Chapter 351. Unfeeling
Today Xu Sheng Mei was also present to eat lamb. She went to her grandparent's side after eating.
In response to this, she said: "It seems that Uncle listens to Aunt?"
"It's not it seems. He does." Hu Zi continued.
He didn't go to his uncle's house often before but he had heard a little bit. When his mother returned, she would mention it occasionally.
She said that Uncle couldn't control Aunt and let Aunt spend money indiscriminately. Don't know how to live at all.
Later, his mother's opinion changed, saying that Uncle was really blessed to marry a woman like Aunt. She took good care of him.
He was almost the same as when he first retired. Neither thin nor weak at all.
Later, it became Uncle had accumulated blessing in the past life. To be able to marry a college student back.
Then, later on, he came over here and saw it with his own eyes. Basically, it was his aunt who had the final say at home.
But have to say it can't go wrong by listening to his aunt.
Zhou Er Ni didn't have much reaction. Fourth Uncle always listened to Fourth Aunt. It had always been this case. She had long gotten used to it.
"Sister Sheng Mei, if you are looking for someone in the future, then you have to look for one like my dad. Use him as a standard, understand?" Zhou Gui Lai said.
"Uncle isn't in charge of the family," Xu Sheng Mei said.
"Then do you wish that your partner is in charge of your family in the future? And not you?" Zhou Gui Lai looked at her in surprise.
Xu Sheng Mei replied, "Of course I'm in charge."
"Then that's enough." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Zhou Xuan didn't say anything. At this time, a customer came in. Zhou Xuan went to cook dumplings.
Xu Sheng Mei didn't go on anymore. When she finished eating, she left the dishes for Zhou Er Ni to clean up. She went over to her grandparents' place.
Today, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, Zhou Xiao Mei, and Su Da Lin's family were also eating lamb.
Zhou Qing Bai got Zhou Gui Lai to send a few jins over. Stewed with radishes and eat with grilled mantou. Naturally, it was delicious
"Sheng Mei, have you eaten it yet? If not, join us." Mother Zhou said.
"I have eaten it." Xu Sheng Mei smiled.
She went to watch TV. After a while, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had finished their meal. Zhou Xiao Mei and the children were too. Su Da Lin cleared up the plate.
"Eat less. Your stomach is full of fat." Zhou Xiao Mei gave him a look and said.
"It'll...go to waste...if not eaten." Su Da Lin innocently replied.
Zhou Xiao Mei amusedly barked out: "Then eat it."
Really, why did she love this silly look?
Su Da Lin grinned and then ate the rest. Zhou Xiao Mei saw that he liked it, and said, "Let's not live so tightly. How about eating more lamb this year?"
"Okay." Su Da Lin nodded.
This mutton was really delicious and nourishing. It was really wonderful to have more of it in such cold weather.
Zhou Xiao Mei left the bowls for him to clean up.
When she walked over, she heard Xu Sheng Mei talking to her grandparents: "It seems Uncle completely listen to Aunt."
Mother Zhou felt it was natural: "Your aunt is right. Of course, your uncle listens to her."
"Ain't that right. Whichever man marries a wife like Fourth Sister-in-law is bringing glory to the ancestors? How many years less do one have to struggle?" Zhou Xiao Mei listened and added.
Xu Sheng Mei choked and said, "My uncle is also very capable."
"Fourth Brother's greatest strength is by marrying such a wife in his life." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.
"Aunt, why do you say it like Uncle depends on a woman for food." Xu Sheng Mei felt her heart was blocked and blurted.
Mother Zhou didn't like to hear this, and said, "Sheng Mei, what are you talking about? Your uncle is relying on his own."
"I...I know. It's just Aunt (Xiao Mei) was praising Aunt like she is a fairy. As if Uncle's everything was given by Aunt." Xu Sheng Mei responded.
Mother Zhou replied: "Your aunt (Xiao Mei) is right. If it wasn't for your aunt getting admitted to Bei University, would your uncle come here?"
If it weren't for daughter-in-law being so capable, youngest son would still be farming in the countryside now. This was the truth. No one can deny it.
The household registration was transferred by the daughter-in-law. Which wasn't easy.
She had heard from her neighbors. If her daughter-in-law hadn't a large capability, it would cost at least thousands of yuan to move her household registration. Two or three thousand may not necessarily be enough.
Mother Zhou was shocked.
At the same time, she embedded it in her mind. Especially when she visited Bei University at that time and passed by the classroom. She saw Fourth Daughter-in-law giving lectures to a group of college students in class. The impression was deeply imprinted in Mother Zhou even until now.
She held a trace of admiration for this daughter-in-law which she herself wasn't conscious of.
Xu Sheng Mei felt her mouth was blocked to death, "Da Wa also got admitted to college."
"Da Wa was admitted to college due to Fourth Sister-in-law's guidance and effort. Without a mother like Fourth Sister-in-law, do you think that the old Zhou family can produce college students? Yang Yang and Wu Ni are struggling with their study. Even like this, they got Fourth Sister-in-law's guidance. If not, their grades will be worse." Zhou Xiao Mei pointed out.
"That's right." Mother Zhou agreed.
It was because of this daughter-in-law that her youngest son's three sons were all talented.
When speaking of this, how much respect was gained?
The two old ladies next door knew that her two grandsons attended Bei University and always envied her.
Xu Sheng Mei didn't say anything.
However, Zhou Xiao Mei didn't let her go. She looked at her and said, "Sheng Mei, do you have any against your aunt (Qing He)?"
"No...no." Xu Sheng Mei hurriedly answered: "Aunt, why do you say that?"
"Aunt said this naturally because Aunt understands your aunt (Qing He). If you have any matter, say it directly to her. Don't talk about it behind her back." Zhou Xiao Mei stared at her.
"Aunt, I really didn't." Xu Sheng Mei's eyes reddened and said aggrievedly.
"It's fine if you didn't. Let's watch TV." Zhou Xiao Mei waved her hand.
The reason why Zhou Xiao Mei can get along with Lin Qing He was because their temperament was somewhat similar. They weren't the kind to stuff it inside.
Zhou Xiao Mei didn't even bother to talk when seeing this niece's persistent denial.
"Don't worry about your aunt and your uncle's matter. If your uncle listens to your aunt, I will rest assured for the rest of my life." Mother Zhou stated.
After having the chatter about complaints about unfilial daughters-in-law with the two old ladies next door, Mother Zhou felt that Fourth Daughter-in-law was faultless.
Because of this, Xu Sheng Mei couldn't focus on watching TV.
Zhou Xiao Mei murmured to Su Da Lin when they went to sleep at night: "This girl, Sheng Mei. WHta is up with her? I felt there's something in her speech tonight. She is trying sow discord in the relationship between Fourth Sister-in-law and my mother."
"She... couldn't possibly?" Su Da Lin didn't have that much thought.
"Why do I feel that this girl is a bit like Second Sister-in-law? Unfeeling no matter how the relationship is nurtured." Zhou Xiao Mei continued.
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In Zhou Xiao Mei's eyes, her second sister-in-law got a white-eyed wolf trait.
But what happened tonight made Zhou Xiao Mei feel uncomfortable. Her fourth sister-in-law was very kind to this niece.
She brought her from her hometown and only had to watch the clothing store. The monthly salary was the same as Aunt Ma who washed the dishes, but food and accommodation were included.
The likes of clothes, quilts, electric fans, etc., had all been paid.
What was available was what she ate.
It can be said that Zhou Xiao Mei's life in the county wasn't as good as Xu Sheng Mei's here.
In addition, her fourth sister-in-law wanted to train them. Er Ni and Hu Zi were sent to evening classes for further study and advancement. If Xu Sheng Mei wanted to, she could go.
All this got in return were Xu Sheng Mei's these words tonight?
The more Zhou Xiao Mei thought about it, the angrier she became. She felt that this niece, Xu Sheng Mei was a bit of a white-eyed wolf. Not remembering the good!
Clueless to his wife's mental twist and turns, Su Da Lin said: "Go...to... bed earlier."
"Let's sleep then." Zhou Xiao Mei understood that he would have to get up early to open a shop tomorrow, and nodded.
"I want... want it." To her surprise, Su Da Lin said.
Zhou Xiao Mei was taken aback. Then she gave him a light hammer. Su Da Lin, who had mutton, smiled and flipped over.
Zhou Xiao Mei fell asleep soundly after being distracted like this.
She didn't tell her fourth sister-in-law about this. This was to avoid adding trouble for her fourth sister-in-law.
Lin Qing He was in a good mood recently. The mutton soup stewed by Zhou Qing Bai was really flavorful and tasty.
What's more, he would separately cook a goji soup broth for her to have before going to bed.
"Eating like this, I will get fat." Lin Qing He muttered.
"It's better to be plumper. You're too thin." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Lin Qing He rolled her eyes. How was she too thin? She was just right like this. She could wear all kinds of clothes.
"Eat more." Zhou Qing Bai had a twinkle in his eyes.
Lin Qing He only drank the soup. She didn't eat meat. Under Zhou Qing Bai's urging, she nibbled a few and Zhou Qing Bai ate the rest.
The couple went to brush their teeth after eating and then rested.
Don't know if it was because winter was here or they had much mutton since Zhou Qing Bai was always restless during the night. It won't stop until Lin Qing He give it to him.
Lin Qing He basically left him in control. However, Lin Qing He suddenly remembered one day.
Her period was late by two days this month?
Lin Qing He froze. Zhou Qing Bai asked, "What's wrong?"
"It's nothing." Lin Qing He shook her head, but her mind couldn't help but wonder.
Her menstruation was always punctual. After some counting, it actually hadn't come today? It was two days late.
Thinking how active Zhou Qing Bai was in this while. Basically, it was every day...
Lin Qing He's heartbeat slowed by a beat.
How could possibly Zhou Qing Bai know what his wife was thinking? He wanted to toss around again.
Lin Qing He quickly interjected: "I'm tired tonight. Let's go to bed early."
Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her. Thinking that she was indeed tired these days, he said: "Then go to sleep."
So he hugged his wife and went to sleep contentedly.
Lin Qing He was a little worried. Was she pregnant? But it can't be. She did the ligation. Was it possible that she can still be pregnant?
Lin Qing He kept on thinking until twelve o'clock. As for Zhou Qing Bai, he already slept like a pig. Worry-free.
Lin Qing He couldn't help but squeezed his face. This baddie. He was clueless about the good thing he did and can still sleep so soundly.
"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai opened his eyes drowsily.
"Hold me to sleep." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Qing Bai put her in his arms and the couple slept together.
Now the snow outside was a bit heavy. Still, it was warm inside.
Lin Qing He only had two classes the next morning. After these two classes were over, Lin Qing He quietly came to the hospital for examination.
"Menstruation delayed for three days does not necessarily mean pregnancy. Is there any discomfort in the body?" the doctor asked.
"No." Lin Qing He shook her head and couldn't help saying: "It used to be very punctual."
Counting today, this was the third day. There was still no feeling of it coming. Lin Qing He was a little scared.
"How is your appetite these days?" the doctor asked again.
"I have a very good appetite. Always eat a lot. What's more, I often get sleepy." Lin Qing He mentioned.
Not to mention the delayed menstruation, she had a good appetite and was sleepy. She can fall asleep on the table while preparing for class!
"It's very easy to get tired." Lin Qing He continued on.
She used to have four classes in the morning,. It was all right. Today, she only had two classes and she already felt tired.
"It's really possible that you are pregnant," the doctor said while looking at her.
"But I have been ligated." Lin Qing He couldn't help but said. Her face showed her mixed feelings. She didn't know whether she was happy or unhappy.
"There are chances of one in ten thousand that the ligation failed. Some time ago, someone who was similar to you came over. Her man was ligated but she was still pregnant. Fortunately, the relationship between husband and wife is good, otherwise, there would be family conflicts."The doctor explained.
"But... but my youngest son is already thirteen years old. Fourteen after the New Year. I haven't been pregnant for so many years, so how come now..." Lin Qing He stammered.
"Have you eaten something good recently?" In midst of writing a docket, the doctor spoke without looking up.
"Eat mutton for more than half a month." Lin Qing He answered.
"Okay, let's have a checkup." The doctor said after completing the docket.
Lin Qing He went for an examination in a panic. Then came over with a report, with a relaxed look on her face: "Look, doctor, I'm not pregnant!"
She was still a little afraid of birthing children. She was now thirty-five. If she was pregnant, she would be regarded as advanced maternal age (AMA). It was simply scary!
"You can't say that." The doctor read the document and said, "It's also possible that the time is too short to be detected."
Lin Qing He's expression froze. The doctor spoke, "Your symptoms are very consistent with early pregnancy. I suggest you come back for a check-up again in a week. Of course, if you have menstruation during this period, you don't need to come back."
When Lin Qing He came to the dumpling shop, she saw Zhou Qing Bai making mutton dumplings. She couldn't resist the urge to beat him.
Zhou Qing Bai looked confusedly at his wife.
"Don't pretend with me!" Lin Qing He snorted.
"What's wrong?" Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows.
Lin Qing He ignored him. She turned around and went back home. Zhou Xuan was writing a thesis at the desk on the second floor. Zhou Qing Bai yelled, "Second, come down and work."
"I'm busy." Zhou Xuan responded.
"Right now." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Zhou Xuan came down first. Zhou Qing Bai dumped his work to him and chased after his wife.
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Zhou Qing Bai was also a little anxious. His wife was clearly in a bad mood today and he didn't know why.
Lin Qing He arrived home and saw him trailing after her. She uttered in surprise: "Why are you back?"
"Second is there." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Lin Qing He gave him a blank look before entering the house.
Zhou Qing Bai brewed her a cup of honey. Lin Qing He was still a little daze while drinking the honey water.
"Wife, what's up?" Zhou Qing Bai hesitated.
Lin Qing He glanced at him. She didn't want to tell him. It might turn into a misunderstanding? However, Lin Qing He felt that the possibility of misunderstanding was relatively low.
She couldn't torment herself. This baddie caused it, so he should let him know.
Finally, she spoke: "My period has been delayed for three days. It still hasn't come yet."
Zhou Qing Bai knew his wife's thing's timing accurately. But he had been a little bit wild during this period, so it was inevitable that he will not remember it.
Now being reminded by his wife, he remembered.
Seeing him appeared dazed, Lin Qing He knew that he had misunderstood. She didn't have the mood swings she gets during her period and said: "I went to the hospital for an examination."
"What did the doctor say?" Zhou Qing Bai hurriedly asked.
His wife's thing had always been on time. Rarely missed. Even if there was, it was a day or two. Never three days.
"There was nothing wrong according to the report, but the doctor said..." Lin Qing He pursed her lips.
"What did they say?" Zhou Qing Bai couldn't help being a little worried.
Lin Qing He hammered him: "Look what good things you did."
Zhou Qing Bai didn't understand at first. When he saw his wife behave like this, he was shocked. His face displayed incredulous.
He stared at his wife in a daze. His hands trembled: "Wife, what... what did the doctor say?"
Lin Qing He gave him an eye roll and said: "Don't be so excited. The report says I am not pregnant!"
Zhou Qing Bai deflated like a leaking balloon.
Lin Qing He couldn't help it. She pinched his face and said: "You conscienceless man. I'm thirty-five years old and you still expect me to be pregnant? Aren't you worry about me being too old and it being risky?
"You are not old. You are young." Zhou Qing Bai comforted.
Lin Qing He was satisfied now. Seeing that his face couldn't hide his disappointment, she turned away: "The doctor said, although the report said that I'm not pregnant, but it does not necessarily mean I'm not pregnant."
Zhou Qing Bai froze and stared at his wife.
"It's also possible that the time is too short to be checked out. But it's very likely that I am pregnant." Lin Qing He aggrievedly stated.
She also had that feeling. She became sleepy and tired easily. And her appetite was particularly good. It wasn't like this before.
The dimming glow on Zhou Qing Bai's face brightened and flared up again.
After all, he was really diligent during this time and his wife let him indulge. With the exception of last night, he really hadn't missed for a single day.
Zhou Qing Bai's eyes were full of smiles and joy. He felt like his whole body didn't where to put his hands and feet.
"Qing Bai, if I am pregnant, what do we do?" Lin Qing He worried.
Zhou Qing Bai immediately comforted her: "Don't be afraid. With our current conditions, there's nothing to worry about."
Lin Qing He aggrievedly look at him: "Do you really want me to have a baby?" She was this old. Not young anymore. If she was in the countryside, she was at age of holding her grandchildren.
Zhou Qing Bai hurriedly soothed: "If you are, then give birth. This is our fate with this child."
Lin Qing He felt aggrieved to death. At this age, she still had to go for a fourth child. Was there anymore unlucky than her?
"There will be family planning next year." Lin Qing He continued.
"Perfect, our child will be here next year. It'll be in time. After giving birthing, we're done." Zhou Qing Bai responded.
He had asked his wife about it. It was at the end of next year. The child will be born around the Mid-Autumn Festival next year.
A calm person like Zhou Qing Bai was very excited.
"Wife, go and lie down on the bed. Is there anywhere uncomfortable? I'll rub it for you? Why don't you ask other teachers to substitute the lessons?" Zhou Qing Bai said.
Lin Qing He had the anger but not the energy and replied, "Forget it. I don't know if I am pregnant or not. Don't talk about it outside and cause a joke."
"You must be pregnant." Zhou Qing Bai declared firmly: "You have a very good appetite these past few days."
Lin Qing He swept a glance at him. Zhou Qing Bai said, "Okay, let's not tell anyone about it yet."
Though he said that, but as long as it was a discerning person, they can tell that he was so floating in happiness.
Especially when Lin Qing He's period still didn't come the next day.
It hadn't arrived for the fourth day.
Lin Qing He was already in despair.
"Second, support your mother to go to school. The ground is icy. Keep a good eye out!" Zhou Qing Bai instructed Zhou Xuan.
Zhou Xuan nodded and agreed.
Zhou Gui Lai came up and asked: "Dad, what's wrong with you? Why do I see you grinning non-stop since yesterday until now?"
Zhou Qing Bai was in a good mood and didn't mind. He said, "You also support your mother there. Then head to your school."
"Becoming an old buddha now." Zhou Gui Lai muttered in surprise.
Second Brother was enough. Why include him?
"Don't listen to your dad's madness. Quickly go to school." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
Then she went to class by herself. Zhou Xuan didn't support but he did keep watch. After arriving at Bei University, he asked, "Mom, are you feeling unwell anywhere? Do you want to ask for a leave?"
"The winter vacation is almost here, so why ask for a leave?" Lin Qing He waved her hand.
It was December. There were about 20 days until the holiday break. This year's holiday was relatively long. From the twenty of December until the Lantern Festival (15th of lunar January).
Lin Qing He went to class. During the lecture, she was hoping for her period to come.
But it was a pity. Whether it was morning or afternoon, it still didn't come. One can guess Lin Qing He's mood.
When she came back and saw Zhou Qing Bai, he wasn't acting like his usual self. It wasn't pleasing to her eyes.
B"Wife, have some white fungus and red dates soup." Zhou Qing Bai brought a bowl of white fungus and red dates soup over. Lin Qing He just happened to be a little thirsty, so she harrumphed and reluctantly had it.
After finishing, her anger was suppressed. Then she sighed.
"Qing Bai, think of a name." Lin Qing He said while looking at Zhou Qing Bai.
Counting today, this was already the fourth day. Never happened before. And combined with her symptoms, Lin Qing He basically concluded that she was really pregnant.
Zhou Qing Bai's eyes were full of delight: "I will go back to look up the dictionary at night and make a good one."
After returning home in the evening, Zhou Qing Bai flipped through the dictionary in the room.
If it's a son, it's Zhou Huai Wen. If it's a girl, it's Zhou Bao Bao.
Lin Qing He: "..."
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When dreaming at night, Zhou Qing Bai was in cloud nine as he held his precious baby girl.
But he was destined to be disappointed.
Lin Qing He, who was asleep, woke up suddenly in the middle of the night.
That familiar feeling!
But she didn't need to get out of bed. She was prepared!
Zhou Qing Bai was awakened by her movement. He hurriedly said: "What's wrong? Feeling unwell?"
Lin Qing He took in how nervous this man appeared. Thinking of how happy he was in these two days, Lin Qing He pursed her lips. She couldn't bear to tell him and decided to let him sleep well.
"It's nothing. Just thirsty." Lin Qing He replied.
Zhou Qing Bai got up, went out, and brought in a glass of warm water. Lin Qing He drank it, then lay down and continued to sleep.
Zhou Qing Bai was nervous. Seeing that she was asleep with a smile on her face, he was sure that there was nothing wrong, So he pulled the quilt in place and drowsed off.
Early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai had already gone to the dumpling shop. Zhou Gui Lai brought over a delicious breakfast.
"Mom, are you feeling unwell anywhere?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.
Lin Qing He's feeling was in a knot.
This time, her period really tormented people.
But fortunately, their sons didn't know. Otherwise, this mix-up would really lose their face.
"Nowhere." Lin Qing He replied: "Have you ever eaten?"
"I have." Zhou Gui Lai nodded. He was relieved after making sure his mother's complexion was indeed okay. Then he was confused. Why did his father treat his mother like ceramics these past two days?
Lin Qing He asked while eating, "How is your father's mood today?"
"My dad is in a good mood today. Like he picked up some treasure." Zhou Gui Lai answered and then looked at his mother: "Mom, tell me the truth. From what I see, my dad is in a high spirit these past few days. Simply like he can fly. I have never seen him so happy before."
Lin Qing He sighed.
What can she say?
After finishing, she got Third to clean up the dishes and go to the dumpling shop. She went to class.
Along the way, she began to think, what can she do to make her Qing bai happy?
In the past two days, she thought she was pregnant. There was no shortage of her acting up. One time she was like this, another she was like that. She showed him attitude.
But he didn't express any complaint at all.
Not only did he have no complaints, but on the contrary, he coaxed her and treated her as an ancestor.
At this moment, she was feeling guilty. Especially guilty.
But she couldn't figure it out. What was going on? It was fine before, but this time it was delayed for four days. On top of that, he was so diligent before and she had those symptoms. She naturally thought like that.
After all, she hadn't truly been pregnant or given birth despite having three grown sons. So what experience could she have?
It was a bit like saying that it was windy when it was rain.
After the morning lectures, she didn't dare to face her Qing Bai. She headed straight to the apartment building. Zhou Qing Bai left the shop to his second son to manage and he returned with a rib and lotus congee.
Lin Qing He felt even more guilty when she saw her Qing Bai like this. Zhou Qing Bai said, "What's wrong? Quickly eat. It'll get cold in a bit."
"Qing Bai." Lin Qing He stared at him.
Zhou Qing Bai looked back at her and uttered, "Huh?"
Lin Qing He gave him a glance before bowing her head to eat. After eating, Zhou Qing Bai cleaned up the dishes and said, "Do you still have classes in the afternoon?"
"There are two classes." Lin Qing He said.
"Then I will pick you up."
"No need. I head over there after class." Lin Qinghe shook her head.
Zhou Qing Bai responded: "Then you go rest first."
Lin Qing He was indeed a little tired when she arrived here. She really got tired easily. So she went to nap first.
But there was no way to conceal such things.
And Lin Qing He didn't intend to hide it. So in the evening, when the couple went into the room after dinner, Lin Qing He confessed after closing the door.
"Qing Bai, that...that came." When Lin Qing He said this, she lowered his head like a kindergarten kid who had made a mistake. Completely afraid to look at her Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai paused: "What came?"
"That." Lin Qing He pursed her lips. Looking at him, she stated: "I'm not pregnant. It came last night."
Zhou Qing Bai was completely stunned. Lin Qing He quickly explained, "Qing Bai, I didn't do it on purpose. You know that I'm inexperienced, so with my previous symptoms... I misunderstood. Don't be mad." Toward the end, she can barely hear her quiet voice.
She got a guilty conscience. Lin Qing He had never been so guilty in her life.
Zhou Qing Bai saw his wife like this and responded, "Not pregnant, then not pregnant."
Lin Qing He peeked at him. She hurriedly went out and brewed him a cup of honey water. Zhou Qing Bai glanced at his wife. He took it and drank it.
"Wife, I'm not sad." Zhou Qing Bai said calmly.
He didn't sleep all night. The next day, he didn't start his business the next day. He wrote a piece of paper and stuck it on the door: "Closed for a day."
"My dad wants to rest?" Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai were both taken aback.
Not only them but also Hu Zi and Zhou Er Ni.
"Go about your business." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
She knew that this big misunderstanding was made too much damage to her Qing Bai. He longed for it. He hadn't wished it for many years was unable to get it.
He finally had hope but didn't expect it to be an empty basket. How can he not be disappointed and lost?
The news that Zhou Qing Bai had stopped business for one day was informed to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou by Xu Sheng Mei.
"Your uncle didn't open the door all day?" Mother Zhou asked in surprise.
"En. I don't know what happened. My uncle was very happy two days ago. I could see him smiling. I don't know what's going on today. He stayed at the apartment building all day." Xu Sheng Mei answered.
"Did he quarrel with your aunt?" Mother Zhou wondered.
"What quarrel? Don't blindly get involved." Father Zhou snapped at her.
"I'm not. But to not even open the shop. How can this do?" Mother Zhou said.
Su Da Lin and Zhou Xiao Mei came back from outside. It was only 6 o'clock at this time. They closed early today.
"Sheng Mei, you got off work so early?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"En. It's snowing heavily today, so the store closed early." Xu Sheng Mei nodded.
"Xiao Mei, have you seen your fourth sister-in-law?" Mother Zhou hurriedly asked.
"No. What happened to Fourth Sister-in-law?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked after removing her scarf.
"Your fourth sister-in-law and your fourth brother seem to be quarreling. Today, your fourth brother didn't open the shop for a day." Mother Zhou said.
Zhou Xiao Mei was shocked and turned to Xu Sheng Mei: "Your uncle didn't open the shop today?"
"En." Xu Sheng Mei nodded.
"It's still early now. Go and have a look." Mother Zhou said.
"Okay. But Mother, don't worry. It's impossible for my fourth brother and my fourth sister-in-law to quarrel." Zhou Xiao Mei responded and put her scarf on again.
Su Da Lin followed. The couple came over to the apartment building.
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Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai nestled on the sofa as they watched TV. They happened to buy a pack of chestnuts from outside. So she peeled them for her family's Qing Bai to eat, while they were at it.
As for the children, they were sent out by Lin Qing He. Don't come back and disturb them before nine o'clock.
"This chestnut is a good thing for nourishing the kidney and spleen. Eat more and get nourishment. Once it's gone, let's work hard. Also, eat more mutton and beef. There will definitely be a chance." She peeled the chestnut and fed it to him.
Zhou Qing Bai ate the chestnuts. Watching TV, he said, "You don't want to give birth."
"Who said I don't want to give birth?" Lin Qing He replied immediately. Then she turned his face from the TV and looked at him and said: "Don't know how much I love you!"
Zhou Qing Bai still liked to hear these words but he didn't say anything. He turned his face to continue watching TV.
"Qing Bai, don't be angry. I didn't expect this. Speaking of it, I'm disappointed. I'm already preparing to be a mother and for the high risk pregnancy." Lin Qing He said.
"I felt you are quite pleased." Zhou Qing Bai pointed out.
"How could I? I'm quite disappointed. Really, when I mistakenly thought I was pregnant, I somewhat couldn't accept it. But because it was our child, I tried to adapt." Lin Qing He responded.
Zhou Qing Bai's expression eased.
Lin Qing He continued to speak nicely and to coax. By the time it was almost eight o'clock, Zhou Qing Bai's expression had already improved a lot.
The atmosphere around the couple was just right when Zhou Xiao Mei knocked on the door.
Lin Qing He went out to open the door. When she saw both of them at the door, she said: "Come in the house. What's the matter? It's still snowing, why are you coming here?"
The room was warm. Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin were relieved when they came in.
It was really cold outside today. Winter in the capital was much colder than in their hometown.
"Sheng Mei said Fourth Brother didn't open the shop today. My parents were worried. We just closed the shop and heard it when we got home. So we came over and have a look." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
Lin Qing He poured two cups of warm water for the two of them and said, "It's not a big matter. No need to come here specifically for this."
"Have chestnuts." Zhou Qing Bai said to Su Da Lin.
"Okay." Su Da Lin nodded with a smile.
"Fourth Brother, what's happened to you? Are you feeling well?" Zhou Xiao Mei looked at her fourth brother and spoke.
"En." Zhou Qing Bai responded.
"If you feel uncomfortable, you need to rest more." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
She was saying, with the way her fourth brother was, how could he possibly not open the shop. It gotta be an illness. He did appear a little sick and unenergetic.
"Go back and tell our parents to not worry." Zhou Qing Bai said.
"Alright." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.
"It's really cold today. Is it warm enough on your side?" Lin Qing He asked.
"We won't freeze." Zhou Xiao Mei answered. She and Su Da Lin brought two big quilts over by themselves. However, this wasn't enough. After they came here, they ordered two big quilts. Only then, it was warm.
Because her fourth brother didn't have any problems, Zhou Xiao Mei wasn't concerned anymore. She told her fourth sister-in-law about making another mutton soup at their side.
In winter it was mutton soup. Once spring, it'll be replaced with soy milk.
"Don't know if Da Lin's idea will work out?" Zhou Xiao Mei finished.
"It definitely will. Business will be good." Looking at Su Da Lin, Lin Qing He said: "Brother-in-law, you don't have to hesitate. Do whatever you want. Anyway, you got the bun shop as the pillar. It won't do badly."
"En." Su Da Lin nodded.
Lin Qing He peeled the chestnuts for Zhou Qing Bai, and said, "Have you two visited the landlord?"
"We have. But from the look of it, she didn't plan to sell it." Zhou Xiao Mei pursed her lips.
Have to say, they didn't care about that shop very much before. But now, Zhou Xiao Mei really wanted to buy it.
The business was really good and stable. Now that they were completely familiar with it, it was indeed a bad idea to change places.
But after visiting, they knew the landlord really had no intention to sell it.
"Not planning to sell now doesn't mean not wanting to sell in the future. You should save first but you have to be mentally prepared. You should buy your own store. Otherwise, when the landlord sees your business is doing well, the rent will increase to drive you out so they can do it themselves. This is a normal occurrence." Lin Qing He said.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, do you plan to buy yours?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"We bought it." Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.
"Bought it? When did you buy it?" Zhou Xiao Mei was taken aback.
Su Da Lin also looked Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai in surprise.
Lin Qing He smiled: "It was bought a week ago. It is your fourth brother's dumpling shop."
"You bought it for a week and I haven't heard Fourth Sister-in-law mention it before." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"Aren't I telling you two now?" Lin Qing He said with a smile: "But don't say anything to our parent's side yet."
"Okay." Zhou Xiao Mei promised. Then she hurriedly continued: "Fourth Sister-in-law, how much did the dumpling shop cost?"
"Four thousand yuan." Lin Qing He told her.
About the shop, only old Wang and Eldest Son knew. Neither of them would talk about it, so it was no problem.
As for the price, it was to psychologically prepare Zhou Xiao Mei. At that time, her shop wouldn't be so cheap, even it wasn't a duplex.
"So expensive?" Zhou Xiao Mei gasped.
Su Da Lin frowned.
Zhou Qing Bai had mentioned it before, but it was just a guess. After all, it was only seven or eight hundred for the ones in his hometown. Sometimes it was nine or ten hundred.
But the shops here in the capital were actually that expensive?
"Try saving money to buy it. You won't regret it in the future." Lin Qing He advised.
"But it's too expensive. What's more, our landlord may not necessarily want to sell it." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.
"You can increase the price a bit. If she still won't budge, then drop it. Find another place nearby." Lin Qing He said.
When Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin went back, they were thinking about this. First, they told Father Zhou and Mother Zhou why the dumpling shop didn't open. Then, the couple went to wash and prepare to go to bed.
"Shall we buy one next year?" Zhou Xiao Mei whispered when the children were all asleep.
"Too...too expensive." Su Da Lin hesitated.
It was indeed expensive. A shop cost four thousand yuan. How much money was this? So far, all the belongings in his family were about this number.
How long had he accumulated? Almost from Da Lin starting to work until now. More than ten years of savings.
"It's expensive, but Fourth Sister-in-law bought the dumpling shop. And business is great. If this shop belongs to us, we won't have to worry about it in the future. Just like a hen laying golden eggs." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"I...I will...consider some...more." Su Da Lin said.
Zhou Xiao Mei nodded and didn't say anything. Such an important matter required more pondering.
However, Zhou Xiao Mei felt that it wouldn't be wrong to follow her fourth sister-in-law. The shop would be their own, so it would be safe to do a business.
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Zhou Qing Bai took one day off. The next day, he opened the shop.
He felt disappointed when thinking of this misunderstanding, but what else could he do? Life had to move on.
But he also secretly decided to eat more good stuff in the future and strive to create a miracle in his wife's belly.
Ever since then, Lin Qing He noticed her Qing Bai paid great attention to his wellness.
He even sought an old traditional Chinese doctor to prescribe a few medicinal bundles, which were for nourishment.
So after Lin Qing He's aunt left for three days, she experienced the might of her Qing Bai's norishing diet.
Her heart was simply close to crying.
No do, no die. Since she did, she had to make up for it even she kneeled down.
When it was La Ba Festival, Zhou Qing Bai made a big pot of La Ba congee. The family gathered around to eat La Ba congee in the morning.
On this snowy day, the business really suffered a lot.
It was the same Lin Qing He's clothing store. Business was a little bleak.
So Lin Qing He asked Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Xu Sheng Mei: "Do you three want to go back? If you want to go back, I will give you a holiday starting on the 20th. Come back next year after the Lantern Festival."
"I won't go back." Zhou Er Ni shook her head.
"I don't want to either. I have to attend classes." Hu Zi also said.
He and Zhou Er Ni still got classes. Although the evening school will be closed on the 15th, Hu Zi still didn't want to go back. He wanted to stay and see what New Year was like in the capital.
"But...but I want to go back." Xu Sheng Mei was taken aback and hesitated.
"You want to go back? We don't have time to accompany you. Do you know how to travel back by yourself?" Hu Zi looked at her.
"If Sheng Mei wants to go back, Huzi, go with her." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
Hu Zi sighed, "I really don't want to go back."
"You're not going back, so you're going to let Sheng Mei go back alone?" Lin Qing He scolded him: "Don't you know to have a tender heart for the fair sex? How will you get a wife in the future?"
"I'm still a child and you talk about this with me, Aunt." Hu Zi grinned.
"Still a child. Would you believe that your mother will start finding a match for you this New Year if you hadn't come here? If it goes well, maybe this time next year, you will be a married man." Lin Qing He stated.
Hu Zi believed it because when he was sixteen, his mother had already started talking about it.
But he didn't expect that the plan couldn't keep up with the changes. When he came to the capital, it would naturally go down the drain.
"Alright. I will go back this year, but let me say it first. If I go back this year, I won't go back next year. I don't know what New Year is like in the capital." Hu Zi said.
This statement was similar to what Zhou Kai said before.
"Then properly bring Sheng Mei back and there is no problem." Lin Qing He responded.
In fact, it wasn't too difficult. After all, even a little girl like Zhou Liu Ni can find her way by herself, let alone those who had been here for almost a year.
Because she decided to give Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mei a holiday, Lin Qing He went to notify the young boss, Wang Yuan. After the current last batch gets completed, the rest didn't need to be made.
At the same time, her small workshop was also going to get a holiday.
Paid vacations weren't popular nowadays. She planned to let them work until the fifteenth day of December and then give everyone a vacation.
They were going to be off until the fifteenth of January.
No more, no less. Exactly one-month holiday.
When the Lantern Festival is over, they will continue to work at the small workshop.
Lin Qing He came over to the small workshop to announce this today.
"Have a holiday so soon?" Old Madam Xu was a little bit reluctant. If they get a holiday, then there will be no salary and nothing to do for a month.
How much better it was to continue making clothes over here?
There was a coal-burning stove in the small workshop, so it was warm. The working environment was so wonderful that they were a little bit reluctant to go back.
"It's just a holiday. It's the same to continue next year," Lin Qing He said.
That was how the matter was settled.
Once it was the fifteenth day of December, it was the last day before the holiday start. Lin Qing He's clothing store welcomed its New Year promotion.
On this cold weather, a large notice was hung up. 20% off sale! Large stock clearance!
From 15th to 18th December. Business was blazing for three consecutive days.
Zhou Er Ni and Xu Sheng Mei's shop was basically cleared out.
Xu Sheng Mei went directly to her grandparent's place and be lazy. Zhou Er Ni came over to Hu Zi and Ma Cheng Min's side to help out.
Because Lin Qing He had ordered a batch of goods with Wang Yuan later on, there were still some left here.
When the last few dozens or so items were left in stock, Lin Qing He asked Zhou Xiao Mei if she wanted them when they were at the bathhouse.
"I want. These days, I've been bored to death." Zhou Xiao Mei said unreservedly.
Su Da Lin can still handle the business at the bun shop. After all, it was very cold. The business was relatively bleak. He can completely manage by himself.
So these few dozens were given to Zhou Xiao Mei.
The workers under Lin Qing He had completely gone on holiday.
Zhou Xiao Mei got the capability. She sold all her clothes in two days. She was overjoyed as she made a small sum before the New Year.
When she brought the money to her fourth sister-in-law, she said: "Next spring, I will still get clothes from Fourth Sister-in-law to sell on the street."
"As long as you can handle it." Lin Qing He accepted the money without objection.
"With Father and Mother here, how can not be free." Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.
She lived with her parent. The two older ones have gone to school. Father Zhou will pick them up every day. As for the two younger ones, either Mother Zhou mind them, or she will. If not, they will go to the bun shop and be with Su Da Lin. No trouble at all.
It can be said that having Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, Su Da Lin and Zhou Xia Mei had it much easier.
Otherwise, Zhou Xiao Mei can't do anything. The kids were still young. She can't free her hands to do anything.
"Mother always said she felt embarrassed. She came over here and haven't been able to help Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
Lin Qing He mentally said she was thankful that her mother-in-law didn't to make trouble. She really didn't expect any help.
On the surface, she said: "No need. Da Wa and his brothers are already this big. When they were younger, they often made their grandmother worry about them. Also, Qing Bai and I brought them here to enjoy life. No need to worry. "
As for the old couple being willing to help with their youngest son-in-law and youngest daughter, there was nothing to criticize. It was human nature.
Lin Qing He's words reached Mother Zhou's ears. Mother Zhou was very relieved.
Zhou Xiao Mei envied: "If I can have a daughter-in-law like my fourth sister-in-law in the future, then I will be blessed."
"How old is Cheng Cheng? He will have to go to university in the future. What's more, look at your age. Already thinking about daughter-in-law. Not a sense of propriety." Mother Zhou amusedly told off but her face was completely painted with content.
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When Mother Zhou went to bed at night, she chattered with Father Zhou.
"Next door's old Zhu's daughter-in-law is really a bit outrageous. Old Madam Zhu and her husband are already at this age and she didn't care about them." Mother Zhou said: "There is also old Hu Family. They gave birth to four sisters. They only got one son and he married a wife that wasn't filial to Hu old couple."
How could Father Zhou not know what his wife meant, so he satisfied her itch: "Not everyone can have a life like you."
Mother Zhou broke into a grin: "Why do you say that?"
Obviously waiting for her spouse to praise her.
Father Zhou knew his wife well, so he said: "We have worked hard for a lifetime. Despite how hard it was before, we all overcame it. From now on, let's live a good life here. Let alone those in our hometown, even the local elderlies may not have a life better than us."
"Speaking of which, I kind of want to go back with Sheng Mei and Hu Zi." Mother
Zhou merrily stated.
Why go back?
Naturally, to wear new stuff from top to toe, from the inside to the outside. If she went back like this, how much face would she gain? It'll make all the village's young and old madams envy to death
"Why don't you go back? Hu Zi and Sheng Mei are going to catch the ride tomorrow." Father Zhou responded.
"The journey is too much." Mother Zhou shook her head.
The journey to the capital made a deep impression on her. It was a toil on her. She couldn't stand up at all.
So even if I want to go back, he flinches, but when he thinks of the road along the way, he shrinks.
"It's okay if you don't go back. Er Wa said that during the New Year, we will take pictures together. When the times come, take few more pictures." Father Zhou said.
"Alright." Mother Zhou was delighted and then said: "Da Wa's mother is working hard over there. It's a cold day and she has to go to class."
"Qing Bai will take more care. It's enough that we aren't making trouble. Let's sleep." Father Zhou said.
Mother Zhou didn't say anything, nodded, and went to bed.
At this moment, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai hadn't fallen asleep yet. Hu Zi and Xu Sheng Mi were going back. She prepared some stuff for them.
It was the usual. One roast duck per family. Also, two packets of candies.
First Sister, Second Sister, as well as the three brothers from the old Zhou family, and Third Brother Lin from her side all got a share. They can get Zhou Yang to send it over. There was no major problem.
There wasn't a lot of possession, because the clothes can be worn directly on the body. Although it was a bit heavy, it kept the cold out.
Carry two more bags and these things and they'll go back.
Everything was packed. Zhou Xuan, who was on vacation, was ordered to send them off the next day.
Lin Qing He hadn't woken up yet. She was also on winter vacation. It was a rare chance to sleep in, so why not.
On the day the two went back, Lin Qing He started gathering the New Year's food.
After getting Second and Third to join her, the mother and sons went shopping.
"I wonder if your eldest brother will come back this year." Lin Qing He couldn't help but say when buying dried golden pomfret, "This golden pomfret is your eldest brother's favorite."
Zhou Gui Lai said, "Mom, we like to eat it too."
"Don't you have it all year round?" Lin Qing He disgruntled responded.
"My eldest brother is just going to the military school. Not becoming an ascetic monk. It's not as bad as you said it is, Mom. I heard that the food there is excellent." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Zhou Xuan comforted: "Don't worry, Mom. The food is excellent."
After all, they have to train every day. The physical energy consumption was huge. The food will naturally be great.
However, in such a place, they will just gobble it all up, no matter whether the food was good or not.
Lin Qinghe bought ten dried golden pomfret. Then she brought them over to buy eggs.
Now the private sector had started, there were chickens and eggs being sold. Everything was easily available. After entering December, Lin Qing He had made some homemade bacon and hung it.
Zhou Qing Bai had frozen pork and lamb chops over at his side. Like a lot.
So not a lot needed to be bought.
Lin Qing He and her two sons carried three chickens, a basket of eggs, and more than ten one jin dried fish over to the dumpling shop.
Zhou Qing Bai was in the middle of making dumplings and said, "These are enough for the New Year."
"I don't know if Eldest will come back. Got to get two more chickens." Lin Qing He said.
"When Mom went to the market, all she thinks of is Eldest Brother when she sees something." Zhou Gui Lai mentioned, "Dad, I think we are going to fall out of favor."
"You are the only one who fell out of favor." Zhou Xuan said with a smile.
Zhou Gui Lai replied: "Why do you say that? I am the youngest in our family."
"After the new year, you're fourteen. There is no preferential treatment." Zhou Xuan waved his hand.
The family chattered and laughed. They were especially content. Lin Qing He was content too. Quietly, she raised her three sons so well, right?
"Take your grandparents around this year. Take a few more photos when that time comes." Lin Qing He said.
"Grandfather and Grandmother even told me to take them to the Great Wall next year. Can we go?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.
"Yes. Let's see if we are free at that time, If we are, let's go together." Lin Qing He nodded.
"Mom, the camera you promised me hasn't appeared yet. If we bought it earlier, we can use it this year." Zhou Gui Lai spoke.
He was currently longing for a camera.
"Next year." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
Zhou Qing Bai brought: "I saw in the newspaper that there are refrigerators imported from Russia. Costing more than 700 yuan."
Lin Qing He was surprised: "It's available?"
"Yes." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He often read the newspaper so he knew: "It's not very expensive."
Lin Qing He understood what he meant, and said, "Then let's take a look next year. If there is one, buy one?"
"I wonder if there is a washing machine. If there is, let's buy one." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded in response.
"Want to buy so many things? Does our family have enough money?" Zhou Gui Lai's expression immediately teared up. He felt that his camera might be pushed back again.
This was a refrigerator and a washing machine. How much would they cost? These were all luxury items.
"Enough," Lin Qing He responded casually.
"If it's not enough, then forget about my camera. Buy a refrigerator and washing machine." Although Zhou Gui Lai was reluctant, he still endured the pain and said.
Refrigerators need to be used to store meat in summer. The dumpling shop required a refrigerator. If not, it'll be very inconvenient.
And the washing machine. Need it to wash clothes, especially in summer. One has to use it every day. However, the camera was optional.
"Seeing how filial you are, I'll get your dad to work hard to earn money next year and try to buy one for you," Lin Qinghe said.
"Then wait until you make money next year." Zhou Gui Lai said.
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Zhou Kai returned on the 23th December.
He returned early in the morning. Lin Qing He was still asleep at that time. When she woke up, she saw him on the sofa watching TV in the living room.
Lin Qing He froze for a moment before uttering, "Eldest?" She wasn't sure if it was because she missed her eldest son too much that she had hallucinations?
"Mom." Zhou Kai raised his brows and greeted.
En. He had certainly come back. She wasn't dreaming.
Lin Qing He walked over to look at her eldest son, and said, "Why did you become so tanned?"
Zhou Kai's skin was indeed darker. The shade was a few degrees darker. Even during winter, his tan hadn't receded. Still as dark as autumn.
But have to say, his whole person appeared extraordinarily energetic.
"Training." Zhou Kai responded concisely.
Lin Qing He understood and asked, "Have you had breakfast? Your dad knows you are back?"
"I went to the dumpling shop before returning." Zhou Kai nodded and continued: "Waiting for Mom to wait and see me before I head to my grandparents' place."
"Then go. I'll stew a pig's stomach in chicken for you for lunch." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Kai grinned. He had heard from his brother at the dumpling shop, saying that his mother mentioned him every day in the past few days. Now he was back, she was going to treat him like a treasure.
Zhou Kai went to his grandparents' side. Lin Qing He came to the dumpling shop to have breakfast after freshening up. Then she began to prepare the pig's stomach in chicken.
Aunt Ma jollily said, "Young Kai appeared sturdier now."
"He does. But also, dark as black charcoal. How will he get a wife from now on." Lin Qing He smiling spoke.
Although she said it like that, her son was flawless in her heart. And if anyone else dares to express disdain, they can try?
Aunt Ma uttered: "You can worry about the rest but not him unable to get a wife. With the way Young Kai is, there's no worry. There are many girls with good eyes who want to marry him."
Lin Qing He beamed. Then she started to nimbly handle the pig's stomach and chicken.
"How are you going to cook this?" Aunt Ma didn't understand.
"The pig's stomach is stuffed on the chicken and then it's stewed. It is delicious and nourishes the stomach. Auntie, you can stew this for Uncle and the rest occasionally." Lin Qing He replied.
Seeing her son's healthy body, Lin Qing He naturally knew that the food wouldn't be bad. Even if it was like this, Lin Qing He wanted to cook up some good stuff for him.
It wasn't just pig's stomach in chicken. Lin Qing He had gone out to get a pig's head. Lunch was set, so this was reserved for the evening.
Eldest liked to eat braised pork head meat. Now he was back, she got to make it, right?
Zhou Gui Lai came to check. He was filled with envy: "Eldest Brother is lucky. He is family's favorite."
"If you are away from home for so long and then come back, we and Mom will favor you too." Zhou Xuan smiled.
Zhou Er Ni was helping her fourth aunt. She pursed her lips ain mirth: "Now Da Wa is back, Grandfather and Grandmother must be overjoyed over there."
Of course, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were overjoyed. Their eldest grandson came back, they were simply over the moon.
Although there were so many grandchildren, Zhou Kai was the veritable eldest grandson. He truly had Father Zhou and Mother's love.
So even when the original owner acted up a lot in the past, she got confidence as she got this grandson.
When Eldest Grandson came back, Mother Zhou's eyes reddened.
"It must be hard. When your father went to serve as a soldier, Grandmother also thought it was tough. Now you are going. Grandmother can't bear it." Mother Zhou said while latching onto her grandson.
Although Father Zhou was also delighted, he would definitely not hinder his grandson's progress. He disgruntedly uttered, "That's enough."
"What? Can't I say a few words?" Mother Zhou shot a glare.
Zhou Kai smiled: "Grandmother, the academy isn't as hard as you think it is. I had applied to increase the difficulty with the higher management."
It was indeed the application for increased difficulty. This was completely based on the standards of the special troops. He was fully adapted to it. There was a feeling of enjoyment in it.
He liked this kind of training.
So much so that he was called special training fanatic by his dorm mates.
"Increased the difficulty? If you can complete it, it's great. Is the increased difficulty really tough?" Mother Zhou asked.
"It's alright." Zhou Kai couldn't withstand his grandmother's question and changed the topic, "How is the youngest uncle and aunt's bun shop doing?"
"Business is very good. Your grandfather and I help out with minding Cheng Cheng and the others. So they can handle it." Mother Zhou replied.
"That's fine. Put in the effort here and it won't do badly in the future." Zhou Kai nodded.
Mother Zhou smiled and said, "Your aunt was a little worried before. But now she's not. She is very happy. Your mother also takes care of her. From time to time, she let her take clothes and sell them on the street. Your aunt had made a lot of money. "
Zhou Kai smiled.
"Have lunch here?" Mother Zhou continued.
"Not here. Grandfather, Grandmother you can eat as normal. My mother said she'll make me pig's stomach in chicken to nourish my stomach. I'll go home to eat." Zhou Kai said.
Mother Zhou was familiar with Fourth's wife's cooking. She nodded and said, "Should nourish you."
"It's getting cold in winter here. Grandfather, Grandmother, can you get accustomed to it?" Zhou Kai kept on asking.
"It's certainly much colder than our hometown, but we won't freeze. Your mother had bought new cotton clothes and trousers for both of us. And a pair of big cotton shoes, which is very warm." Mother Zhou grinned.
She snatched all the words that Father Zhou wanted to say. Still, he won't be petty.
Zhou Kai stayed here for a long time before heading out with Father Zhou. They came to Su Da Lin's bun shop.
In fact, Father Zhou didn't need to lead the way. Father Zhou said that he wanted to go out for a walk, so he let him lead.
Outside, they encountered their neighbor, old Mister Hu. Old Mister Hu happened to be sweeping the snow. When he saw them, he asked, "Old Zhou, who is this young man?"
"My eldest grandson, Young Kai. This is your grandpa Hu." Father Zhou introduced.
"Grandpa Hu." Zhou Kai also greeted politely.
"Really a good young man. So tall. I heard your father said you went to the military academy?" Old Mister Hu asked.
Obviously, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had normally bragged around. Still, Zhou Kai cooperated and nodded: "Yes. Currently on vacation, so I came back to accompany my grandparents for the New Year."
"A filial fellow." Old Mister Hu nodded.
Father Zhou was in a content mood as he took his grandson to the bun shop.
Old Madam Hu came out of the house and said, "Who were you talking to just now?"
"Old Zhou. His eldest grandson is back. He came to see him. He's a tall lad." Old Mister Hu replied.
"How tall?" Old Madam Hu asked curiously.
"Half a head taller than our son. I guess it won't be too far off 1.9 meters." Uncle Hu answered: "Besides, he is good-looking. Looks so spirited and polite. Old Zhou will be blessed in the future. "
Old Madam Hu was envious. On normal days, she often heard Mother Zhou talk about her eldest grandson. She never thought it would be true.
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When old Madam Hu came over to old Madam Zhu's place, she brought this up.
Old Madam Zhu was surprised: "Really this outstanding?"
"Ain't that right? You know that old man of mine, most people usually can't get enter his eyes. He can't stop praising him after seeing him once," Old Madam Hu replied.
Old Madam Zhu's mind moved when she heard this.
She got an eldest granddaughter. She was an honest person. Eighteen years old this year and nineteen after the new year.
"Last time how old did Xiao Mei's mother did say her eldest grandson was?" Old Madam Zhu asked.
"Seventeen. Eighteen after this year." Old Madam Hu answered. She felt that this young man was pretty good: "Not eighteen yet and almost 1.9 meters."
"That's pretty tall." Old Madam Zhu said as her eyes spun.
Old Madam Hu was a clever person, so she knew what she was thinking from her expression. After all, how many years had they been neighbors? They were familiar with each other's family situation?
Old Madam Zhu had an eldest granddaughter, who had reached marriageable age. Nine out of ten, old Zhou's eldest grandson caught her eye.
But old Madam Hu didn't say anything since she felt it won't happen.
Despite the fact that old Zhou's old couple were foreign residents, but their daughter-in-law was capable. She was Bei University's foreign language teacher and had moved the family over through the university's connection.
Now they were true citizens of the capital. So there is no such thing as looking down on foreign household registration.
Especially when their son and daughter-in-law were promising and filial. They bought a TV, electric fans and the likes. While their own son and daughter-in-law couldn't compare.
Still, old Madam Hu came up with some ideas.
Especially when she got a grand-nephew from her maternal family's side, who wasn't married yet. It would be great if he could marry the granddaughter of the old Zhou family named Sheng Mei.
She had seen this young lady. She was well-behaved and very obedient. Her grandnephew was a little wild, but he liked this kind of girl.
What's more, this young lady was pretty. She must be able to change her grandnephew for the better.
But it was a pity that he went back this year. If not, she planned to call her grandnephew over this year and let him see if he likes her or not.
If he likes her, then there was no problem.
The girl's conditions here were average, while her maternal grandnephew's family was excellent. She won't lose out in this marriage.
The two old ladies each have their own thoughts. Compared with them, Mother Zhou was more naive and sweet.
While she was in a high spirit, old Madam Zhu came to inquire. Mother Zhou said with a smile: "He is back, but only for ten days. After this New Year, he has to go back."
"That busy?" Old Madam Zhu asked.
"Ain't that right? This kid has always been progressive since he was a child. He had applied for harder difficulty training. He used to be quite fair, but this time he came back as black as charcoal." Mother Zhou remarked like was complaining.
Old Madam Zhu was quite pleased. It didn't matter that boys are tanned. Having aspiration and ambition was the important point.
"Really, your eldest grandson came over and you didn't call me. I haven't even seen your brilliant eldest grandson." Old Madam Zhu uttered.
Mother Zhou liked to listen to these words and beamed: "No need to be afraid of having no chance. Da Wa is filial. He will come to see us every day."
Oh, eldest grandson really give them face. Of course, the grandsons behind were the same. Er Wa and San Wa were both great.
Zhou Kai went to visit his youngest uncle and aunt before going back.
At noon, they had mantou with pork belly chicken. This simple meal made this young man fulfilled. There was sweat on his forehead.
Lin Qing He added pepper in the pig's stomach in chicken. It wasn't spicy, but it was very fragrant.
"Eldest Brother, do you want to go to the bathhouse." Zhou Gui Lai asked.
"Yes." Zhou Kai nodded. He wanted to take a good bath.
Zhou Xuan joined them. The brothers went to the bathhouse for a good while. When Zhou Kai came out, he felt a few jins lighter.
The three brothers went to the bathhouse and when they came back, there was only Second and Third.
"Eldest Brother went to his classmate's house for a visit." Zhou Xuan told.
Zhou Kai's university classmate Weng Guo Liang.
Old Weng Family was delighted to have him over.
Father Weng heartily said: "It's enough that you can visit in person during your holiday. No need to bring wine."
Zhou Kai didn't come empty-handed. He brought a bottle of good Mou Tai wine. He responded with a smile: "I come over to have a few drinks with Uncle."
Weng Guo Liang spoke: "Why have you become this dark this year?"
"Yes. As black as charcoal. You won't be able to get a wife in the future." Weng Guo Liang's sister Weng Mei Jia looked at Zhou Kai and stated.
"Being darker is no big deal. Let me tell you, girls like us to like this. Bringing us out, they'll feel pride," Zhou Kai said.
Weng Guo Liang laughed: "Come on. No one can match you in narcissism."
Weng Mei Jia also pursed her lips in amusement, "Brother Zhou Kai, did you get a girlfriend?"
"I'm only this old. Despite studying early, I'm just a few months older than you." Zhou Kai said.
He was tall and bulky. But in terms of age, it wasn't really that big. When out in the crowd, he must be the youngest one.
But talking about other things, who can be compared to him. There weren't many.
Father Weng smiled and said, "Mei Jia is only a senior freshman this year."
"Which course did Mei Jia apply for?" Zhou Kai asked.
"She went to study nursing and will be a nurse in the future," answered Father Weng.
"That's really good." Zhou Kai looked at Weng Mei Jia and said, "My mother said that the nursing profession will be very popular in the future."
Weng Mei Jia curled into a grin and smiled.
"Mei Jia said that she will go to the army to be in the military medical field. Young Kai, you have to take care of her more." Mother Weng had cut the apple and came out.
Father Weng understood what his wife was thinking.
When Young Kai was only fourteen years old, his wife had the idea of taking him as their son-in-law.
In recent years, as Young Kai grew and became more promising, his wife's mind has become more and more unconcealed.
So he felt a little helpless. It was reasonable to say that the young man wasn't bad, but his little girl was also not inferior. Whether it was career-wise or looks, she was at the top. There were a few colleagues in his workplace who were asking about her. Was there a need to be passionate?
Still, he didn't say anything. After all, he liked this young man too. His family conditions were excellent. More importantly, his parents were reasonable. If it was fated to, then it would be wonderful.
"Going to be a military medical field?" Zhou Kai looked at Weng Mei Jia in surprise, "It will be tougher."
"It's nothing. My eldest and second brothers are both over there." Weng Mei Jia glanced at him and responded.
"Time is so fast. In a blink of an eye, doll became so big." Zhou Kai emotionally remarked.
He watched this classmate's sister grow up.
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Doll was the nickname given to Weng Mei Jia by Zhou Kai. As she was as beautiful as a doll.
Weng Mei Jia pursed her lips in amusement but gave him an eye-roll.
Zhou Kai sat there for more than an hour before returning.
Weng Guo Liang wanted to make an appointment with him to head to the bathhouse together.
This was the custom here. Best buds went to the bathhouse and scrub together.
As soon as Zhou Kai left, Weng Guo Liang said, "Zhou Kai got ability. Once he leaves the military academy, he can be immediately promoted when he joins us."
He graduated with Zhou Kai this year. After graduation, he went to the army.
Currently, it was vacation time for him too.
"Now Young Kai is back, you brother and sister have to visit his house." Mother Weng spoke.
"Second Brother alone is enough. I don't have to go, right?" Weng Mei Jia uttered in shyness.
"Go together." Mother Weng dismissed.
She hadn't met Lin Qing He yet, but she had seen photos of Lin Qing He, Zhou Qing Bai, and the others.
During the graduation period, Weng Guo Liang had photos taken with Lin Qing He's group. One of them was a group photo. The rest were photos of Weng Guo Liang and Zhou Kai.
In fact, almost no parents attended any graduation ceremonies at this time.
So Father Weng and Mother Weng had never thought of this. It was when their son brought the photos back, they felt upset with themselves.
But have to say, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai in the photo were almost impeccable.
Zhou Qing Bai was tall and steady while Lin Qing He appeared intellectual and fashionable. It can be said they were an extremely high-aesthetic couple.
It was no wonder that they can raise such an excellent child.
So the next day, Weng Guo Liang and Weng Mei Jia came over with a box of snacks.
Lin Qing He knew Weng Guo Liang, who was a graduate of Peking University. But not Weng Mei Jia.
However, the two of them look a bit alike. One can tell they were siblings from a glance.
"This is doll-like Weng Family's sister you mentioned before?" Lin Qing He looked at Weng Mei Jia in delight and asked her eldest son.
"Yes. Her name is Weng Mei Jia." Zhou Kai smiled and nodded proudly.
Weng Mei Jia copied her brother and greeted Teacher Lin with slight shyness.
"Don't be so stodgy like your brother and call Teacher Lin. Mei Jia call me Aunt Lin." Lin Qing He grinned.
"Aunt Lin." Weng Mei Jia went along.
"What a beautiful girl. No wonder Eldest say you are the most beautiful girl-next-door he has ever seen. Sit down. How about drinking some honey and grapefruit tea to moisturizes your throat?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Teacher Lin, no need to be so polite. Just water is enough." Weng Guo Liang smilingly declined.
"It's no trouble. You guys, sit down, I'll make you a drink." Lin Qing He smiled.
She went to wash a few cups Then she made a few cups of honey and grapefruit tea. This was her stock, which she got during the grapefruit season and placed in her space.
Of course, it was taken out for everyone to drink. Normally, they were taken out of the room. The children didn't know how much there was.
In short, she had a lot in stock.
After adjusting a few cups, Lin Qing He gave them one cup each.
Weng Guo Liang and Weng Mei were very polite. They thanked her before drinking it.
"Does it taste good?" Lin Qing He asked Weng Mei Jia.
"Delicious. Where did you buy it, Aunt Lin?" Weng Mei Jia nodded.
"I didn't buy it. I made it myself. There are still some in my room. In a bit, I will go and give you a can." Lin Qing He stated.
"No need, Aunt Lin. Keep it for yourself." Weng Mei Jia said embarrassedly.
Drink it was enough. No need to take it back.
"This honey grapefruit tea is good for beauty. The effect is very good. If you don't want it, then bring a jar back to your mother. This taste is not sweet or sour. Just perfect. She will like it." Lin Qing He maintained.
Weng Mei Jia smiled and did not decline. She said, "Thank you, Aunt Lin."
The two siblings came over and sat for more than two hours before returning.
On the way back, Weng Mei Jia happily chatted with her second brother: "I didn't know that Aunt Lin is such a nice person."
"Teacher Lin has always been very cheery and frank. I think she likes you." Weng Guo Liang said.
There were female students in the class who were close to Zhou Kai. Teacher Lin didn't express anything, but this time, it was apparent that Teacher Lin was very friendly.
The two siblings got home with a jar of honey and grapefruit tea.
"What's this?" Mother Weng was watching TV and when she saw the honey and grapefruit tea her daughter gave to her, she uttered.
"This is the honey and grapefruit tea that Aunt Lin gave you. She made two cups for us and it was delicious." Weng Mei Jia said.
"Oh my?" Mother Weng broke into a big grin at once and then asked, "Teacher Lin was home?"
"At the time we went, she was guiding Zhou Kai on his English." Weng Guo Liang answered.
"Guiding Young Kai on his English?" Mother Weng was puzzled.
"Although Zhou Kai graduated, Teacher Lin's intention that he shouldn't drop his English. She had found him two English books for him to read." Weng Guo Liang explained.
Mother Weng was very impressed. She couldn't help but said, "Wouldn't it be too much work? He has to train and study. And also read English books."
"It's alright." Weng Guo Liang didn't care very much. Having a lot of work wasn't a problem. He envied Zhou Kai a little bit.
"When you were over there, what was Teacher's attitude toward you?" Mother Weng asked again.
"Mom, why are you asking this? Teacher Lin was naturally very friendly to us." Weng Guo Liang responded: "Teacher Lin was going to give this jar of honey and grapefruit tea to Mei Jia. Mei Jia declined, so she told us to bring it back to you.
"Aunt Lin is very nice and easy to get along with. She also said when if she is free, she will come over and visit you, Mom." Weng Mei Jia nodded.
"Then I will welcome her warmly." Mother Weng said happily.
It wasn't only Mother Weng who was overjoyed. Lin Qing He was as well.
She spoke to her eldest son: "Your classmate's younger sister looks quite pretty. She is generous and decent. Her family raised her well. She is polite."
Zhou Kai grinned: "Mom, if you like her so much, then recognize her as your goddaughter."
Lin Qing He looked at her son with contempt. This kid hadn't emotionally grown up yet.
"Forget the god-relationship." Lin Qing He waved her hand and decided to remind her elder son: "If you find a wife in the future, find someone like this. Gentle and generous. Beautiful and proper."
Zhou Kai had almost spurted out the tea he just drunk. He looked at his mother helplessly: "Mom, I'm only seventeen years old, what are you thinking?"
"Okay." Lin Qing He shrugged and didn't continue.
One reminder was enough. The girl will enter the military medical field in the future. How well she matches her eldest son. What's more, there were many bachelors over there. If she didn't give a hint, he will regret it if someone else gets her first.
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