she came over, it happened to Da Wa's day off. Da Wa was planning on going back. When he saw his mother coming, he broke into a grin.
"Mother, I plan to borrow a bike from my aunt to go back." Da Wa jollily told her.
Zhou Xiao Mei had been in postnatal confinement even until now. She still wasn't out of postnatal confinement. Zhou Xiao Mei later bought another bicycle. The husband and wife each had one, which was truly remarkable in the city.
"Today, I happened to visit your aunt and bring you food and food coupons, so you don't need to go back." Lin Qing He explained.
She hadn't seen Da Wa for half a month. Lin Qing He was relieved to see that his spirit hadn't drop.
Don't judge by her unaffected speech. He was her own son. She was still relucant no matter what. He wasn't short, but in the end, he was only eleven years old.
Then she took out the basket that she brought. Baised pork and braised eel were Da Wa's favourite.
When the mother and son went upstairs together, Zhou Xiao Mei's body and bones had mostly recovered. When seeing Zhou Xiao Mei, Lin Qin He was shocked still.
This... This was too fat, right? At the moment Zhou Xiao Mei's body weight, she estimated that she would be up to one hundred and forty jins!
"Fourth Sister-in-law, why are you looking at me with such a look?" Zhou Xiao Mei said embarrassedly.
She knew that she seemed to have gained a lot weight. She felt relieved after giving birth to this one, so her heart relaxed and her body widened.
In addition, she had to nurse her daughter and her appetite was great. That's why it didn't take long for her to grow flesh at a speed that was visible to the naked eye.
Su Da Lin also played an indispensable part. He cooked wonderful dishes every day. Da Wa got to join in and enjoy the blessing.
"I see you are really plump. I brought braised pork and braised rice eel. We got more dishes for lunch." Lin Qing He smilingly said.
Zhou Xiao Mei knew her Fourth Sister-in-law's culinary level. She drooled at once. Lin Qing He came in to see her niece. She was nursed so well by Zhou Xiao Mei.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, Da Lin wants me to stop working and stay home to take care of the children." Zhou Xiao Mei told her.
"Didn't you say that you want to send her back to Mother?" Lin Qing He said in amazement. So they changed their mind again.
"Da Lin can't bear part from daughter." Zhou Xiao Mei sighed.
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"Your salary is quite a sum. If you retire, you will have 20 yuan less income every month. Even though brother-in-law's salary of forty yuan isn't low, but who knows what would happen in the future." Lin Qing He honestly gave her opinion.
These days, there were a lot of people wanting to snatch their jobs once on the market. However, if they want to find a job, it was as difficult as reaching heaven.
Even though it was already '75, there were still two or three years until the restriction loosens up. It was still a long while.
Don't underestimate Zhou Xiao Mei's monthly salary of 20 yuan. Even if Su Da Lin can't continue working, there was no need to worry at home with this salary.
An ordinary family with a 20 yuan income a month can survive.
From the perspective of future generations, it was best for a family to have three or more sources of income.
This way, there will be no anxiety. For now, Zhou Xiao Mei's family had two sources, which was also considered great.
At least they weren't completely relying on one source. There will be fewer worries and happiness will increase. Family conflicts will also naturally decrease.
Therefore, Lin Qing He doesn't support resignation.
"I don't want to resign either." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. But looking at her sleeping daughter, she sighed softly: "However, Da Lin treasures this daughter like the root of his life. He dotes with no boundary. He is reluctant to leave her at old home like he did with her two brothers."
"His aunt isn't young anymore. Have she considered retiring?" Lin Qing He pondered for a while and asked.
Su Da Lin's uncle and aunt both have jobs.
"She has. She plans to give her position to her youngest daughter, but it hasn't been decided yet." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.
"Their side isn't far from here. If she is willing to retire, just go and ask. Change the payment from Mother to her." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Xiao Mei said, "Will Mother object?"
"What is there to object? Cheng Cheng and Xun Xun are both older now. They can play by themselves without the mother watching. Since the niece doesn't need her to raise, she had no objection to not getting paid." Lin Qing He explained.
Zhou Xiao Mei nodded, but this matter still needed to be discussed with Su Da Lin.
Lin Qinghe brought Da Wa out to buy some school supplies and gave him a yuan of allowance.
Have to mention, only Lin Qing He, this kind of mother would be willing to take out the pocket money of one yuan.
The phrase 'raise sons in frugality and raise daughters in luxury' doesn't mean be strict in the cost of sons' treatment. But rather, to exercise his hardworking spirit and endurance.
Pocket money was still given.
"At the end of the month, go back and help with the autumn harvest. Will there be any holidays?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Yes, there's seven days break." Da Wa nodded.
Lin Qing He had no problem. She said goodbye to Da Wa and then came to the black market to sell off all the pork leftovers she had accumulated. Afterward, she returned home.
As for Da Wa, he saved this one yuan. He wants to save money to buy a basketball, which was very expensive.
He knew the pressure at home. There were so many of them to raise. Even when he came to the city, he still had two bottles of milk a day, all of which were bought with his mother's salary.
Lin Qing He really didn't know that Da Wa wanted to buy a basketball. When she got home, she told Father Zhou and Mother Zhou how well Da Wa was in the city.
She also raised the matter with Mother Zhou. Maybe in the future, the little niece will be minded by her grandaunt. At that time, the money will be given to her grandaunt.
"Give it then. Cheng Cheng and his brother are so big now. Just let them remember to bring the living expenses." Mother Zhou didn't mind this.
In the past, the reason why she took the money from her daughter was to save it for the grandsons' marriage.
Now that eldest grandson had so much prospect, it was fine that the youngest daughter won't give money. However, the grandsons' living expenses still have to be brought over.
Even though they were relatives and the children were still young, the account still must be settled clearly. That's how they can stay as relatives.
There was no need to worry about this. Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei knew what to do.
Lin Qing He chatted with Mother Zhou about how plump her sister-in-law was now. Mother Zhou jollily scolded: "Really this girl. Don't know how to save money at all. To eat till that appearance, how much salary is enough for her?"
Though she said, Mother Zhou was extremely satisfied.
In this age, being fat was beautiful. Her youngest girl was able to be raised like that by her son-in-law meant her life was blessed.
How many girls in the village can marry into the city?
And the most important thing was that if one from the village marries into the city, it was considered as social status increase by marriage. One gets looked down upon by their in-laws. What's more, they have to do all the chores and have to supplement by getting food during the summer and autumn harvest.
To find a spouse with criteria like her daughter's, it was quite scarce.
Lin Qing He knew that her mother-in-law's mouth differed from her body language and didn't say much.
The autumn harvest started at the end of September. Da Lin's aunt was willing to retire and pass the job to her youngest daughter who was about to marry.
Although the city folk appeared respectful, they still need to have a job. If they were unemployed, they can't find a decent spouse.
So when it was almost time to get married, they'll have it easier when they got a job arranged for them.
Su Da Lin went to talk with his aunt about minding the children.
Su Da Lin regarded her as his family. He too was brought up by his uncle and his aunt.
She agreed. After all, she watched them when the couple was at work. They'll be taken back after work,. It wasn't too difficult.
Su Da Lin wants to give money, but she was set on not accepting.
So Su Da Lin brought over a piece of meat from time to time. He knew how to handle human relations.
Da Wa mentioned this when he got back on his vacation. It stopped at listening because the autumn harvest had already begun at this time. They were occupied.
All grains were mature one after another. They all have to be harvested quickly and be placed into the granary.
The first seven days were the busiest, so the county's high schools gave them a break. Many students in the county were from the countryside, so these arrangements were made. However, it wasn't long, only seven days.
After seven days, they got to return to school.
Da Wa helped for seven days. When he went back to the city, he brought a rabbit with him.
His father caught it. During this summer, he didn't get any. Zhou Qing Bai caught one on the first day of the autumn harvest this year.
On the day when Da Wa was going back, Zhou Qing Bai caught two of them.
These rabbits were really chubby, who knows how much grains it sneakily nibbled. Da Wa carried the rabbit and let Su Da Lin decide its fate. Su Da Lin gave half of it to his uncle, and the rest was braised as normal.
In the middle of the autumn harvest, Zhou Qing Bai plundered into a rabbit nest.
The few little ones were raised. As for the adult rabbit, it ran away.
In the eyes of this era's people, rabbits were terrible creatures that ruin crops. Not only do they eat crops, but they also dig and destroy the land. They were on the same level as voles.
However, the few bunnies were caught and raised at home. San Wa, Su Cheng, and Su Xun were delighted
After all, they were so small. They were truly cute.
Since they were rabbits and only got a few, it was no problem to raise them. It wasn't creating assets, so they didn't need to be on the edge.
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This year's autumn harvest was still very smooth. The autumn rain only came down after the winter wheat was planted.
At this time, the production's public ration was handed in. Everyone's food was also distributed. They were sharpening their knife and preparing for the meat distribution.
Also this period was also the day when Zhou Da Ni will get married.
This was the eldest granddaughter of the old Zhou family and it was still off-season time. So they prepared for the occasion.
Because of the gap of one generation, Lin Qing He didn't get a quilt as the dowry like she did for Zhou Xiao Mei when she got married.
Lin Qing He gave five yuan and gave at same time as the other sisters-in-law.
She also gave Zhou Da Ni an addition of a bolt of cloth so that she can make new clothes. This was also her best wishes to her.
The day after the meat distribution, Zhou Da Ni got married.
Lin Qing He reminisced. When she came, Zhou Da Ni was only that big. In a blink of an eye, she got married and soon will be a mother.
Lin Qing He couldn't help out as she got classes to teach. The banquet was attended by Zhou Qing Bai.
When Zhou Da Ni got married, the few aunts (father's sisters) also sent money back. It wasn't much, just five yuan per person. Still, the money was all Zhou Da Ni's dowry. Even when the in-law family hasn't separated, the money didn't need to be handed in.
Of course, if one encounters a tasteless in-law family, they will demand the dowry from the daughter-in-law. Fortunately, Eldest Sister-in-law didn't plan to push her eldest daughter into the fire pit. She sought a reliable household.
Now that it was off-peak farming season, the weather was beginning to cool down.
Especially after the autumn rain, the temperature started to drop.
"You brothers need to bundle up. You aren't allowed to play in the water anymore, understand?" Lin Qing He got up early in the morning and reminded the Su brothers.
Now they both lived here. The brothers loved it here and don't often go over to old Zhou's.
"We stopped playing in the water a long time ago. We're playing marbles." Su Cheng responded.
"Hungry." His younger brother, Su Xun voiced out.
"Are you hungry? Let's eat rabbit," San Wa, who was already dressed, said.
"Don't! Don't eat rabbit." Su Xun responded at once.
The little rabbits that were caught during the autumn harvest were raised. Now it was a lot bigger. Little Su Xun treasured them and didn't want to slaughter them to eat.
"It's raised to be eaten. Didn't you like it very much last time? Didn't you munched it so happily?" San Wa said.
"That's right. It's great to raise it to eat. Just like the chickens" Su Cheng was more practical.
"Don't eat it. Raise!" Su Xun protested. He started sniffing. Most likely about to sob.
"Don't cry. The rabbit will really be slaughtered if you cry." Lin Qing He interjected.
Little Su Xun immediately forced back the tears that were about to overflow.
"That's right. We'll raise it if you wish to." Lin Qing He said. Wait until they fatten up. By then, it'll be slaughtered for the New Year.
Little Su Xun was delighted.
After breakfast, he went to care for the rabbits. Lin Qing He left him be. She had already started knitting a sweater for Da Wa.
The previous ones didn't fit anymore. So this year she bought another two jins of woolen yarn to knit a new one for Da Wa. The old one will be passed down to Er Wa. Not being wasteful at all.
After the autumn rain stopped, Zhou Qing Bai went to get firewood to prepare for the winter.
This year was much much warmer than last year. At this time last year, it was really extremely cold. That's why Lin Qing He didn't mind spending more money to stock up firewood in advance.
It wasn't that cold this year, so Lin Qing He let Zhou Qing Bai get the firewood.
When Zhou Qing Bai came back, he also brought a pheasant back. He captured it when he was gathering firewood.
Lin Qing He immediately grabbed a handful of mushrooms and soaked it. This pheasant was perfect with the fried mushrooms.
"I'm going to the city in two days to send clothes to Da Wa. Do you want to buy anything?" Lin Qing He asked him.
"Buy something for yourself." Zhou Qing Bai said to her.
Lin Qing He smiled at him: "Would I treat myself badly?"
Zhou Qing Bai, the tough guy, gave her a gentle gaze and then started to sort the firewood.
There was some firewood that needs to be dried, so they have to be spread out.
This matter was assigned to him. Then he was asked to kill the pheasant. Although she spoiled the man, Lin Qing He won't hold back on sending him to work.
Men, they got to be ordered around more to improve family harmony. And she didn't have to make it hard for herself.
However, the three meals a day must be done well. That way it's fair, right?
Pheasant with fried mushrooms was a completely perfect dish. It was flavorful and aromatic. It was served with rice. The whole family had a fulfilled expression.
"Father, will you want to hunt wild boars with your uncle this year?" San Wa asked.
He was already this big. He obviously remembered the wild boar matter and found it exciting.
"Hunt what wild boar? When you see it, you escape from it asap. What hunt?" Lin Qing He said.
"Da Wa will go to university in the future. Better to save some tuition." Mother Zhou added.
If youngest son doesn't have that ability, she will definitely not speak out. The main factor was that youngest son has that ability. That's why for grandson's college tuition in the future, then go for it if there is one.
"You don't need money to enter college. Same with living expenses. There are allowances. So there's no need. You aren't allowed to do such dangerous things." Lin Qing He directed at Zhou Qing Bai at once.
"En." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Even though Mother Zhou was rebutted by her daughter-in-law, she was satisfied in her heart. Fourth's wife really cared about old Fourth.
Lin Qing He didn't care about this. Hunt wild boars? That thing was that huge. On top of that, medical care was dangerous at the moment. Don't think about hunting. Pheasants, hares, etc. was more like it.
After the sweater was knitted, Lin Qing He brought it to the city to give it to Da Wa. She sold the meat in her hand before buying milk powder for the children at home.
As for Da Wa, there was no need. The county city was different from the countryside. Even in winter, there was a supply of fresh milk.
"Fourth Sister-in-law is really willing to treat the children." When Zhou Xiao Mei got home that day, she saw Da Wa's new sweater and emotionally remarked.
"True." Su Da Lin agreed.
"I estimate Fourth Sister-in-law's salary is basically used up." Zhou Xiao Mei analyzed.
"All... are raised very... very well," Su Da Lin said.
What he was referring to was that the children raised by Lin Qin He were outstanding. Zhou Xiao Mei decided: "We will also nurture our children in the same way as my fourth sister-in-law in the future."
"Alright." Su Da Lin nodded in response.
Da Wa wasn't at home. He went out to play basketball. He and his classmates pooled together money to buy it. Have to say, life in the city was indeed more colorful than life in the country.
Watching movies, strolling in the park, playing basketball, going to the restaurant, and the likes. It had everything.
Of course, there were many things to play in the countryside, but it wasn't as developed as the city.
After playing basketball, Da Wa strolled back to his aunt's house. When he works in the future, he has to save money to buy a house to settle down in the city. He can also bring his parents over.
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Lin Qing He didn't know about eldest son's current wish was to enter university to get work and save money to buy a house.
If going according to the college students' condition, he doesn't really need to buy a house. The work unit will allocate one to him. What's more, a unit's accommodation of an excellent standard.
Da Wa hadn't got employment yet, so he didn't know this.
The snow came late this year. It wasn't until late November when it began to fall.
These days, Lin Qing He was learning and reciting words and sentences in English when she was idle.
After the year turned over, it will be '76. After another turnover, it will be the year when the college entrance examination is restored.
Counting the time, it was really soon.
Lin Qing He pore over the book. Zhou Qing Bai returned with Er Wa and San Wa from outside. The father and sons went for a run. Their faces were red when they came back.
Lin Qing He came out to check and said, "Don't you know to apply some vanishing cream before you go out?"
Then she took out the cream for the father and sons to smear. Er Wa and San Wa grabbed a mirror and put it on. Zhou Qing Bai had Lin Qing He.
"Mother, my uncle (3rd Bro Lin) just came over and asked Father if he wants to hunt pheasants. I want to go with my father." Er Wa said.
"You're going, then I'm going too!" San Wa immediately followed up.
"You stay at home and wait for us to hunt and bring a pheasant back to nourish you." Er Wa hurriedly interjected.
He feared that he'll get implicated by him and can't go either.
"I can hunt by myself. What use do I need you for?" San Wa retorted.
Er Wa became mad. San Wa ignored him and looked directly at his parents.
"Tomorrow, I will make sticky bean paste buns. It's gonna be busy. Both of you have to stay to help." Lin Qing He said in a huff.
"Mother, my eldest brother went the last time." Er Wa pointed out.
"After that one time, I get frightened at the thought of it. You two will stay here. You don't want this blessing of being able to stay indoors on these snowy days and want to wander outside. You got to be idle." Lin Qing He said.
On the next day, Zhou Qing Bai went hunting pheasant with Third Brother Lin. Lin Qing He kept Er Wa and San Wa back to help make bean paste buns.
Mother Zhou also joined in.
Sticky bean paste buns were the most commonly eaten in winter. They were also delicious. A family's favorite.
Mother Zhou told Lin Qing He about what she had heard: "Don't know where this plague( a person) came from. A big hole was torn open in the granary."
Lin Qing He still had classes to teach, so she had no idea. She was surprised when she heard this: "Someone touched the granary? They want to die?"
At this time, if one dared to touch something like the granary, they will get shot without hesitation.
"That's right. But no one was caught." Mother Zhou uttered.
In her opinion, this was suicidal behavior.
Lin Qing He frowned. During this time, this actually happened. She can almost imagine how chaotic it will be when the restriction loosens in the future. At that time, it'll truly be demons dancing.
"When I go out in the future, you should come and take a look often, Mother." Even though they had Fei Ying, it still felt unsafe.
"There is no need to worry in our village. There are neighbors left and right. Once Fei Ying bark, they can hear." Mother Zhou assured, "Still, I will come over often."
Lin Qing He nodded.
Zhou Qing Bai and Third Brother Lin came back in the evening. They were carrying a few pheasants.
Third Brother Lin took two back. The rest was left at this side.
Family members should be nourished a bit. Last winter, Father Zhou was seriously ill. This year he earned six points.
Putting aside the fact that he didn't want to push himself, he couldn't even if he wanted to. He was getting older.
The days passed, it was December.
When she woke up in the morning, the yard was covered with thick snow. It snowed quite heavily. The whole family was eating breakfast when the neighboring Mrs. Huang came over to ask for brown sugar.
Her daughter-in-law gave birth to another chubby boy last night. However, brown sugar at this time was really hard to buy.
So she came over to ask Lin Qing He.
"We got a jin. However, i'll need to use it later, so I can only give you half a jin, Auntie." Lin Qing He said.
Lin Qing He scooped out half a jin for her. Mrs. Huang paid slightly more money. Lin Qing He only took the market price. Huang Da Niang persisted: "Teacher Lin, please don't be polite with me. I know it's because it's me, otherwise, you'll be reluctant to give it. This money must be given."
"It's a joyous event to welcome the baby. We don't mind it. If you are like this, then I'll just say we got none in the future, Auntie." Lin Qing He said.
An extra two dime was given for the half a jin of brown sugar. How could Lin Qing He possibly accept these two dimes? They were neighbors. She would rather suffer a loss than let people have a chance to smear her.
Mrs. Huang smiled and then took it back, "Thank you, Teacher Lin."
"No need to thank. If I need it urgently and Auntie have, won't you also scoop some for me?" Lin Qing He smiled.
When Mrs. Huang went back, Lin Qing He continued eating.
Mother Zhou didn't say anything in front of her grandchildren. Once in private, she muttered to Lin Qing He: "Really. They knew she was close to giving birth and still didn't diligently head to the supply and demand cooperative. Instead, they came here to exchange."
Although she had a good relationship with Mrs. Huang, Mother Zhou disapproved of how she obviously came to take advantage.
The community's supply and demand cooperatives may have limited supply. However, if one wasn't afraid of hardship and to travel to the county city, they will be able to buy it after a few more trips, right?
"It's just a little brown sugar." Lin Qing He didn't mind.
What's more, she can get it easily. Since she got Shen Yu, she can buy everything she needs when she gets there. Milk powder had extremely limited stock. Still, she can also make reservations with Shen Yu. Once the goods were in stock, she will set aside two bags for her first.
Not much, just two bags.
Brown sugar was one of the materials she brought over. It was all used up. After all, it was only 20 jins. Not a lot. This batch was indeed bought at the supply and demand cooperative.
She owned a bicycle, so the journey to and back was quick.
Mother Zhou just muttered a few words. She didn't keep it at heart. It was unknown what went through her mind when she uttered: "It's enough to have Da Wa and the boys. Once they grow up, one of them can match a family of few."
Lin Qing He understood at once. This was comforting her on the matter of having babies, right?
She hadn't gotten pregnant since San Wa.
If Mother Zhou found out that she had ligated herself, then there will be no end to this matter. Afraid this was going to lodge in Mother Zhou's heart and not be overcome for a lifetime.
However, Zhou Qing Bai put the blame on himself. He explained that he was the cause, so they can't have any more babies.
With this, Mother Zhou felt a little guilty towards her.
Have to say, Lin Qing He had to give Zhou Qing Bai a thumb for what he did.
Sometimes, during the conflict between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, the son had to shoulder the blame. Only then, they can peacefully co-exist.
"I feel my sons have been properly raised. They can compare to seven or eight brothers." Lin Qing He followed.
Mother Zhou was satisfied.
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During the Laba Festival, Da Wa was off for a holiday break. After all, it wasn't as strict as that of later generations.
Da Wa had a holiday break, so did Lin Qing He. This year, she was given two more cloth coupons and two food coupons than last year. The grain supplement remains the same.
Da Wa came back and said, "Mother, I met my uncle (3rd Lin) in the county city. Apparently, grandpa is sick."
Lin Qing He internally uttered the old man getting sick got nothing to do with me. Just when the words came to her lips, Lin Qing He looked at him as she said, "Then what do you think is the best action to take?"
"Say Mother, how about sending some money to grandpa?" Da Wa suggested.
Was this still her villainous son? Did she lead him on the wrong path?
Lin Qing He said: "We are all married-off daughters. At first, I didn't want to care about them. I had shown enough respect for them. It was them don't cherish me. But who let me have a filial eldest son."
Da Wa broke into a grin. Lin Qing He stated, "Giving him money, forget it. When I get home, I will cut some meat for your uncle to bring over." She also refused to let them know it was her doing.
Da Wa nodded. This worked.
"By the way, my classmate said that he would come to our house to play for a day." Da Wa brought up
"Sure. When? If it's after the meat distribution, then we can treat him to a feast. If not, the dishes will be mediocre." Lin Qing He said.
She had no objection to her son inviting classmates over. She welcomed it. After all, her sons made friends. She must support it.
"Our mediocre dishes aren't bad at all," Da Wa truthfully said.
He was occasionally invited by his classmates to have a meal at their home. However, he never went again after going once.
Because it was really ordinary. Even when they already did their best when he visited.
Speaking of this, he got to mention his uncle (Su)'s cooking skills.
No wonder Zhou Xiao Mei can get fat to this extent during her post-natal confinement. Su Da Lin's cooking skills were comparable to Lin Qing He's.
He can make all dishes delicious.
After getting used to this, Da Wa can't take a bite when he had meals at his classmates' home.
He stopped going after once.
He can see that not everyone is so willing as his mother. Basically, all the money earned by the family was spent on eating.
Of course, clothes and others weren't short either.
Da Wa was still overcome with emotion.
Lin Qing He smiled. She liked what she was hearing and said: "What's your classmate's name? When's the visit?"
"The day after tomorrow. His name is Han Xu Jie." Da Wa replied.
Lin Qing He almost choked to death by the water she had just drunk. She stared at her eldest son and said, "What did you say your classmate is called?"
"Han Xu Jie." Da Wa turned to his mother and said, "Do you know him, mother?"
"Oh, Han Xu Jie. Like I thought. I heard it wrong," Lin Qing He replied and then drank all the water in the enamel cup.
No. It can't do. She got to suppress her shock.
Han Xu Jie. This was the male protagonist in the original story. She didn't expect that she would end up in a circle, he actually got involved with her eldest son.
The power of this original storyline was too strong.
"My classmate is very good at basketball and has good grades. He almost beat me the last time." Da Wa said.
He bought a basketball with Han Xu Jie. It can be said that the relationship is very strong. At least better than everyone else.
Lin Qing He mentally voiced, he's the male lead, how can he not be powerful?
"Invite then. It's fine to come over and sit around." Although Lin Qing He was vigilant, she still wanted to test the male lead.
If possible, then become friends. If not, then everyone co-exists in peace. With her here, even if he was the male lead, don't think about joining forces with the cute little white rabbit female lead and do something to her sons.
Despite feeling that his mother's reaction was a little strange, Da Wa didn't say anything.
As Da Wa said, Han Xu Jie came the day after tomorrow.
Have to say, he was worthy of the male lead destiny. He looked extremely handsome. Not worse than Da Wa. And he was two years older than Da Wa. Still, it was very rare to enter high school at this time.
In the original story, the male lead was much older than the female lead. But it was this maturity, stability, and reliability as well as the social status of the public servant of the society that had the female lead fascinated.
Lin Qing He didn't care about it that much. She looked at Han Xu Jie and smiled: "You must be Han Xu Jie, right? My Xiao Kai came back and told me. Welcome to our house."
"Hello, Auntie. Sorry for the sudden disturbance." Han Xu Jie was very polite and smiled.
"What disturbance? Auntie likes you students very much. If you are off for vacation, come over to my home more often." Lin Qing He smilingly responded.
Regardless of what she thought, Han Xu Jie still felt the warmth and welcome of his classmate's parents.
When Han Xu Jie went back by bicycle, he was a bit regretful as he told his parents today that he would go back. If not, he could stay for the night and go back tomorrow.
When this guy left, Lin Qing He let out a sigh of relief.
"Mother, why do I feel that you are buttering up to him?" Er Wa asked with candy in his mouth.
Lin Qing He shot a glare in response, "Your eldest brother rarely brings a classmate back home. Your mother, I was doing what you call sincere hospitality."
There was no buttering up. Why would she butter up the male lead. In this life, her three sons have been taught very well by her. They won't do those illegal things.
But still, the original storyline was really powerful. The plot was completely changed by her. However, when she asked the male lead just now, the male lead was still unwavering. He said he wanted to be a public servant in the future.
"Eldest Brother, what is your classmate's family background?" Er Wa asked.
"Just ordinary working class." Da Wa answered.
Without asking, Lin Qing He knew this. It was clear that the male protagonist was struggling from the bottom. His future was unlimited because he was upright. He'll also gain a lot of credit. It can be said that he'll rise up.
Of course, in the original story, her three villainous sons were the stepping stones.
But now, it was unknown whether her sons will not be the stepping stones anymore.
Of course, Lin Qing He held no ill will towards Han Xu Jie. It would be better for everyone to be in peace.
Although the appearance of the male protagonist, Han Xu Jie made Lin Qing He wary of the strength of the plot, she wasn't startled.
In a blink of an eye, the day for meat distribution arrived. After the meat was divided, the New Year was about to come. After getting his holiday, Su Da Lin came over and brought Su Cheng and Su Xun back.
There were so many children at home, it was quite lively.
On New Year's Eve, Lin Qing He and Mother Zhou cooked six main dishes. The family gathered together for the New Year's Eve dinner.
This year, Father Zhou didn't mention joining together for the New Year's Eve dinner, so Lin Qing He didn't mention it. If he still wanted to, she wouldn't agree.
Last year's Zhou Liu Ni's behavior happened once was enough. Lin Qing He didn't want to wrong herself and witness it again.
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Zhou Liu Ni raised the matter of not having New Year Eve's dinner together at home.
"Didn't we eat it together last year? Why aren't we doing it this year?" Said Zhou Liu Ni.
"Don't talk about it. After your display of manner last year, everyone became afraid. Who would be willing to eat with you." Zhou San Ni won't tell her off. It was Zhou Xia who spoke.
Zhou Liu Ni became annoyed: "What do you mean by that? Didn't you eat a lot last year? Also New Year's Eve dinner, isn't it just a meal?"
Zhou Xia didn't want to talk nonsense with her. He ran out to search for Er Wa after eating.
Lin Qing He came over after a while. She brought a bag of candy with her and divided it among her nephews and nieces. More or less, it was considered a courtesy.
"Fourth Aunt, why didn't you come and eat at old Zhou's house this year?" Zhou Liu Ni took the candy and asked.
"There are so many people. It's better for everyone to eat their own." Lin Qing He glanced over and replied.
Really, this Liu Ni...
Forget it. It wasn't her daughter. She won't be a nosy dog who disciplines the mice.
Zhou Liu Ni said: "My family has prepared a lot of delicious food this year. If we eat together, we can share it with everyone."
Lin Qing He mentally said, I almost believed your words.
"Fourth Aunt, I want to study next year, but my mother won't let me." Said Ni said.
"Your mother won't let you study, then go find your father." Lin Qing He responded.
"My father doesn't have a say. Fourth Aunt, why don't you help me pay for the tuition? When I grow up, I will be filial to you." Zhou Liu Ni suggested.
"Ask your mother about this." Lin Qing He just smiled and looked at Second Sister-in-law.
Second Sister-in-law just came out and stood at the door. She scanned the surrounding. It was obvious she was looking for bamboo sticks. Zhou Liu Ni immediately ran away.
Lin Qing He dissuaded on the surface that the child was still young. Then she came to find Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law for a chat.
Eldest Sister-in-law had just heard Zhou Liu Ni's bold words. She lowered her voice and said, "Ignore that Liu Ni girl. Don't know where she learned these crooked ways. She always pushes everything to her sister and won't be obedient even after her Mother's beatings. What will she be like in the future?"
"I saw her accepting that boy, Chen Fang's candy yesterday," Third Sister-in-law mentioned with a frown.
"This happened?" Eldest Sister-in-law was surprised. Lin Qing He too.
"I saw it. She returned the sugar, so I didn't tell Second Sister-in-law." Third Sister.-in-law said.
Eldest Sister-in-law shook her head, "This girl is too wicked and unrighteous. She's like this now, how can she be taught once she grows up?"
Lin Qinghe didn't have any impression of Zhou Liu Ni, so she changed the subject. She brought up the harvest in various places this year. She heard it from Zhou Qing Bai when he came back.
Zhou Qing Bai had gone to the county meeting with the team leader to give a report. Although he wasn't paid, everyone would give him more respect.
Naturally, she heard that some other production team didn't pay the public ration and had to apply for a relief supply.
"It's not self-praising. Our production team is really one of the few that can work together as one," remarked Third Sister-in-law after listening.
"Before the heart wasn't one. That time, everyone was starving mad and didn't dare to be lazy." Eldest Sister-in-law said. She had married into old Zhou family early.
"You guys are chatting here and didn't call me to join in." Second Sister-in-law came in with a basket. There was wool in it. She wanted to knit a sweater.
Lin Qing He grabbed a handful of melon seeds for her: "As soon as I saw you were wearing an apron, I knew you were busy. I knew once you were done, you would come here. It's not the time for knit knitting sweater. Crack the melon seeds first. Five-spice flavored.
Second Sister-in-law accepted it with a smile, and said: "Where were you at?"
"Talking about how good the production team's harvest was," Lin Qing He said.
"That's right. My maternal home's harvest result isn't as good as ours." Second Sister-in-law nodded.
"You must have saved a lot, right?" Lin Qing He smiled.
"How much money can I save here?" Third Sister-in-law laughed it off.
"Still better than before separating." Eldest Sister-in-law said.
Don't assume that in this era, many would split their family like old Zhou's family did. On the contrary, many families remained an extended family. Splitting family wasn't popular in this society.
Like old Zhou family, where Father Zhou and Mother Zhou separated their families when they were still young, was really rare.
Still, the relationship between the brothers and the sisters-in-law in old Zhou family was also harmonious. Even if there were some squabbles, it was generally passable.
"No matter how much we save, it won't be as much as Da Wa's mother." Although Second Sister-in-law was satisfied with the separation, she still remarked.
Lin Qing He waved her hand: "We been sisters-in-law for so many years, don't you know what I am like? No matter how much money I have, it can't be saved. Whenever I have money, I spend it. The little that Qing Bai earns all year round got no leftover."
These three sisters-in-law got a sweat drop.
They were clear. This fourth sister-in-law earned the most among them. After all, she was a teacher. She got a salary and work points. Was this not an earning?
Though she can make money, she can spend it.
Ordering milk in summer and powdered milk in winter. The children were that big, what need was there to drink this?
Still, she bought it. There were still three meals a day. They didn't need to enquire about it. Just looking at the spirit of their in-laws since they ate there, they knew.
They must have had a lot of good stuff.
So when Lin Qing He said that she could spend one yuan and two dimes with the one yuan she had, it can't be fake.
Eldest Sister-in-law said: "Da Wa is going to college soon. It'll cost money?"
"There is no need to spend money. If he can pass the test, it'll be free. There's some food subsidy. This is enough for him to be self-sufficient. When he graduates in the future, he'll be assigned a job. He'll go to work and save money for a wife." Lin Qing He replied.
"What about Er Wa and San Wa?" asked my sister-in-law on Tuesday.
"The two of them can learn from their eldest brother. When their father married me, he earned it himself. Naturally, they had to work for it themselves when they married a wife." Lin Qing He irresponsibly responded.
Eldest Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, and Third Sister-in-law had a 囧 expression.
But this was the truth. When they enter the family door, their wedding present was given by their in-laws. While for Lin Qing He, it was all paid by their youngest brother-in-law.
It used to be a difficult time, but because of having this brother-in-law, the family had it a lot easier.
"Of course, I'm over-drafting the money on them in advance. I'm just responsible for making them grow taller. As for the rest, they have to save money by themselves. When they grow up, Qing Bai and I will start saving our pension money." Lin Qing He smilingly stated.
All the sisters-in-law didn't believe this. They raise children to guard against old age. How can anyone save their own pension money? Let their sons support them when they are old.
So, this was the difference in the concept of the times.
If one has money, who would give you any attitude? She was a daughter-in-law for others, so she knew her own thoughts. It'll also be the thoughts of her future daughters-in-law.
So, having money was more important. Children can't be relied on. Spending money to get a nanny was easy and simple!
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She chatted with her few sisters-in-law and nibbled on melon seeds. There were only one or two days a year that was like this. What's more, it was the end of the year. Everyone was jolly and merry. After all, the family was allocated the food and the money. All of which were held by themselves. How can they not be happy?
Speaking of it, old Zhou family was really much more liberal than other families.
Even Second Sister-in-law can find a sense of superiority when she goes out to compare herself with other wives.
Lin Qing He only returned after sitting for approximately two hours.
She poured a ceramic cup of sesame soup tea and said to Zhou Qing Bai: "When did you come back?"
"Not too long ago." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
The couple headed out together. Lin Qing He went to find the sisters-in-law to eat melon seeds. Later, a few married women around their age came. They all chatted and talk about family affairs. While Zhou Qing Bai visited at the leader's house. There were many people. He just came back.
As for Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa, none of them had come back yet.
"Drink some too." Lin Qing He poured him a cup too.
Zhou Qing Bai drank it.
"Tomorrow my brother and my sister-in-law will come over." Lin Qing He told him.
She heard from Da Wa. This time Father Lin was ill, she didn't send a penny over. If she didn't know, then forget it. However, eldest son personally encountered it. So she cut out a piece of meat for the sake of going through the motion.
But she let the Third Brother Lin give it in his own name and not in her name.
Lin Qing He really didn't want to be involved in a father-daughter drama with Father Lin.
She also heard a few words from Third Sister-in-law Lin. Father Lin's illness was indeed more severe compared with Father Zhou's last year. Mother Lin only noticed when he almost burned his brain silly in the middle of the night. After that, it was chicken flying and dogs jumping.
Lin Qing He wasn't interested in this matter, so just a display of thought was enough.
"En." Zhou Qing Bai acknowledged. Tomorrow he will be at home waiting for his brother-in-law to come.
"One year after another. It really passes fast." Lin Qing He reminisced.
Zhou Qing Bai's gaze was gentle. He took her hand, and said, "Forever pretty."
Lin Qing He's eyes lit up. Alas, her family Qing Bai knew how to speak words of romance?
With a smile in his eyes, Zhou Qing Bai looked at his wife. Lin Qing He got into a huddle with Zhou Qing Bai. The couple went back to the room to be naughty.
Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa only got around nine o'clock.
"Lock the door and go to sleep." From the room, their father's voice sounded.
Obviously, the husband and wife had already called it a day.
Da Wa, Er Wa, and San Wa answered in unison. Then they numbly locked the door and went back to the room.
"It's still so early." Inside the room, Lin Qing He wasn't asleep. She gave Zhou Qing Bai a light hammer.
Zhou Qing Bai's voice was a little husky: "It is early."
This hinted at something meaningful. It came to Lin Qing He, her aunt came a few days ago. He didn't touch her when she left yesterday. However, today...
Lin Qing He coughed dryly and said, "It's New Year. We aren't young anymore. Just relax."
It was impossible to relax around. They busied away from around nine o'clock to around 12 o'clock. Although there was a break during the period, Lin Qing He was still so tired that she couldn't move her fingers.
"If you are like this, see if your back hurt to death tomorrow." Lin Qing He uttered weakly.
"It won't." Zhou Qing Bai was satisfied and went to sleep with his wife in his arms.
If the living conditions was terrible, then he won't have the strength. However, she had taken care of him very well. Everything was managed so meticulously. It was only three times. His body can withstand it.
Although Zhou Qing Bai hadn't mentioned it before, he vaguely knew that if Da Wa's true mother was here, them father and son would have it hard.
In fact, when he first came back, he was worried. Endlessly worried. However, he never thought that his wife had already changed her soul then.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't think there was any wrong. One could call him a scumbag. But honestly, he and the boys really didn't have much affection with the boys' true mother.
The number of times he came back over the years can be counted.
But toward his current wife, he clearly understood that she was the one he loves. He can hardly imagine what this family would be like without her.
And the children. What kind of paper they will grow into?
Zhou Qing Bai thought about these things as he hugged his wife into a peaceful sleep. Even in his dream, the corners of his mouth were smiling.
Lin Qing He didn't know that her man had so many thoughts. Although he didn't say it, he had a lot of it.
While she didn't think so much. She slept very comfortably in his arms. This man was like a big heater. The kang was cold in the middle of the night, but with him, it wasn't freezing at all.
Early the next morning, Lin Qing He got up to cook ribs and sesame congee.
Sesame nourishes the kidney. Her cattle had been plowing the land for so long last night, so she got to give it some good nourishment.
With a touch ginger, the sesame and pork ribs congee tasted extremely delicious.
The family had congee and then went with their own business.
Third Brother Lin and Third Sister-in-law Lin brought their three daughters and one son over for a visit. Currently, Third Sister-in-law Lin had one more in her belly.
Lin Qing He couldn't believe it. Really fertile.
She got an unreserved comment. She had never seen Third Sister-in-law Lin when she wasn't pregnant.
The couple and their children came over as guests. What's more, they brought over food.
People were like this at this time. After all, nobody had it easy. Lin Qing He didn't say anything. She just made sure the lunch was undoubtedly hearty and had them stay for a meal.
The nieces and the nephew were too shy to eat. Lin Qing He used the public chopsticks to give them some.
When going back, Lin Qing He gave a half-bag of milk candy to Third Sister-in-law Lin to take it back and share it.
"Just leave it for San Wa and the others. We don't need to eat this," dissuaded Third Sister-in-law Lin.
"You can eat them. It's just half a bag of candy. Take it." Lin Qing He responded.
Third Brother Lin's children all agreed that Third Aunt was really nice. They want to come as guests again in the future. Lin Qing He expressed that she welcomed them at any time.
Third Brother Lin scheduled a day with his brother-in-law. They will go to hunt pheasant again on the7 th.
The family happily went back.
Lin Qing He turned to Zhou Qing Bai: "My brother is like this. I don't know if this happiness or unhappiness for him."
"It's happiness." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
His wife said that future generations will have family planning. Meaning fewer and better births. Afraid she can't understand this society and its heart for plenty of children.
However, Zhou Qing Bai understood.
There was no concept of family planning at this time. What's more, the family got a house, as well as having sons and daughters.
What was left?
Just going to the field and earn work points to support the family. If they can support the family, then it will be considered happiness.
"Then it is." Lin Qing He said in her mind.
It's just, her brother looked more drained (in a skinny skeleton way) than Zhou Qing Bai, the (older) brother-in-law.
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Using later generations' speech- the poorer they are, the more they birth and the more they birth, the poorer they get.
Every era has its own norm. In the current moment, they have no awareness of the matter of raising children.
Even if there was, it was a very small fraction.
It was fine as long as they (the babies) have a bite after they were born. They (the parents) won't consider too much.
That's how the New Year's Day of 1976 passed.
On the second day of the New Year, Eldest Sister and Second Sister brought their husband and children over for a visit.
After the reception, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai followed the old rules. They took the children to the city to take pictures and watch movies.
1976 was destined to be an extraordinary year.
Many things happened this year. Even Lin Qing He rarely went to the county city.
She also instructed Da Wa to not participate in some student activities when idle. Da Wa could see his mother's worries, so he agreed.
This year, there was a lot of unrest outside. When Zhou Qing Bai went out to buy pesticides, he almost got into trouble. He was able to withstand the investigation and came back without incident.
However, Lin Qing He had lingering fears. The leader knew that there was another storm outside, so he didn't send Zhou Qing Bai out again.
This kind of movement continued until the second half of the year. Only then, it improved.
Their production team was considered safe. Many people in other production teams weren't in the mood to work.
Especially after the big movement was over. After the bad guys were caught, it was almost a celebration.
Lin Qing He didn't go out much from beginning to end. She still continued to collect meat from Sister Mei, but those were all stored in the space. Anyway, it won't go bad. As for the county city, she had no intention of going there this year.
Everyone in the school was discussing it.
"Don't know what will happen in the future." The principal said with mixed emotion.
Lin Qing He didn't know how to voice it out. However, it was Chen Shan who said it, "Principal, rest assured. The bad guys are defeated. It will definitely get better and better in the future."
He applied to go back to visit relatives in the municipal city this year. Chen Shan, the scumbag, was from the municipal city. But after the college entrance examination was restored, he was admitted to a university and went to other provinces.
The other teachers thought he had received any news and all huddled to ask.
Chen Shan looked at Lin Qing He.
Until now, he hadn't completely given up on Lin Qing He.
He knew that Lin Qing He had set her sight on Zhou Qing Bai, a rural man. He couldn't understand how she, a dazzling, self-taught woman, would like Zhou Qing Bai, this taciturn with no future?
That's why he would still test Lin Qing He's from time to time.
It's just that Lin Qing He never gave any hope.
For example, this time. When he looked over, Lin Qing He had her head in sorting out her own paper, not caring whether he had any news or not.
"I did hear a few words when I went back this time, but don't spread it out." Chen Shan misleading said.
With this, everyone had a joyous expression.
Lin Qing He snorted in her heart. This scumbag had some skill in coaxing people.
Did he say something? It can be said he said nothing.
Saying it will get better and better in the future, wasn't this nonsense? Who would dare to say that it will get worse and worse in the future? It can directly get one killed.
In the year 1976, Lin Qing He was very cautious. While being cautious, she was also a bit high-spirited. The next year was her highly awaited 1977.
It will also be a brand new year.
In the second half of the year, during October the rural area was occupied with the autumn harvest. Lin Qing He began to go to the county city when free and sell all the leftovers she had hoarded this year.
She made a profit of almost three hundred yuan and then bought a batch of supplies from Shen Yu.
1976 passed very fast.
It went without saying Lin Qing He went all out on this year's New Year celebration, because starting next year, she and Da Wa will enter university.
Both she and Da Wa were bound to win a spot in college.
Of course, Lin Qing He thought so. Da Wa didn't know yet. After he finished high school, Lin Qing He didn't plan to let him take a test. Instead, she got him to wait.
Lin Qing He had notified Zhou Qing Bai a long time ago on this matter. He didn't have any objections. He just remained a little silent.
In October of 1977, the announcement of the resumption of the college entrance examination spread throughout China and the examination will be taken one month later.
All the educated urban youth who were in the countryside went wild.
They went everywhere to borrow books. They also didn't participate in the fieldwork and stayed in the room to revise and study.
This was the only way for them to return to the city. How could they be willing to miss it? They had spent too many years in the countryside. They desperately want to go back to the city. They had enough of the rural area!
"It's truly a misfortune. If they go back to the city, what will happen to their men and children, as well as their wives and children?" As he smoked a big cigarette, the leader told Zhou Qing Bai with a frown.
The leader's daughter was married to an urban educated youth. Everything was fine before, but now he has put all his hopes on studying.
If he returns to the city later, what will happen to his daughter and grandson?
Moreover, there was no short of this phenomenon.
Many educated youths, who went to the countryside, had married and had children. Whether it was male or female educated youths, they want to pass the exam and leave now the college entrance examination was restored. What will their family do?
The family can't follow them. Relocating the household registration was a big problem. They don't a house or job. Forget about moving the household registration.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He'll discuss it with his wife after returning home.
Lin Qing He shook her head. What should she say? Returning to the city was a major movement, and was also a major change. It'll happen sooner or later. Most of the educated youth were unwilling to stay in the field and dig food.
It'll be liberated in the future and won't be the same as before. At most, they can rent a house when they enter the city.
But for these two or three years, it will certainly remain the same.
People's hearts were restless. Two to three years was enough for many people and many families to fall apart.
But what can be done? People in this era always had it extremely hard.
"Teacher Lin, do you have any books at home? Let us borrow them." Two female educated youths came over.
"You can go to the school and ask. Our books had been lent away." Lin Qing He said.
She and Da Wa still have one set. However, there was still a month left. She and Da Wa still have to meticulously study it.
Da Wa was very diligent in revising the old and learning the new.
Initially, after finishing the second semester of high school this year, he wanted to go directly to the Workers, Peasants, and Soldiers University. But he was stopped by his father.
And it was recommended others to enter.
Da Wa was very angry and puzzled at the start. His father told him to wait. It was until the news of the college entrance examination when it dawned on him at once.
What's more, this was obviously an excellent opportunity for him. So Da Wa was currently very hardworking.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were very supportive of their grandson. They hoped that he becomes a college student and bring glory to his ancestor.
So, they urged Lin Qing He to make him stewed chicken soup to replenish his body.
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