Chapter 411. Sitting on the cold seat
Zhou Kai, who was celebrating the New Year on his own at the military academy and was clueless about his important role, was currently feeling a little homesick.
Since growing up, this was the first time he hadn't spent the New Year at home and was spending it outside. It really felt a little cold and windy.
"What's wrong? Homesick?" One of his dormmates laughed.
"This is the first time I haven't spent the New Year at home." Zhou Kai replied.
"Come. Let's go to Principal's house," His dormmate suggested.
"Not going. Go by yourself." Zhou Kai originally wanted to follow, but for some unknown reason, he shook his head.
"Why don't you want to? Principal told me to take you with me." His dormmate asked.
"Just say that I'm not feeling well." Zhou Kai waved his hand, and then went back to the room.
In fact, he wanted to go over to have a mouthful of hot soup. But Principal's wife was a bit too friendly. He didn't want to go there too much.
"Are you worried that Principal will introduce his daughter to you?" His dormmate laughed.
"Go to the side." Zhou Kai threw a kick over.
"I say, she looks pretty. Although she is a bit unruly, it's not bad. What's with that expression? What's more, she's nineteen. Not Young." His dormmate continued.
Zhou Kai couldn't bother to respond to him.
Lin Qing He, who didn't know her eldest's situation, was still in a happy mood during the New Year.
New year, new atmosphere. Everything was pretty good.
But after having too many good days, there will always be someone restless who jumps out to make trouble. Such as their niece, Xu Sheng Mei.
Lin Qing He really didn't want to see her anymore. She didn't even attend her wedding. Wasn't her attitude obvious enough?
However, Xu Sheng Mei had her way. She came knocking despite others' dislike.
She hadn't noticed that she had such a personality before. This psychological quality was extraordinarily tough. It was no wonder that she dared to do such things behind so many elders' back. How was she an ordinary person?
"Uncle, Aunt. Zhao Jun specially brought this from home. Both bottles are good wine." Xu Sheng Mei smilingly greeted.
"On this icy weather and snowy ground, you should be at home. You are pregnant" Lin Qing He glanced at the two of them, and finally set her eyes on Xu Sheng Mei. It was the New Year, so she didn't want to touch the mold and uttered.
"I felt a little uncomfortable when getting up this morning. Still, these are what we should do. Not anything less." Xu Sheng Mei smiled: "What's more, we should have come here on the second but there were many guests at home. My mother-in-law wants to introduce me to relatives, so I can't find any time."
"Don't strain yourself over this." Lin Qing He responded as she brought them over to the sofa. She asked, "Sheng Mei can't drink tea. Go and make a cup of honey water for your sister Sheng Mei. What kind of tea do you drink Zhao Jun?"
"Green tea." Seeing her nice attitude, Zhao Jun was slightly pleased and replied.
Then he took out the cigarette and motioned it to Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qing Bai said, "I don't smoke."
"My uncle told you last time that he doesn't smoke." Xu Sheng Mei chuckled.
"Then I forgot." Zhao Jun said. He wanted to light one for himself.
Lin Qing He said, "You can't smoke inside." She turned to Xu Sheng Mei: "Moreover, Sheng Mei is still pregnant. Letting her smoke second-hand smoke isn't good for the foetus. You should pay more attention during normal days."
Zhao Jun became irritated. His parents didn't preach to him like that. Still, he couldn't say anything and put the cigarette and the match aside.
"Is Uncle's dumpling shop business doing okay?" Zhao Jun asked.
"So-so." Zhou Qing Bai answered concisely.
Lin Qing He didn't speak either. After Zhou Qing Bai brew the tea, she urged, "Drink tea."
From the start, they didn't like Zhao Jun. Since they were here, they'll entertain him. But if they want them to be friendly, not happening. Otherwise, the other party might think they were trying to flatter him.
"This tea is good." Zhao Jun drank the tea and uttered.
"This tea was bought from the south. It's the best green tea. If you like it, I will give you two packets later. We don't have any at our place." Lin Qing He responded.
Zhao Jun grinned and said, "That can't do."
"No need to be reserved." Lin Qing He said. Turning to Xu Sheng Mei, she chattered a bit. Xu Sheng Mei responded to them one by one with a very well-behaved expression on her face.
After sitting for a while, everyone watched TV. Basically, there was nothing to say.
Probably noticing that it was time to leave, Xu Sheng Mei said stiffly: "We haven't even gone to see grandpa and grandma. Uncle, Aunt, we will head over there now."
"Go. Be careful when going down the stairs. Also when walking. It's snowy, you shouldn't have come out." Lin Qing He said.
After sending them out the door, she ran into Zhang Mei Lian who had just returned.
"Auntie." Zhang Mei Lian greeted Lin Qing He and then looked at Zhao Jun and Xu Sheng Mei. Her eyes lingered on Zhao Jun before returning home.
When Zhao Jun brought Xu Sheng Mei downstairs, he was still full of complaints.
"What's your uncle and your aunt's attitude? I came a long way to be a guest and they treat me like that?" Zhao Jun muttered angrily.
Although he didn't desire it, he found it too much! Not even letting him stay for a meal.
"Go to my grandparent's side first." Xu Sheng Mei was also irritated. She didn't expect that during the New Year, they didn't even let them stay for a meal. How can they not give her face?
Zhao Family was very rich. Now that she has entered the Zhao Family, having or not having a relative like Zhou Family was the same. She was considering their previous connection and she came to have a look.
"I'm telling you. This time is the last I'm coming here. Don't call me in the future. Simply shameful!" Zhao Jun felt he lost face.
Those of his friends wanted to invite him to dinner and may not necessarily agree to it. Now he willingly descended from his high chair to come here, he actually received a cold seat. Thinking about it, he felt enraged!
The couple dropped by Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's place with their stomach full of fire.
Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He didn't treat it seriously.
Zhou Qing Bai was a friendly person. He usually didn't give anyone an attitude. But he really didn't like this nephew-in-law, so he naturally put up a cold front.
As for Lin Qing He. With Wang Yuan as a comparison, Zhao Jun was simply like dust.
Putting aside that he was vain and arrogant, he didn't have any good quality. With one glance at that personality, one can tell he was a bad apple.
For this niece, Xu Sheng Mei. She had already done her best. As for the rest, she can count on her own blessing. She won't have anything to do with her anymore.
This kind of crop-up happened once was enough. There can never be a second time.
But after such an encounter, these two should see clearly her and her family's Qing Bai's stance and won't come again. It was awkward for everyone to sit together and have no conversation. After all, they really didn't want to see her.
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Still, it was the New Year celebration. They received a cold seat at Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's side. However, with the older generations of Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, they placed more importance on the celebration of the New Year.
Due to this, they were kept for a meal.
Although this meal wasn't all that rare at all, Zhao Jun's face wasn't so stinky as he regained his face from what happened at Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai's place.
However, Zhou Xiao Mei had the same attitude as her fourth sister-in-law.
When she came to find Lin Qing He to take a bath in the bathhouse, she muttered to her fourth sister-in-law: "You haven't seen it. That expression really made me want to kick him out. To the unknown, they would think we wished to worship his stinky feet! "
Just speaking about it had her slightly enraged. It was because Zhao Jun looked down on her Da Lin due to her Da Lin's slight stutter. That was why he ignored her Da Lin.
"If it weren't for Father and Mother giving them some degree of face, don't think about having a bite of rice at home." Zhou Xiao Mei grumbled.
It wasn't like they ate his Zhao Family's rice. What was he looking down for?
People like Wang Yuan, who was young and promising and also the boss of a large garment factory, didn't look down upon her Da Lin. So who did Zhao Jun think he was?
And even when the conditions of her family were average, their bun shop's business was stable now. It wasn't a problem to make a few hundred yuan a month. Even when they were far from being rich, there was no need to butter up to Zhao Jun.
"His kind of person stepped on others as he bolsters himself high. Don't put it in your heart." Lin Qing He said.
"Sheng Mei is pregnant and he isn't concerned about her. How will she live from now on?" Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.
Although she disapproved of Xu Sheng Mei, she was still her eldest sister's daughter. She did hope for the best for her. But from what Zhou Xiao Mei saw, she seems like a former big landlord's maid who served the young master?
She was her biological aunt. So Zhou Xiao Mei felt very uncomfortable when she saw it.
"She chose the path herself. She'll have to keep going even if she walks until her feet are full of blisters. What's more, even though you aren't optimistic about it, she might find it great." Lin Qing He thought otherwise.
She felt Xu Sheng Mei wasn't so fragile. What maid serving the young master was just a retreat to advance. She just didn't know this move would be effective when handling Zhao Jun.
If Xu Sheng Mei can still have the courage to bring Zhao Jun over for New Year greeting from this year on, Lin Qing He will no longer underestimate this niece.
Her thought was really out of the ordinary. Otherwise, she wouldn't really dare come knocking. Was there any embarrassment seen from Xu Sheng Mei? None, she was very calm.
She wanted to use old Zhou family to restrain Zhao family. That way, Zhao Family can see that she wasn't alone. There was old Zhou family behind her.
Lin Qing He was clear about these thoughts.
"Yesterday, I seemed to see Er Ni in a bad mood." Zhou Xiao Mei continued.
During these few days of New Year, Zhou Er Ni lived at the house.
"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He asked.
"I don't know. She didn't say either." Zhou Xiao Mei shook her head.
Lin Qing He didn't say anything. Either way, it was about Wang Yuan's family.
Zhou Er Ni was 20 years old. Was there any necessity for them to say anything to such a grown girl? They should let her solve it by herself. If she can't, this niece will come over and ask her.
Except for Zhao Jun and Xu Sheng Mei, there was nothing else.
During the New Year, the whole family was naturally happy.
As for Zhang Mei Lian from next door, she seemed to be very polite every time they saw her. Lin Qing He didn't care about it. It was just a neighbor. The level of trouble was far less than Xu Sheng Mei.
But Xu Sheng Mei was pregnant after all. In this icy and snowy weather, she would stay in Zhao's house.
Lin Qing He told Ma Cheng Min to keep an eye during his visits to his relatives and friends during the New Year. If there was anyone good, then two or three people will be recruited.
She planned to open another women's clothing store next year because the women's clothing store was really profitable. The profit of the men's clothing store wasn't low. At the most, it can only reach two-thirds of the income of the women's clothing store.
The minimum was only one-third. Which showed that no matter what era it was, women's clothing was the darling of the market.
Men's demand wasn't very high in this area. Especially the men in this era. Most might not change one or two all year-round.
So Lin Qing He wanted to open another women's clothing store, It was a great idea because in the future, there will be a shortage of money. If she didn't open more stores now and make more money, how can it do?
But the shop hadn't been checked yet. It'll have to wait until after the New Year. When th Housing Management Bureau is working there, she'll go ask then.
Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He went to the movies that day. Zhou Xuan and Hu Zi were left at home. As for Gang Zi and Zhou Gui Lai, they took the camera and went to stroll somewhere.
According to Zhou Gui Lai's meaning, it was necessary to use a camera to keep these memories. What's more, the film Wang Yuan bought for him allowed him to splurge.
"I'm going to Grandpa's side. Are you going?" Hu Zi watched the TV for a while before asking.
Zhou Xuan was reading an English book. His current level of English was extremely high due to Lin Qing He's teaching. When he finished reading this, he would send it to his eldest brother. This book was very good. He was a little fascinated by it.
"You go." Zhou Xuan said as he grabbed an apple to eat.
Hu Zi left him be. He took an apple and came out while chewing on it.
When he came downstairs, he saw Zhang Mei Lian rushing after him. Hu Zi swept a glance at her. Although they had exchanged a few words, they weren't familiar with each other. He ignored.
"Hu Zi, I'm going to buy some flour. It's quite heavy. Can you help me?" Zhang Mei Lian bit her lips while looking at him.
"My name is Huang Hu. Call me Huang Hu." Hu Zi said.
It was weird to be called by his nickname by a strange woman, so he corrected her.
Zhang Mei Lian smiled and said, "Huang Hu, right? Nice to meet you. I will introduce myself again. My name is Zhang Mei Lian. I am your neighbor."
Hu Zi nodded and was about to leave. Old Zhang Family had a so-so relationship with his uncle's family. There was nothing to talk about.
"Huang Hu, I need your help." Zhang Mei Lian followed and said.
Hu Zi bluntly replied: "Buy less. I'm going to my grandpa's house. No time."
"My family forgot to buy more last time. It's definitely not easy to buy this time. I have to wait in line. One trip isn't enough. How can I buy less?" Zhang Mei Lian explained. She couldn't help but mentally disdain. I'm giving you such a good opportunity and you don't know to cherish it!
"What's more, our two families are neighbors. Left and right neighbors. Can't you even help me with such a favor?" Zhang Mei Lian kept going.
Hu Zi was still very friendly. He wasn't familiar with Zhang Mei Lian, so he hesitated for a while and nodded.
Zhang Mei Lian was satisfied and beamed: "Thank you. You are such a nice person. Are you helping at your aunt's place now?"
"En." Hu Zi nodded. Everyone in the community knew that. There was nothing to say.
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Zhang Mei Lian and Hu Zi made their way to the mall. She asked about a lot of things along the way.
Hu Zi didn't pay much attention to her. He felt that the woman's lip lock was a little bit broken. She kept talking all the way and always kept on inquiring.
One moment, she was asking him how many people were in the family. Then the next was his salary.
"Don't mind me for asking too much. Well, isn't it because I saw you're not bad. I want to introduce you to a girl." Zhang Mei Lian placed a smile on her face.
Only then, Hu Zi understood. A grown lad. Nineteen this year. If he were in the country, he would have to marry a wife.
So he became a little embarrassed and said, "No need. I will go back to the countryside to marry someone from that side."
"Huh?" Zhang Mei Lian was taken aback, "You will go home to marry a wife from the countryside in the future?"
"I have a household registration in the countryside, so I naturally want to marry someone from the countryside" Hu Zi explained honestly.
He never thought of marrying a girl from here, the capital. After all, the difference between urban household registration and rural household registration was quite extraordinary.
There were indeed girls from rural households who married into big cities and obtained urban household registrations. But girls from big cities, who married rural men, obtained rural household registrations.
Few were willing, so Hu Zi didn't give that option a thought at all.
Sure enough, he was an uneducated uncouth boy from the countryside. He had no ambition at all. However, she couldn't find anyone better than him at the moment.
"Household registration is only temporary. Not all girls dislike country guys. There are also some girls who don't care about this, as long as they are nice." Zhang Mei Lian said.
She felt that a girl from the capital like herself, who didn't mind him being a countryside greenhorn, was really hard to find even with a lantern.
"That's true. But it's too few. I don't think I can meet one." Hu Zi shook his head.
If he can marry a girl from the capital, it would be wonderful. Hu Zi wasn't stupid. After his baby is born, he/she will have a grandmaternal family in the capital. This was good for the child.
However, he was also realistic. It was okay if he can't marry a girl from the capital. It was the same if he went back to his hometown to marry a wife. He can bring her over then. All in all, he'll get someone to marry.
"You look pretty good. You should be able to meet someone. If a girl from the capital marries you, what can you give her?" Zhang Mei Lian asked.
Hu Zi was stunned and said, "I have nothing to give."
He only got a salary. Which was only right to give to his wife. But the rest, he indeed had nothing.
Zhang Mei Lian was hesitating whether or not to talk to him anymore.
The rural household registration was enough. This person was completely a wooden knot. He didn't get the hint at all.
And she could tell that there were many brothers in his family. So they were extremely poor.
Zhang Mei Lian hesitated.
She bought ten jins of flour and then brought it home. It was considered a luxury.
Mrs. Zhang who saw her buying back so much flour, the smile on her face became sincere. Seeing her expression, she asked, "What's the matter? The one from next door called Hu Zi gave it to you?"
"Sister-in-law, I'm wondering whether or not to continue with him." Zhang Mei Lian voiced her mind.
Mrs. Zhang said: "Why do you say this out of nowhere?"
"Sister-in-law, you don't know. His family is very poor and there are many brothers in his family. This guy. Although he is tall, he is like a piece of wood. Not clever at all. Like this, how can I hope for him to come out and work for himself in the future?" Zhang Mei Lian responded.
Mrs. Zhang didn't care about this, and said, "I'm not sure if he can come out to work alone. However, I do know that this year his aunt has given him a salary raise again. This salary alone is enough to feed you even if doesn't come out alone."
More importantly, once this relationship is established, she'll covet the salary there. When she becomes a relative of old Zhou family, they'll have to arrange a position for her anyway.
"But his person is not good, he has no ambition." Zhang Meilian frowned.
Mrs. Zhang mentally voiced if he was so wonderful and ambitious, would he set his eyes on you?
Have you not look at what your reputation had become? After dating so many guys and getting caught bringing so many people back to the dormitory.
The only thing you can take out is the capital's household registration. What else do you have to show for?
However, these words can't be spoken out directly.
Mrs. Zhang said: "With the way he is, it's still not bad. I think he won't do badly in the future. Also about having so many brothers in the family. Just don't go back in the future. It's no problem to rent a place here. There are other brothers. His uncle and aunt are capable. As long as he works hard, would he do badly?"
Zhang Mei Lian sighed.
If it weren't for negative encounters and those few won't marry her, would she fall to this state?
As for the local residents who want to marry her, their work weres temporary and their conditions at home weren't good. They were even worse than Huang Hu.
What was the use of having the capital's household registration?
"Don't think about it so much. He is very good like that." Mrs. Zhang couldn't help but utter.
She was still thinking that this matter had to be done as soon as possible. If Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai knew about it, they might not be able to get approval.
After all, they wouldn't let their nephew marry someone like this, even when she got a capital's household registration.
Reaching this, Mrs. Zhang couldn't help adding another sentence: "Also, Youngest Sister. Don't assume that he can't marry a wife. You know old Madam Xu's granddaughter, Chen Shan Shan. She is now working in the clothing store. Also, Ma Cheng Min's cousin called Ma Cheng Yue, who is about the same age as him!"
"Those girls. Would they set their eye on him?" Zhang Mei Lian said with a clenched heart.
"How can they not? His uncle has the ability and brought him here. If it succeeds, then their job will be stable. Both of them have salaries. His aunt will think of a way to transfer his registration in the future. Then, it'll be a veritable capital's household registration." Mrs. Zhang snorted. She felt that this sister-in-law slightly lack awareness.
Having such a marriage, what more did she want!
It was indeed not easy to transfer a household registration. It required a state-owned unit's approval and property before can the relocation was possible.
And it might not necessarily succeed.
Ma Cheng Min was able to come back at that time due to Uncle Ma and Aunt Ma nearly exhausting all their coffin money.
Hu Zi delivered the flour for Zhang Mei Lian and then went to his grandfather's side. Because he went a little bit frequently, old Madam Hu was familiar with him.
Old Madam Hu was very optimistic about Hu Zi. Although he was a bit tanned, one can tell he was very energetic at a glance.
She didn't dare to mention it to Mother Zhou. Mother Zhou was currently giving her silent treatment. So she went to find old Madam Zhu to talk about it.
Talk about what?
Naturally about Zhu Zhen Zhen.
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Old Madam Hu came over to old Madam Zhu with enthusiasm.
However, old Madam Zhu directly dampened her mood: "What? You want to match my family Zhen Zhen to the country boy named Hu Zi? What kind of matchmaking are you doing? In your opinion, my family Zhen Zhen can't marry out or what?"
When old Madam Hu just mentioned it, old Madam Zhu sprinkled cold water. She suddenly became a little displeased.
She came here with kindness. Unexpectedly, old Madam. Zhu didn't give her face. She spoke: "If you are unwilling, then forget it."
"My family Zhen Zhen will never marry. Rural household registration? How can that do?" Old Madam Zhu was angered. Then she continued: "Old Zhou Family asked you to come over?"
Old Madam Hu denied it.
However, Old Madam Zhu had set her mind that it was old Zhou family who requested old Madam Hu to speak on their behalf, "They can really come up with an idea. If it's Zhou Kai, it'll be more like it."
Old Madam Hu went home. She didn't bother to waste any saliva with old Madam Zhu.
Seeing that her face was ugly when she came back, old Mister Hu couldn't help but said: "Now that the two families are relatives, don't keep putting that face."
Old Madam Hu said: "It's not Zhou Family. Old Zhu Family from next door, they really don't want face!"
Speaking with conscience, old Madam Hu was truly optimistic about Hu Zi.
Because this big young man was full of vitality and upright. Although he got a rural household registration, it wasn't a bad thing.
It was because she didn't have a granddaughter herself, she had recommended him to someone who was like a granddaughter to her.
That old Madam Zhu was short-sighted. Did she not think about it? Having such an uncle and aunt who brought him over and were around, he will definitely get advancement in the future.
It was just a household registration. There was no restriction now. Even if one didn't have a household registration here, they can come here to rent a house. What was the problem?
But when she heard it was Hu Zi, she became unwilling. Because of his rural household registration. What's more, she hadn't killed that thought. With the way Zhu Zhen Zhen was, it would be strange if she could marry Zhou Kai.
"A horse really don't mind having long face!" Old Madam Hu snorted.
For once, old Mister Hu stood on his wife's side, nodding: "This young man is indeed a good man."
"Right?" Old Madam Hu said, "Zhu Zhen Zhen has many sisters in her family and just one younger brother. These girls are not worth anything. Old Zhu's family prioritizes boys over girls. Now there is family planning. Maybe in the future, they'll get a girl too. They haven't disliked her yet and she disliked him."
"Don't say these things." Old Mister Hu waved his hand: "And you don't have to worry about this. I'm feeling embarrassed to go find old Zhou to play chess now."
"What are you doing? Young Jun and Sheng Mei are doing well right now, no?" Old Madam Hu responded.
She felt aggrieved from all the blame she sensed from Mother Zhou.
Originally, she was just purely joining the string. Swear to heaven and earth, she really didn't have any impure thoughts. Who would have thought something like this would have happened?
Although her grand-nephew was indeed wrong, but this kind of matter required two hands to make a slap. If Sheng Mei didn't agree, would her grand-nephew force her? From the beginning to the end, she did not see any grievances from her.
Why should she blame her? Sheng Mei married into her old Zhao family now. Look how wonderful it was. What was so bad?
"They didn't even want to climb high branches at all." Old Mister Hu waved his hand.
"Old Zhou's family is pretending to be noble and virtuous" In response to this, old Madam Hu pouted her lips.
Old Mister Hu said: "Why is it climbing the branches? Old Zhou Family didn't plan to do this. From what I see, that family is kind."
"What do you know? I've seen it all. That granddaughter of old Zhou family named Zhou Er Ni, she got a boyfriend. A capital's local. You can tell he's rich from a glance!" Old Madam Hu snorted.
Old Mister Hu didn't want to talk to her anymore. What did it have to with her when someone was dating? Too nosy.
Because of what happened with old Madam Hu, old MadamZhu told her granddaughter, Zhu Zhen Zhen about it when she came.
"Old Zhou Family sent old Madam Hu to come over as a middle person to match you to their grandson (from their daughter). That's a rural household registration. They can really dream." Old Madam Zhu disdained.
Zhu Zhen Zhen was paused before her face flushed.
Seeing her like this, Old Madam Zhu asked, "What's wrong?"
"I encountered him at the door just now. He kept staring at me." Zhu Zhen Zhen told with a blushing face.
"What did I say. Out of nowhere, they want to send old Madam Hu over to be their matchmaker? Really a toad wanting to eat swan meat. Are you someone he can eye on?" Old Madam Zhu disdained. She hurriedly warned: "These stinky boys know how to coax people. Don't let him coax you, understand? He got a rural household registration. If you marry him, you will be a countryfolk from now on!"
"I...I understand." Zhu Zhen Zhen nodded. She didn't want to marry a rural guy. So she decided when she meets this guy named Hu Zi, she'll make it clear to him.
She stayed with her grandma for a while. Washed the dishes and clothes. Old Madam Zhu was still rambling on: "Old Zhou Family got really a small belly. They got a washing machine and refuse to lend it. I have never seen someone stingy like this!"
"Grandmother. I'm done washing, I will go back first." Zhu Zhen Zhen said.
"En." Old Madam Zhu waved her hand.
As soon as Zhu Zhen Zhen came out, she saw Hu Zi sweeping the snow at the door. In Zhu Zhen Zhen's eyes, it was him waiting for her as he knew she was here.
Zhu Zhen Zhen's face turned red at once. Especially since Hu Zi looked over.
"Make way." Hu Zi didn't know this girl was a relative of old Zhu Family. He spoke to the person who was in his way of clearing the snow.
"I...I know about your feeling toward me." Zhu Zhen Zhen uttered.
Hu Zi looked at her with a puzzled look. What feeling? He didn't understand?
"I can only say sorry to you. I shouldn't marry and go to the countryside." Zhu Zhen Zhen turned her head away and uttered.
The conditions in her family were also poor. How can she marry someone worse? If Zhou Kai was willing to marry her, then she would be willing.
After all, she heard that his family's conditions were very good and he can help her maternal family in the future.
Hu Zi understood right then. Still, he was dumbfounded. What...what was the situation?
Seeing his expression displayed that he had suffered a blow, Zhu Zhen Zhen felt she was a bit cruel. However, she kept going: "You...don't think about me. I thank you for your feelings toward me but we are really inappropriate together."
Hu Zi was about to say something when Mother Zhou came out and saw this. She hurriedly said: "Huzi, has the snow been swept? After sweeping, come in. I will give you a bowl of chicken soup to drink while it's hot!
"Oh. Okay." Hu Zi took back the words he wanted to say and ignored this confusing person behind him.
Mother Zhou also ignored Zhu Zhen Zhen. This was a silly person.
But after entering the house, she still asked her grandson: "What's the matter? What are you talking about with Zhu Zhen Zhen?"
"I don't know what she's on about." Hu Zi replied. He really didn't understand. He didn't even know her name. How could he have any feelings for her?
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"Old Madam Zhu from next door wanted to match her to Da Wa." Mother Zhou told to her grandson.
Hu Zi was surprised: "This happened?"
"Yes. However, your aunt didn't agree." Mother Zhou responded. Let alone Fourth's wife, she herself won't agree.
What kind of talent, looks, and academic qualifications did her eldest grandson have? Every aspect was top-notch. Putting aside what kind of person to marry, but it had to be at least a college graduate just like him. Wasn't this too much to ask for?
That virtue of Old Zhu Family's granddaughter. She talked like a cat and acted so squeamish. Mother Zhou didn't like this kind, let alone allowing her to be her eldest granddaughter. No room for discussion.
"Was she looking for you to inquire about Da Wa?" Mother Zhou continued. Don't blame her for asking. This girl had inquired about her eldest grandson with her granddaughter.
"She hadn't." Hu Zi shook his head. Just uttered something he didn't understand.
"Then why did she look for you out of nowhere?" Mother Zhou asked.
"I don't know. I didn't understand what she said." Hu Zi said.
Mother Zhou didn't ask anymore. However, this matter didn't end there because Zhu Zhen Zhen felt that her words didn't enter Hu Zi's brain.
Forget talking to Hu Zi. When she came to her grandmother the next time, she came to find Zhou Xiao Mei and asked Zhou Xiao Mei to pass on to Hu Zi.
"Auntie, I also know that this isn't good, but I really don't have that thought toward your family Hu Zi in that respect. Tell him I'm sorry on my behalf." Zhu Zhen Zhen said with a guilty expression on her face.
Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned and replied to Zhu Zhen Zhen: "I will convey your words to him."
On the other hand, she immediately hopped a bicycle and charged to find Hu Zi.
Seeing Hu Zi, Zhou Xiao Mei went in his face and scolded: "You hooligan. didn't you know that you still have this ability? Are you worried about not being able to marry a wife or what? You actually fancied that kind? Don't you know that one is brainless? They set their eyes on Da Wa. Aren't you making things difficult!"
Hu Zi became stunned silly from this yell.
"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were also at home. The family was playing cards together. It was lively. Then Zhou Xiao Mei burst in.
Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, Gang Zi, and Er Ni were all befuddled.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, do you still remember Zhu Zhen Zhen from old Zhu family?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"Remember." Lin Qing He nodded. Her mother-in-law had come here to specially talk about it. So she wouldn't forget it so quickly.
"This stinky boy likes her and ran over to confess to her. She rejected him and this stinky boy dared to pester. Without a choice, she came to tell me." Zhou Xiao Mei glared at Hu Zi as she explained.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai both turned to Hu Zi. Everyone else was looking at Hu Zi. Hu Zi was stumped. In an instant, he shuddered and sprang up.
He quickly stated: "I didn't. I haven't!"
"Dare to do but dare not to admit it? I was wrong about you!" Zhou Xiao Mei glared.
Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, Er Ni, and even Gang Zi looked at Hu Zi with contempt. They had the same thought as Zhou Xiao Mei. Condemning Hu Zi for daring to act but not admit.
"I'm not stopping you from looking for a girl from the capital. I do wish for the best for you but don't know how bad your grandma's impression of Zhu Zhenzhen is? And her impression of old Zhu Family? You dare charge forward. You're sincerely begging for a beating, right?" Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.
Hu Zi's face turned red.
"Sit down first and speak slowly." Lin Qing He pulled Zhou Xiao Mei to sit down and stuffed her hands with an orange. Then she looked at Huzi and said, "Tell me, what is going on? Aunt believes you. "
What kind of person was this nephew? It had been two years now. How could she not tell? He wouldn't be so impulsive. He didn't dare to talk about this kind of thing by himself. If he did have that kind of thought, he would tell his elders.
"Aunt, believe me. I really didn't!" Hu Zi stated.
"Since you didn't, explain. You keep saying you didn't. Clearly, you have a guilty conscience and have nothing to say." Zhou Gui Lai rolled his eyes.
Gang Zi nodded: "That's right. Third Brother, explain!"
"I don't know what is going on. When did I confess to Zhu Zhen Zhen? I met her twice. Yesterday. Only just yesterday. When she saw me, she said some puzzling words. I don't understand it!" Hu Zi felt that he was going to be wronged to death.
"What puzzling words?" Zhou Xuan asked.
"To not like her. It's impossible for her to marry me, who got a rural household registration. I was sweeping the snow at the time. I didn't know which family she was from. How could I like her? That's right, Grandma saw it yesterday. Grandma can testify for me!" Hu Zi recalled and hurriedly said.
Zhou Xiao Mei exchanged a glance with her fourth sister-in-law. There was confusion in her eyes: "Really didn't?"
"Really didn't. How could I do that kind of thing!" Hu Zi firmly shook his head.
"Then why did she say this? That expression looks like she is very distressed by your pursuit." Zhou Xiao Mei was stumped.
She was angry due to Zhu Zhen Zhen's reaction.
"She is simply a weirdo. I don't know who she is. I only knew her name is Zhu Zhen Zhen after hearing it from Grandma. Her grandmother wanted to match her to Brother Kai in the past!" Hu Zi angrily spoke.
He can let what she said be bygones. But he didn't expect that she would seek his aunt today. How can she do this?
If he really said something to her, then it was fine. But he really didn't. Not a single sentence. Someone can actually make this out of thin air!
The whole family looked at each other, not knowing what was going on.
"Xiao Mei, what did Zhu Zhen Zhen tell you?" Lin Qing He asked.
Zhou Xiao Mei repeated what she remembered, and then frowned: "She said it as if it were true. I didn't think that she, a young woman, would even fabricate this kind of thing?"
Was there something wrong?
Compared with Zhu Zhen Zhen, Lin Qing He obviously trusted her nephew more. She said to Hu Zi: "Don't go to your grandparent's side for now."
She guessed the girl named Zhu Zhen Zhen was really brainless. Maybe it was because Hu Zi occasionally glanced at her, she misunderstood?
"Alright. I won't go for the time being." Hu Zi nodded without saying a word. The one named Zhu Zhen Zhen was terrifying, so let's stay away for the time being!
"Since it's a misunderstanding, I'll go back first. I thought it was true, so I came here to teach you a lesson." Zhou Xiao Mei stood up and stated.
"Take some apples and oranges back to eat." Lin Qing He urged.
Zhou Gui Lai grabbed a net bag to store apples and oranges. They got several boxes of it at home.
"It's cold and lack humidity. When you buy it next year, remember to call me and I will buy more, Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled.
She can't really always eats her fourth sister-in-law's. Her family's situation was now in good condition, so there was no need to save so much.
"It's nothing" Lin Qing He waved her hand.
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When Zhou Xiao Mei returned home with these apples and oranges, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were watching TV with the four Su siblings. While Su Da Lin went out for a walk.
This down-to-earth man wasn't lazy at all, even when it was snowy. When he didn't do business, he will go out and walk around to get familiar with the environment.
"You Aunt gave it." Zhou Xiao Mei put the fruit on the table and said.
Su Cheng and others gathered around and snacked on it. Zhou Xiao Mei peeled the oranges for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, "Father, Mother, eat more. This orange is ripe and sweet."
"Why did your fourth sister-in-law give so much." Mother Zhou remarked.
"Fourth Sister saw there are many people here. I will buy some and accumulate them myself next year. Can't always eat Fourth Sister-in-law's." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled.
Her fourth sister-in-law had always been generous to her.
After saying this, Zhou Xiao Mei whispered to her mother what Zhu Zhen Zhen had said to her. As expected, Mother Zhou was stunned.
After listening to her daughter's recount, Mother Zhou was so angry that she couldn't speak.
This old Zhu family was truly a bad apple. They actually want to match such a person with a brain problem to her grandson. Fortunately, her sharp eyes were watching. Otherwise, wouldn't it cause a disaster to her precious grandson!
"Fourth Sister-in-law told Hu Zi not to come here for the time being and don't go looking for them. That kind of people gets more interested when given more attention" Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"Truly don't know how ugly they are themselves!" Mother Zhou scolded again.
That old Madam Zhu truly treated her granddaughter as a fallen celestial!
When Su Da Lin came back from the outside, he saw his mother-in-law sitting there panting. He asked in confusion, "What...what happened?"
"Nothing. It's cold, why are you going outside?" Zhou Xiao Mei poured hot water for him and said to him.
"Go... go out... walk around." Su Da Lin smiled.
He went out to look at the properties. He wanted to buy a place for his own family. He couldn't always live with his parents-in-law. After all, his family was now stable.
The bun shop's business was very good. Everyone around here knew his bun shop. When managed well, it will do well in the future.
So it was time to find a property nearby and move out at that time.
"Have you been looking for a house?" Father Zhou asked since he knew his youngest son-in-law.
"En." Su Da Lin nodded.
"Why look for one? Isn't it good to live here? Tian Tian and Ya Ya are both young and you two got to open the bun shop. Where do you have time to take care of your children?" said Mother Zhou Mu.
Cheng Cheng and Xun Xs un can go to school by themselves, so it wasn't a matter. However, both granddaughters will have no supervision.
"Move later." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.
Living with her parents, they saved a lot of effort. Otherwise, they will be running around like crazy with four children and the bun shop.
"Disturb... disturb Father... and Mother." Su Da Lin hesitated.
It was fine when they just came here as there was no other way. Now it wasn't good to live like this all the time.
"What disturb? Live for another two or three years. Tian Tian and Ya Ya will have grown up a lot by then. You can move out if you want to then," Mother Zhou urged.
There was no problem with living with her daughter's family. Having lots of people at home made it lively. After all, it was spacious enough.
"En. We will live for another two or three years." Zhou Xiao Mei agreed.
"Give...give ...rent." Su Da Lin said.
"Fourth Sister-in-law said no need for this. We just pay the electricity bill." Zhou Xiao Mei spoke.
Su Da Lin smiled and didn't say anything. Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law took care of them a lot.
"I... I'm going to... look for Fourth Brother... to take a bath... at the bathhouse." Su Da Lin said.
"Go." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.
Su Da Lin went to find Zhou Qing Bai. They brought along Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai as well as Hu Zi and Gang Zi.
"As soon as they leave, our house is quiet." Lin Qing He said to Zhou Er Ni.
Zhou Er Ni's lips curled into a smile.
"It's okay to date, but don't fall back on your homework." Lin Qing He reminded.
Zhou Er Ni blushed. Then with a hint of hesitation appeared between her eyebrows. Lin Qing He didn't ask her either.
After a long time, Zhou Er Ni said by herself, "Fourth Aunt, I don't know if I should continue dating Wang Yuan."
"Huh?" Lin Qing He looked at her.
It was the seventh day of the New Year today. And after today and tomorrow, Zhou Qing Bai's dumpling shop and Su Da Lin's bun shop will open again.
On the fifth day of the New Year, Wang Yuan also came to eat with Er Ni.
"His mother doesn't like me so much," Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips.
On New Year, she and Wang Yuan went to his home and met his parents. Wang Yuan's father was still very nice, while Wang Yuan's mother's attitude was very cold.
It was the kind of cold that people know at first sight that they didn't welcome her.
She didn't say a word to her and held a haughty attitude. This made Zhou Er Ni dislike her.
Lin Qing He didn't know what to say. She looked at Zhou Er Ni and said, "How many boys in his family?"
"There are four. Wang Yuan ranks third," Zhou Er Ni answered.
It was only when she went Wang Yuan's home, she knew what a real rich family was. That was truly extraordinary rich. There owned cars. Yes, more than one.
Their home was especially spacious. It got a large garden.
"Does Wang Yuan know about his mother's attitude toward you?" Lin Qing He asked.
"He know. He was very protective of me." Zhou Er Ni's lips curled.
This was undeniable. Wang Yuan had been protecting her the whole time. Because of this, his mother became even angrier.
Wang Yuan's two elder brothers had married and got children of their own already. Those two sister-in-laws weren't easy to get along with. There was a younger brother underneath. However, he went to study abroad and wasn't at home.
"When you came out of the Wang family, did Wang Yuan tell you anything?" Lin Qing He said.
"He didn't say anything. Just told me not to think too much." Zhou Er Ni sighed.
She knew that Wang Yuan was treating her well. The matter of marriage can be decided on being treated well, right?
She didn't have a strong temperament. If it was Lin Qing He, she wouldn't be afraid of any scene. Who makes her unhappy, she can make them even more unhappy. Their personalities were different.
Zhou Er Ni was gentle. She just glared when pushed to the edge. Although she wasn't bad at interacting with people, she couldn't handle those things in that complicated environment.
Lin Qing He didn't know what to say and just uttered, "You are only 20 years old now. What are you worried about? It's not too late to marry again at 22. Let Wang Yuan wait and see if he have patience with you."
She found Wang Yuan promising but her niece whom she watched growing up was more important.
"He is a little anxious." Zhou Er Ni hesitated.
Wang Yuan was six years older than her. He was already twenty-six this year. Not young.
"You don't need to worry if he is in a hurry. You don't have to be anxious anyway." Lin Qing He taught: "It's good for women to be considerate of men, but you don't have to excessively spoil him. Your uncle treats me wonderful enough, right? Still, when I shouldn't let him have his way, I won't. Sometimes one should let a man reflect on his own. How can he let you marry him with an ease mind. Let him come up with a charter."
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Lin Qing He felt Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan will be in for a hard time. It didn't matter. As she said, her niece was only so old, so let's date first.
If it doesn't work out, then break up. They don't have to worry about getting married.
But the next one, finding a better person than Wang Yuan would be difficult. So let them both figure it out by themselves.
Zhou Qing Bai returned with the children. All feeling refreshing.
Lin Qing He grabbed the vanishing cream and put it on him. As soon as the children were about to clamor for the same treatment, they were sent out by Lin Qing He.
Only the two of them were left in the house. A rare peace and quiet.
"The shop is going to be opened tomorrow. There isn't much business at this time," Lin Qing He said.
"Where do you want to go?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
Lin Qinghe thought for a while. There was no place she wanted to go. After all, although the development of this society was already on the rise, it was still slow in the end.
So there was really no place to go to have fun at this time.
Zhou Qing Bai suggested, "Go to Hai City?"
"No. Let's sleep at home." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He began to prepare the things he needed to open the shop tomorrow. He was going to need to go to the shop to wait for meat delivery.
They were already ordered. Both pork and lamb were in large quantity.
Lin Qing He had nothing to do, so she took a book and read it. On the eighth day of the New Year, Mother Weng came to see her.
"It's was so abrupt of me to come and find you when you are so busy on this New Year." Mother Weng said with a smile.
"What can I be busy with? You don't know how bored I am now. You came at the right time." Lin Qing He was delighted and very enthusiastic.
Mother Weng sat down and noticed the English books on the table. She knew Lin Qing He was reading these books when she arrived.
There was admiration in her tone: "I heard Guo Liang mentioned that your English level was even praised by the principal."
"It can't be disdained." Lin Qing He smiled and asked: "How about honey and grapefruit tea?"
"Alright." Mother Weng nodded.
Lin Qing He used a glass jug to brew a large portion. Then she sat and drank with Mother Weng. She spoke, "Drink more and get moisturization. The skin won't be so dry. I think it will be cold for a while. Compared to our hometown, it's much colder over here. The coldest back then is about the same as the normal winter here in the capital."
"It's alright here. I heard from my family Guo Dong that it's colder over at Hei Long's side. I also heard that there is an ice city there, which seems to be very beautiful." Mother Weng said.
"The ice city seems to be in Ha'er?" Lin Qing He uttered.
"I don't know. Anyway, it should be in that area. I haven't been there yet." Mother Weng said while drinking the sweet and sour honey and grapefruit tea.
"We can take a look together when you have time. I'm getting agitated from all the boredom." Lin Qin He suggested.
"When will the semester resume for you?" Mother Weng asked in response.
"After the Lantern Festival." Lin Qing He answered.
"It's too late. Otherwise, we'll go there together. Mei Jia went back to school today and her dad went out to be a guest at someone's house. I'm the only one left at home. We could bring Young Xuan and his brothers together. It's not a bad idea." Mother Weng said.
Lin Qing He calculated the time and said: "If you want to go, it's actually okay. Eight days back and forth is enough."
She read books every day at home and got no other pastimes. She wanted to go out to explore. After all, she was idle anyway.
What's more, she really hadn't been to an ice city in this period.
"Really going?" Mother Weng asked: "If going, then I won't sit around anymore. I have to go back and pack my luggage. Let's depart tomorrow?"
What she didn't say was that she had quarreled with Father Weng. The old man was so bad. She didn't want to see him these days.
"No rush. Sit down first." Lin Qing He smiled: "It's only some clothes to pack anyway. There is no need to be like before when you need a letter of introduction or the like. Not much effort needed."
"But would Young Kai's dad agree?" Mother Weng said.
"He is busy with opening a shop and he has no time to mind me. How could he not agree?" Lin Qing He responded, "How about Mei Jia's dad?"
"Don't worry about him. I'll be going out with you. He can't disagree to it," Mother Weng said.
Like this 'saying going, then going' holiday happened.
When the boys heard about it, they expressed they wanted to go. Hu Zi and Gang Zi both got an expression of coveting.
"Second and Hu Zi go with us. Third, you stay at home with Gang Zi." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
The two older ones can help with the luggage. The younger ones, forget it. Let them stay at home as left-behind children.
"I don't want to. I want to go too!" Zhou Gui Lai didn't agree: "Mom, you and Dad gone to the south without taking me. You and Aunt Weng will go to see the ice city in Ha'er. This time I must go. If you don't take me, I will buy the ticket myself!"
"Stinky boy!" Lin Qing He glared at him.
But it was useless to glare. In the end, she could only add one more. Gang Zi appeared envious.
Since Third was going, it wasn't a big deal to add Gang Zi too.
So the original trip for Lin Qing He and Mother Weng turned into one with a bunch of big and small lads.
Lin Qing He remembered and ordered, "Second, go to your aunt's place and ask your sister Er Ni if she wants to join in ."
Since they were bringing so many, it was fine to bring one more niece.
Unsurprisingly, Zhou Er Ni was also going.
If she can follow her fourth aunt to see the outside world, why not go? She has to go.
As for Wang Yuan, no need to mind him.
The plan was complete. Let them go to pack their bags.
Lin Qing He noticed that Zhou Qing Bai was grumpy. Especially obvious displeasure.
When Zhou Qing Bai was upset, he was silent with a poker face.
"What's the matter?" Lin Qing He was in a good mood. She thought she would have to stay at home for a while before starting class. A trip with Mother Weng came at a good time.
With entertainment, her whole person was full of energy.
"You're leaving me home alone?" Zhou Qing Bai spoke as he watched at his own conscience-less wife.
Lin Qing He responded without looking back as she packed her things, "What's the matter? You are that old, do I still have to worry about anything."
"I am the only one left at home?" Zhou Qing Bai stated again.
"I originally wanted to leave Third and others with you, but you have also seen it. He insisted on following, so I can only take them with me." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Qing Bai laid on the bed without looking at her. His back was back to her.
When Lin Qing He noticed something was wrong, Zhou Qing Bai had been angry for more than an hour.
In the middle of the night, she can only coax him by feeding the wolf.
"How long will you be gone?" Only then, Zhou Qing Bai reluctantly agreed to this matter, even though it was useless if he didn't agree.
"I will be back before school starts." Lin Qing He replied and went to bed.
Can't be helped. Her family's Qing Bai's precious knife didn't get old. It struck her so that she lost her cover and armor. She was really no match.
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On the second day, Lin Qing He brought Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, Hu Zi, Gang Zi, and Zhou Er Ni over to find Mother Weng.
Because Weng's house was on the way to the railway station.
Zhou Qing Bai accompanied them all the way. It wasn't just him. Father Weng also appeared reluctant when they reached Weng's house.
Mother Weng was especially overjoyed. Looking at the luggage in the children's hands, she smiled and said, "Are you all coming?"
"Ain't that right. Got to help you with your baggage, Aunt Weng." Zhou Gui Lai grinned and responded. He went over to pick up Mother Weng's bag.
He put his own stuff with Gang Zi's. It was just a few underwears and a few inner clothes. They were put together in one bag with his second brother and Brother Hu Zi's and carried by Hu Zi.
Zhou Xuan was carrying Lin Qing He and Zhou Er Ni's one. With Mother Weng's, there was only three baggage for so many people. Not a lot.
"Okay. We'll go by train. You guys can go back by yourself." Mother Weng said when their ride arrived.
"You got to open the shop. Go back." Lin Qing He directed at Zhou Qing Bai.
So the group hopped onto the train. Zhou Qing Bai and Father Weng were a bit sympathetic to each other.
"If you don't want to cook by yourself, you can go to my shop to eat." Zhou Qing Bai said to Father Weng.
Father Weng sighed, "On such a cold day, they say they want to travel and just go. All the way to Ha'er too. Aren't they afraid of the cold!"
Zhou Qing Bai couldn't agree any better.
"Speaking of which, I had implicated you." Father Weng stated.
Of course, he knew that his wife didn't want to talk to him. It was why she went to travel. After all, they quarreled yesterday. As for the reason for the quarrel, he couldn't recall. Still, a quarrel had happened.
Then she was annoyed with him and was going to travel.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't take it seriously. His wife was bored from the start. Otherwise, no matter what Mother Weng said, it would be useless. He won't be mad at others.
The two waved goodbye. Zhou Qing Bai went back to open a dumpling shop.
At this time, there wasn't much business. Still, the door was open.
Aunt Ma also started to wash the dishes. It was cold at this time. They used warm water to wash. Lin Qing He had given her vanishing cream for her hands.
"Why did Teacher Lin and the others go on a trip out of nowhere?" Aunt Maknew about it too and wondered.
"Bored at home and want to go out to explore before school starts. The children are also brought along to see the world." Although Zhou Qing Bai was reluctant to part, he still said with an open attitude.
Aunt Ma nodded and said, "It's good to take them out to see the world. I'm still thinking about whether to take Little Dan to the frontier for a holiday next year."
She was just going to see her eldest son's family. Although they called each other and exchanged letters, they hadn't seen each other for many years.
"You should. When you're going, tell me beforehand, Aunt. I will give you a few more days." Zhou Qing Bai said.
"No need. Normal holiday break is enough." Aunt Ma smiled.
"It's not enough. The journey on the road will take so many days." Zhou Qing Bai said, "It's also a rare trip."
"Alright then." Aunt Ma smiled: "When that happens, I will ask my daughter-in-law to come over and fill in for me for a few days. Although she can't speak the same dialect as us, she can still work."
"It'll be a while. We'll talk then," said Zhou Qingbai.
He had a good impression of Ma Cheng Min, while his impression of his wife, Huang Xiao Liu was so-so. No prejudice either. However, he felt it wasn't appropriate for a lone woman to work over here with a man. He'll look for an old aunt or granny when the time comes.
That was how much a conventional man valued the distinction between men and women.
Wang Yuan dropped by in the afternoon.
He thought Zhou Er Ni was with her grandparents. When he went there, he found out she wasn't and was informed by Mother Zhou.
"Er Ni? She, her fourth aunt, and the boys have all gone on a trip and caught a ride early this morning. They must be gone now." Mother Zhou said.
"Gone on a trip?" Wang Yuan was stunned: "Where did you go to travel on this snowy day?"
"I also said that it's better to stay at home in this snowy weather. These people can really toss around themselves." Mother Zhou muttered.
"What toss around? If it weren't for taking care of these little ones, I would like to go with Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei chimed in.
All four of her children were still young. It can't be helped. For ten years, she can basically forget about getting away and be as cool as her fourth sister-in-law.
"Aunt, where did they travel? How many people went?" Wang Yuan asked.
"A lot. Everyone at my fourth sister-in-law's side except my fourth brother." Zhou Xiao Mei answered: "I didn't hear clearly where. Something about going to see some ice city."
"Ice city?" Wang Yuan was puzzled. So he came over to ask Zhou Qing Bai.
"Went to Ha'er." Zhou Qing Bai told: "The train at nine o'clock this morning."
"So sudden. Why did they go so far?" Wang Yuan said.
"Look at the ice city. The ice city there is beautiful and there is a big hot spring." Zhou Qing Bai explained.
This was what his wife said. Even he hadn't been in a hot spring yet. He felt a bit resentful when saying this. She didn't say anything in advance and just left.
"What need is there to go to a place as far away as Ha'er to soak in hot spring. We have one in the capital!" Wang Yuan stated.
"Where?" Zhou Qing Bai looked at him in surprise.
Although he had been in the capital for two or three years, he hadn't visited so many places. He really didn't know that there was a hot spring in the capital.
Wang Yuan knew. It was a long way from here. Wang Yuan had his own car, so it wasn't far at all.
"Fourth Uncle, when are you free? Let's go for a soak?" Wang Yuan smiled.
"Bring Uncle Wang and your grandparents." Zhou Qing Bai said.
"That's a must." Wang Yuan immediately jollily answered.
So the business was only done for one day today. It was closed on the eighth day.
Old Wang, Father Zhou, Su Da Lin, and Zhou Qing Bai rode in Wang Yuan's car and came to the hot spring together.
Zhou Qing Bai's intention was to come and recognize the way. When his wife returns, he would often bring his wife there for fun. His wife enjoyed these.
It was time to bring out the truck that was bought last year and was put in his wife's mysterious space. It will be convenient to have a car by then.
After arriving at the hot spring, old Wang looked at it and remarked with emotion: "Good lad, you know such a far place."
Coming here from home was a full three hours drive before arriving.
Father Zhou was also very excited. He hadn't soaked in the hot spring before.
Today they were going to call Mother Zhou, but it was only Mother Zhou herself. There was nobody to take care of her and she didn't understand. So they got Su Da Lin to join them.
As for the shop, let Zhou Xiao Mei watch it.
So these men comfortably soaked in the hot springs. Have to say, it was really comfortable. However, the expense was a bit high.
Five people came for fifty yuan. The average price was ten yuan.
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This consumption was generally the level that the working class was reluctant to spend. But for this group of people, it was still affordable.
Zhou Qing Bai was very satisfied.
He decided to bring his wife over. After all, this was a pure natural hot spring. Simply wonderful.
There were also hotels where they can stay. If it was getting late, they can also stay here. There were restaurants around too.
"This...this is...to develop the tour...tourism?" Even Su Da Lin couldn't help asking.
"Definitely tourism development. I estimate that business will be booming in the future. Other already stole the march on it." Wang Yuan said with some regret.
This hot spring was contracted to three big families. Although their Wang family had some influence, they couldn't get hold of it.
Su Da Lin nodded. He also felt that this place was particularly good. The only downside was that it was too far away.
Of course, it was also because of the ice and snow. The train didn't drive fast. So it took three hours. Normally, it was about two hours.
To say it was far, it wasn't.
It was easy to get hungry after soaking in the hot springs, so they headed to the restaurant for a meal. Only then they went back home.
The car was driven by Zhou Qing Bai on the way back.
"I didn't know that you can drive, Fourth Uncle." Wang Yuan smiled.
"Your fourth aunt can too." Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows.
This time not only Wang Yuan was surprised, but even old Wang, Father Zhou, and Su Da Lin were surprised.
"Your wife can drive this kind of vehicle?" Old Wang asked.
"Learnt it in the south. Just missing a driving test." Zhou Qing Bai answered calmly.
"Awe... awesome!" Su Da Lin couldn't help but said.
This wasn't a bicycle. It was a car. He didn't expect Fourth Sister-in-law to know how to drive. Simply too capable.
However, strong woman Lin Qing He always gave this impression. So everyone was surprised for a short while and then calmed down.
"This car is thirty-six thousand. When you save enough, buy one. I will introduce someone to you, Fourth Uncle. It will be much cheaper." Wang Yuan smiled.
He bought this car himself. He also bought a property near Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. It was very spacious. He belonged to the category who had a house and a car. He earned it by himself. ot relying on his family at all.
"We'll see in the future." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
This car was more expensive than a truck. After all, it was much more upscale than a truck. Still, they got a truck. So would it be far for the family to get a car?
In this matter, Zhou Qing Bai was still very confident.
At the end of last year, the annual income was summarized. The annual income reached more than 38,000 yuan. This didn't include the reselling in summer vacation.
Today, he didn't open the shop. He just went over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's place to eat.
At the same time, Lin Qing He and others were also in good spirits on the train.
"This is the first time I have come out by myself. What's more, to such a far place." Mother Weng played the card in her hand and said with a smile.
"It's nice to come out and explore more," Lin Qing He called out passed and jollily responded.
Zhou Gui Lai continued, while Gang Zi passed.
The four were playing cards together. Hu Zi and Er Ni were watching from the side. As for Zhou Xuan, he was reading an English book.
Because of the large number of people, the boringness of this journey hadn't been felt.
They happily traveled all the way to Ha'er.
It was truly freezing here. They found a decent guest house and checked in. Lin Qing He said, "Fortunately, we came prepared and all armored up. Otherwise, we wouldn't dare to get off."
"Yeah. It's so much colder here than our side." Mother Weng responded.
They requested two rooms. Lin Qing He, Zhou Er Ni, and Mother Weng shared a room. The four boys squeezed into a double room.
The few of them could take care of others. When Lin Qing He's side had rested enough, they brought up a takeaway.
"Mom, the receptionist below said that we can't go. The weather forecast shows that the wind and snow will be too heavy tomorrow and the day after and all the bus going there have stopped." Zhou Xuan said.
"All stopped?" Lin Qing He was stunned.
"What a coincidence. We just arrived and can't go." Mother Weng also uttered.
"Not only the ice city, but also to the hot springs can't be accessed. All transport had been canceled." Zhou Xuan threw up his hands.
"Eat first. We'll go down and ask afterward." Lin Qing He said to Mother Weng.
"En." Mother Weng nodded.
After finishing the noodles, they came down to inquire with the receptionist.
"You came from afar to see the ice city? Then you must be truly idle." The receptionist said: "But there is no way. Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow is said to have blizzards. The rides have been all stopped now. No way to go."
"What about the hot springs near here?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Can't go either," the receptionist answered.
Lin Qing He didn't believe her. People in some tourist areas would mislead unfamiliar travelers in this way. The reason was that they can't go to the scenic area for this reason or that. In fact, they actually want people to take their transport.
However, the next morning, Lin Qing He had to believe it even if she didn't believe it. At this time, the people weren't so cunning, because the snow on the next day was really heavy.
"I guess this snow will really take two or three days." Lin Qing He sighed.
"We came to see some snow this time." Mother Weng was also dumbfounded.
It was a rare chance to come out all the way to see the ice city. No one thought that they wouldn't be able to go anywhere. They came here to see the snow in a different place and then they have to go back the same way.
It went without saying they can only go back. What else can they do? The transportation at this time wasn't comparable to the future generations. In the future generations, one can have a good time going back and forth in four or five days.
But right now, just the train alone took a lot of time.
It took about two days to come here. Lin Qing He planned to come and play for three days. The budgeted day was seven because the semester started on the 16th of January.
Whether it was her or Zhou Xuan, they both had to go back to school.
However, if the next two days were blizzards, it would definitely be impossible to have fun. They didn't go back right away. They waited for a day.
The snow was still heavy the next day.
"Let's go back tomorrow. This snow is too big." Mother Weng said.
"Alright. Second, Hu Zi, you two go buy tickets." Lin Qing He instructed.
It was a rare trip to make, but it was a pity that the weather wasn't on their side. It was impossible to go anywhere under such heavy snow.
So on the third day, this group of people went back the same way they came.
"Came here for nothing." Zhou Gui Lai got on the train, laid on his soft sleeper, and sighed.
"It's not for nothing. The train station in Ha'er got quite some knowledge." Gang Zi said with a grin.
"Ha'er is pretty good." Zhou Er Ni nodded.
"We came out to go back here. We haven't seen anything. It's really face-losing." Zhou Gui Lai said.
"You're afraid of losing face? Your face is thicker than the city wall." Zhou Er Ni retorted in mirth.
"I'm wronged. I'm sad." Zhou Gui said.
But anyway, the group of people can only go back the same way they came.
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Although they didn't get to see an ice city, Lin Qing He and Mother Weng had established a revolutionary friendship along the way.
It had also made Mother Weng particularly satisfied with the atmosphere of Zhou Family.
She felt if her daughter married over and has such a sensible and capable mother-in-law, it wouldn't bad, right?
Lin Qing He felt that Mother Weng was a kind and gentle soul. So she was also satisfied.
After all the way back to the capital, it happened to be the Lantern Festival when the group arrived.
"How about not cooking at all. Get old Weng and eat lamb dumplings in our shop." Lin Qing He suggested.
"Oh, I can't really." Mother Weng said with a smile.
"No need to be reserved. Go back and drop your baggage. Then call old Weng. We will wait for the next bus and head over." Lin Qing He insisted.
"No need. You head back first. I will ask old Weng later. If we haven't reach there before 5:30, then you can eat by yourself. Don't worry about us." Mother Weng responded.
"Then remember to come." Lin Qing He said.
Mother Weng arrived at her stop soon. Once she got off, she waved and went back. She thought that Father Weng was home, but unexpectedly he wasn't.
But when Lin Qing He and the children get back, they saw Father Weng at the dumpling shop.
"Oh, old Weng, you are here. I just told Mei Jia's mother to get you and spend the Lantern Festival together with us and she got off her stop. Quickly cycle back and bring her over." Lin Qing He rapidly uttered at the sight of Father Weng.
After going out, the relationship development was very fast and the way of addressing had changed.
Father Weng grinned and said, "Then both of us will disturb you tonight."
"What disturbance. The more, the merrier," Lin Qing He replied.
Father Weng laughed and rode his bike back. Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Qing Bai, and Zhou Qing Bai also looked at his wife.
"I've been away for so many days, did you miss me?" Lin Qing He walked over, avoided Er Ni and the rest, and whispered.
Zhou Qing Bai swept a glance at her and then continued to make dumplings. Lin Qing He knew he must have missed her.
She was tired after sitting on the train for so long, so she went to lie down on the second floor.
Zhou Er Ni helped her fourth uncle.
Zhou Xuan and the boys took their stuff home to drop them first. They laid on their sofa and felt greatly relieved.
Although traveling was fun, it was extremely draining in terms of energy consumption.
"Hurry up. Clean up and go to the shop. It's almost time for dinner." Hu Zi urged.
"It's only four o'clock. I estimate it will be around six o'clock when we start eating." Gang Zi responded.
"That's right." Zhou Gui Lai also laid down. He didn't want to move.
Lying on the sofa was uncomfortable, so he went back to the room to go to nap. Gang Zi followed too.
A big bed was added to the room, which was enough to sleep. After all, they were still teens. The two fell asleep in a while.
"I will also go in and lie down for a while. Call us later, Hu Zi." Zhou Xuan said.
"Go." Hu Zi waved his hand. He didn't sleep. Instead, he went straight to the dumpling shop. However, he ran into Zhang Mei Lian downstairs.
They were considered acquaintances, so Hu Zi nodded and prepared to leave.
"Where have you been these days? I haven't seen you." Zhang Mei Lian asked.
"Went to Ha'er to play." Hu Zi replied: "Are you looking for me for something?"
"My colleague gave me two movie tickets. Just want to ask you if you are free." Zhang Mei Lian bit her lips and smiled.
"No time. Busy." Hu Zi glanced at her, then turned and left.
In his mind, he muttered, 'What was this girl mean ah? Looking for him to watch a movie? A young woman asking him to watch a movie, was there a mistake?'
Zhang Mei Lian froze. She didn't expect that when she took the initiative to look for him to watch a movie, he refused.
This country boy. Why was he such a blockhead? He should have taken the initiative in this kind of thing. Now she had taken the action, he didn't even know how to receive it!
Zhang Mei Lian had doubts again. Can such a person really bring her happiness? No matter how she looked, he was so unreliable. Grew so big for nothing.
Zhang Mei Lian gritted her teeth again. She planned to depart.
"Are you trying to chase my cousin." At this moment a voice sounded.
Zhang Mei Lian turned around and saw Xu Sheng Mei.
Although Xu Sheng Mei dressed a little puffy, she did seem to have a good life after marrying. Her complexion was also excellent.
Hu Zi was considered her younger cousin brother. Although they were all the same age, 19 this year, she was one month older than Hu Zi.
"It's you?" Zhang Mei Lian naturally knew Xu Sheng Mei. Although she lived outside and rarely returned back then, she had seen her. What's more, she had seen her and Zhao Jun during their return on 5th.
"Hu Zi is my cousin. My name is Xu Sheng Mei." Xu Sheng Mei introduced.
She didn't expect to come over today to visit and come across this scene.
"I know." Zhang Mei Lian scanned her. How can she not know? It was spread all over the community, saying that old Zhou Family's niece was beautiful and married a very good family.
From what she saw, her appearance was meh. Not as pretty as the rumor said.
However, the man she saw last time looked pretty handsome. One can he came from a rich family at a glance. How did set his eyes on this kind of country-folk?
"Just now, I seemed to hear that you want to invite my cousin to watch a movie?" Xu Sheng Mei smiled.
Zhang Mei Lian said nothing.
"Don't be surprised. Hu Zi is like this. He doesn't understand girls' minds at all, but he is a good guy. Although he got a rural household registration, his family conditions aren't bad." Xu Sheng Mei spoke.
"The conditions are OK? I heard him say that the conditions at home are pretty bad." Zhang Mei Lian said.
"It may seem a little bit worse off in the capital, but in the countryside, it's not bad." Xu Sheng Mei shook her head: "And my aunt wants him to go out and do it alone. He will definitely be promising in the future."
"You're serious?" Zhang Mei Lian hurriedly asked.
"Naturally, I am. Didn't you see that my aunt recruited his brother? She wanted to cultivate them, brothers." Xu Sheng Mei assured with a smile, but there was a hint of vex in her eyes.
They were all nephews. However, her brother Sheng Qiang tried to come over several times, but her uncle and aunt didn't agree. While the two cousins from her second aunt's family were beckoned over. Why was the difference so big!
Zhang Mei Lian smilingly said, "That's pretty good. Teacher Lin is really nice."
"I'm telling you these things because my cousin isn't young. Nineteen. He can marry a wife. If he can marry a girl from the capital, then his Huang's ancestor will be burning a lot of smoke." Xu Sheng Mei jollily stated.
Then she changed her tone and said, "But it's better to keep this matter from my aunt, or else my aunt would be the first to disagree."
Who in the community didn't know this Mei Lian was a bad apple. Don't know how many guys she had been through. If she and Hu Zi become an item, she would want to see how her aunt explains marrying this thing back to her second aunt!
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