Chapter 431. Rotten
"I will adjust tomorrow afternoon's class. Let Second do this same and come over watch the shop for you. Shall we go to the swimming pool?" Lin Qing He arrived and asked him.
"There's a swimming pool?" Zhou Qing Bai loved swimming.
"I only heard about it from my colleague today." Lin Qing He nodded.
This swimming pool was newly opened. One didn't need to change the bus to get there. It was a direct route. The fifth last stop and they were there. It was open 24 hours a day. It sounded very good.
Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
He cherished his body and loved sports. He always played basketball and the likes three or four times.
The couple came into agreement. Then Zhou Qing Bai told her about Hu Zi and Zhang Mei Lian.
"What?" Lin Qing He's eyes popped out and hurriedly turned to ask Aunt Ma: "Auntie, what had happened?"
"I don't know what's going on. I saw them in the corridor this morning. Ask Hu Zi." Aunt Ma replied.
What kind of person was Zhang Mei Lian? She and her sister were weapons of mass destruction It was diaster for such a woman to enter the family. It'll cause unrest in the house.
Lin Qing He had no hesitation. She immediately came to the men's clothing store to look for Hu Zi.
Hu Zi, this nephew. She sincerely wanted to nurture him. If he was stained by such a woman's hand, she would not hesitate to kick him back home.
"Hu Zi, come out with me." Lin Qing He arrived and saw two men picking clothes. She left it to Gang Zi and Ma Cheng Min.
Although Ma Cheng Min was currently at the supervisor level, he also had to help watch the store.
Hu Zi followed her out. He thought it was something else. Never thought that he would hear his aunt straightforwardly go to the point and directly asked, "Are you dating Zhang Mei Lian?"
Hu Zi was froze for a moment. His face immediately became straight and answered, "No such thing!"
Lin Qing He stared at him and said, "What's going on? Aunt Ma saw you and Zhang Mei Lian talking downstairs for a long time!"
Hu Zi understood the situation then and quickly explained: "Aunt, it's not what you think. I have nothing to do with Zhang Mei Lian."
"You aren't interested in her. Then she is interested in you?" Lin Qing He said casually.
She actually hit the bullseye. Hu Zi didn't say anything when he heard this.
Initially, Lin Qing He was just casually remarking. From his reaction, it didn't seem like he was interested in Zhang Mei Lian. So she wanted him to stay away from her.
But when she saw him like this, Lin Qing He didn't hold back and immediately pinched his ear: "You brat, tell me what's exactly going on!"
Although he was a nephew and was quite tall, Lin Qing He wasn't soft at all when she lectured him.
Hu Zi squirmed in pain and hurriedly cried: "Aunt, save me some face. Save me some face. So many people are watching."
Lin Qing He looked around. Only then, she let go of his ear, lowered her voice, and said: "Hurry up and explain. How far did you guys go? You brat, don't you know what kind of person she is? You dare to provoke her!"
"What's wrong with her?" Hu Zi asked with a daze.
Lin Qing He erupted: "You have lived at home for so long and you don't know what kind of things old Zhang's daughters are? She brought her dates home and let them stay overnight. There are more than one or two. Someone said she went to the hospital to abort a baby!"
Although she couldn't stand Zhang Mei Lian and Zhang Mei He, she didn't talk about their shortcoming outside as long as they knew to behave. But now, she didn't mind reminding this nephew who got his heart covered by lard!
Hu Zi was stunned. His eyes widened and his face displayed incredulous. There was this matter?
"You don't know?" Lin Qing He frowned when she saw his reaction.
Hu Zi shook his head: "How am I supposed to know these things?"
God, this Zhang Mei Lian was rotten. What was she going to do? Was it because she thought he was a countryfolk and was easy to bully?
"I was saying why she was looking for me several times. I was puzzled. I'm that poor and have a rural household registration. How could she like me?" It dawned on Hu Zi.
Only then, Lin Qing He knew that he was completely unaware. She couldn't help but said: "She and her sister's reputation had been spread all over our area. You have lived at home for so long, you haven't heard about it?"
"No." Hu Zi felt aggrieved. He really didn't know.
Lin Qing He was also helpless. However, it wasn't difficult to understand. Who would tell these things to a young man?
"Aunt Ma and the others are all clear. She saw it this morning and told your uncle straight away. Your uncle then told me. If you didn't know before, then it's fine. Now that you know, stay away from her. Understand?" Lin Qing He warmed up her tone.
She could almost piece it together. Putting it in another way, she had played enough and wanted to find an honest person to take care of her.
Hu Zi had a rural household registration and his salary wasn't low. What's more, he got an uncle to watch out for him. As long as he put in the effort, he won't do badly.
In addition, Hu Zi attended night school. His academic qualifications were also improving. Have to say that this was a potential investment.
Although this potential investment appeared so-so right now, his future was bright.
This woman, Zhang Mei Lian had set her eyes on this. That was why she wanted to lure Hu Zi.
"Aunt, I am not interested in her. My attitude is very obvious. But she still waited for me downstairs while you guys were away this morning. She wanted to go to the park. I clearly rejected her in the morning." Hu Zi clarified.
Right now, he was feeling a little scared, alright?
Who knew that Zhang Mei Lian appeared fine but she did so many things behind the scene.
It was no wonder that out of all the neighbors, his uncle and aunt only didn't greet them!
"At least you are sensible and didn't learn from Xu Sheng Mei. Otherwise, you will suffer!" Lin Qing He amusedly scolded when she saw his frightened expression.
Then she looked at him up and down and remarked, "First it was Zhu Zhenzhen and then Zhang Mei Lian. I couldn't that you some charm, Nephew?"
"Don't say any more, Aunt. Each and every one of them. What kind of girls are they?" Hu Zi responded.
This city's path was deep. He wanted to go back to the countryside.
"Work hard. You're only 19 years old now. What's the rush? If there is a chance in the future, Aunt will introduce you to a good one." Lin Qing He comforted.
"I'll go back to the village to marry a wife." Hu Zi shook his head.
"Not all girls in the capital are like that. You just only met the bad ones. When you met the good ones, you will not say that. Alright, there's nothing else. Go back and serve the guests." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
She went back to the dumpling shop and complained to Aunt Ma that this old Zhang's daughter was rotten. She coaxed the clueless Hu Zi, so he can accept the baton.
"But don't tell anyone else, Auntie. In the end, this matter got bad effects." Lin Qing He said after complaining.
She couldn't be bothered with Zhang Mei Lian mainly to not affect Hu Zi.
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Aunt Ma said, "It's no wonder Huzi doesn't know. We won't tell him these things."
Even if there were discussions, it'll be old ladies in the area who'll talk. Hu Zi worked and studied at night school every day. How can he know these matters?
Still, it was right to call this old Zhang family rotten. Actually wanted to deceive the honest people!
Zhang Mei Lian, who wanted to deceive the honest guy, didn't give up.
Hu Zi had refused her so bluntly. It made Zhang Mei Lian closed to collapsing. She was a dignified capital girl. Just the capital's household registration alone had many people dreaming?
She took the initiative and he still refused.
Zhang Mei Lian came over to ask Xu Sheng Mei for help. They met once more after that day.
Xu Sheng Mei was obviously much more reasonable than Hu Zi'.Because Xu Sheng Mei looked at her highly, Zhang Mei Lian was smug.
So she came here.
Zhao's home was very easy to find, even though it took almost an hour bus ride.
The most important thing right now was to get Xu Sheng Mei to help her. The reason why she came to find Xu Sheng Mei was because she wanted her to help her persuade Hu Zi.
"Hey, you're Sheng Mei's husband?" It was also fate. Before Zhang Mei Lian could ask for direction after getting off the bus, she saw Zhao Jun carrying a net of apples home.
Zhao Jun had been to the apartment building before. It was from that time Zhang Mei Lian saw him. So she recognized him.
"You are?" Zhao Jun had forgotten her and examined her. The first reaction was which girlfriend he had been with before.
"I'm old Zhou Family's neighbor in the apartment building. My name is Zhang Mei Lian." Zhang Mei Lian introduced herself with a smile.
"Did you find me for something?" Zhao Jun saw that she looked pretty and he reluctantly asked.
"I came here to find Xu Sheng Mei, but I don't know where your home is. I wonder if you can show me the way?" Zhang Mei Lian looked embarrassed and said.
This reaction got Zhao Jun give her a second look. He nodded, "Come on."
Zhang Mei Lian had heard that Zhao Family was rich,. It was only when she came over did she know Zhao Family was truly rich.
It was a big property. A huge one. Inside was very spacious. Even a housekeeper was hired. Such a family and Xu Sheng Mei who came from the countryside. Why was she able to marry in?
Just a shabby settler from the countryside. Her look was very average. It can't be described as pretty!
Even though she thought this in her heart, she smiled brightly when she saw Xu Sheng Mei.
Xu Sheng Mei was a little surprised when she saw her. She didn't expect that she actually came to look for her. She was free at the moment, so she brought Zhang Mei Lian out.
"You married really well. This Zhao Family looks like a rich family. You are really blessed." Zhang Mei Lian remarked with envy in her voice.
People from this country got such good fortune. Why didn't she? She was still a girl from the capital!
Xu Sheng Mei was somewhat proud of being praised.
Regardless of what her grandma, aunt, and others thought, she had married well. There was no doubt to it, The conditions of Zhao Family were the most excellent in this area and in this area were all rich people.
If she didn't use some trick, how could she marry into this household? How can she have this life now?
"Why did you come to see me today?" Xu Shengmei asked.
"I got a day off today. I wanted to find Hu Zi to go to the park for a walk. Who would have thought, Hu Zi was that appalling!" Zhang Mei Lian couldn't help but bitterly complain.
Her request was that low, but Hu Zi still turned it down. She felt that she couldn't accept it.
Xu Sheng Mei was also a little surprised when she finished what she said.
Hu Zi turned down Zhang Mei Lian? It can't be that Hu Zi knew about Zhang Mei Lian's matters?
It can't be. According to Zhou Family's temperament, they wouldn't bring up this matter.
"Don't worry yet. I'll ask what's going on for you. I do sense Hu Zi like you. You look so beautiful. If you want to marry a better person, it's completely possible. You are willing to marry to Hu Zi is Hu Zi's blessing." Xu Sheng Mei assured.
"If this is the case, then why does he reject me?" Zhang Mei Lian asked.
"I have to ask for the specifics. But I think Hu Zi feels got a slight inferiority complex. Probably afraid that he isn't worthy of you, so he dare not date you." Xu Sheng Mei said.
This was why Zhang Mei Lian came to see Xu Sheng Mei. She can talk and her words were pleasing to the ear.
"I didn't say anything about him. What is there to feel inferior about?" Zhang Mei Lian muttered.
"You are got capital's household registration. You know how precious this side's household registration is. While he got a countryside's. How can it be so easy to transfer a household registration? Don't even think about it if one doesn't have two or three thousand yuan. It's normal for him to feel like he can't match up." Xu Sheng Mei explained.
Zhang Mei Lian was slightly comforted and said: "I don't mind his rural household registration. How about you help me check his attitude?"
"I'm not free today." Xu Sheng Mei bit her lips, "I'll ask for you tomorrow?"
"En." Zhang Mei Lian nodded, "Not going to invite me to sit in Zhao's house? I haven't seen such a big house. You married truly well."
"If you marry Hu Zi, you won't be any worst off. Hu Zi will go out alone in the future." Xu Sheng Mei smiled.
Zhang Mei Lian didn't think so. Even if Hu Zi really went out to do it alone in the future, how could he afford to live in such a big house?
Xu Sheng Mei took her home. Zhao Jun was watching TV. The others were working in the factory and hadn't returned yet.
Zhang Mei Lian sat at Zhao's house for more than an hour before returning.
On the way back, she couldn't help thinking, if she could marry into such a household, how good would it be?
Especially since she just heard Xu Sheng Mei and Zhao Jun were discussing about buying a car. What kind of high-end item was a car?
But really, Zhao Family was quite rich. The factory wasn't owned by the Zhao family before. However, since last year, half of the factory was Zhao Family's.
Zhao Family's income wasn't low at all, because the business was excellent.
They could afford a car.
Zhang Mei Lian was so envious. Why didn't she have such good fortune? What did Zhao Jun fall in love with Xu Sheng Mei? Her look wasn't any worse than Xu Sheng Mei!
The next morning, Xu Sheng Mei came to look for Hu Zi.
Hu Zi thought she was looking for him for something. When he heard that she was asking on behalf of Zhang Mei Lian, Hu Zi frowned, "Sheng Mei, don't be fooled by her. I heard about the things she did!"
He thought Xu Sheng Mei didn't know about it.
Xu Sheng Mei understood at once in her heart. Like she thought. So she put on a curious expression and asked: "What's wrong with her? She especially ran over to me to cry."
"Don't worry about her. You aren't on the same road as her anyway." Hu Zi waved his hand.
He couldn't bring himself to say those words. He had never seen a girl like this. She actually had the face to cry to his cousin, Xu Sheng Mei. Did she really treat them as a fool?
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Judging by his reaction, Xu Sheng Mei knew that Zhang Mei Lian had no hope and said, "I thought you two were dating. From so far, she ran over to find me."
"You stay away from her. Being with her will implicate your name." Hu Zi advised.
Xu Sheng Mei gave no response and asked about her brother's studies.
Hu Zi said: "I don't know. I'm not in the same class as Qiang Zi. When I asked him if he had anything he didn't understand, he said none."
Xu Sheng Mei nodded. Since she was here, she dropped by her uncle's. Then she went to look for her grandma and grandpa.
But this time, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou didn't show her any good face.
"Grandma, I came all the way and you can show me this face." Xu Sheng Mei said.
"How long do you want to hide the fact that Qiang Zi sent someone into the hospital?" Mother Zhou asked coldly.
Xu Sheng Mei froze for a moment. Obviously, she didn't expect this side to know. How did they know? It was quite a distance away.
However, Xu Sheng Mei didn't pursue this point anymore. She hurriedly explained, "Grandma, although Qiang Zi beat someone into the hospital, those people were too much..."
"Too much? Did they hit Qiang Zi or what?" Mother Zhou asked with a frigid expression.
"No." Xu Sheng Mei paused.
"You also admitted they didn't. They didn't beat anyone, just gossiping behind people's backs. Qiang Zi walked in with your relationship. Is it wrong for people to talk about his nepotism?" Mother Zhou scolded.
"Grandma, you don't know how bad their words were." Xu Sheng Mei maintained.
"Don't make excuses for him. That's the way he is. No wonder your uncle and aunt aren't willing to let him come. How had he come and he got into a fight. In the future, don't bring up these nonsenses in front of me, otherwise don't come!" Mother Zhou said with annoyance.
She felt that she was being used as a gun by this granddaughter. Now she dared not find Fourth's wife. She felt guilty. She had often criticized in her heart that Fourth's wife was too adamant and didn't show any mercy.
Now that something like this happened, Mother Zhou felt she had no face at all.
Thinking about it, she felt it was fortunate. Fortunately, Fourth's wife had an uncompromising attitude on the matter of Qiang Zi coming. If he came and hit someone at their side, what to do? Would it sound good if spread out? Can they still do business?
"Grandma, Qiang Zi knows he was wrong. He is studying hard now." Xu Sheng Mei could only say this.
"He better study hard. If he dared to stir up something, I will directly tell your mother to take him back!" Mother Zhou said.
Xu Sheng Mei came over and received scolding. She felt she lost face.
After all, they were grandson and granddaughter of a different surname. In the end, they were separated by a branch. They'll keep scolding without asking who was right or wrong.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou really didn't think there was anything to discuss in this matter.
If you beat someone into the hospital, you are wrong even if were right. Also when someone makes irresponsible remarks behind your back, then you can work hard and get results so that everyone can acknowledge you.
But he went straight up and beat the person into the hospital. What else was there to say? He was just like a gangster!
Xu Sheng Mei sat on the cold seat for a while before she got up and left.
But when she headed out, she saw Wang Yuan coming over in a car. He then walked over with two nylon nets of apple for Father Zhou and Mother Zhou to eat.
This was someone who knew how to interact. He will come over every now and then or he would have a meal here or bring things over.
This made Father Zhou and Mother Zhou have a particularly good impression of him. Not to mention Father Zhou and Mother Zhou, even Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin were the same.
Wang Yuan didn't know Xu Sheng Mei. When he and Er Ni actually started dating and started interacting with old Zhou Family, Xu Sheng Mei had already married.
The rest of the time, she didn't encounter him. So Xu Sheng Mei didn't know Wang Yuan either.
But seeing the car outside, one can tell from his outfit that his background wasn't simple. When did their family know this kind of character?
Xu Sheng Mei smiled and asked, "You are?"
"I came to see my grandfather and grandmother." Wang Yuan glanced at her and replied.
"This place is my grandma and grandpa's. Did you go to the wrong place?" Perplexed, Xu Sheng Mei asked.
A car can't be casually bought. Zhao Jun wanted his parents to buy one, but was still hesitating to find Father Zhao and Mother Zhao, even when Zhao Family had a lot of money!
After all, a car costs tens of thousands. Truly a sky-high price. Even a ten thousand yuan household can't afford it!
"Grandpa, grandma, why don't I know who he is?" Xu Sheng Mei came in and asked with a smile.
"Didn't you go back?" Mother Zhou said.
"Well, I was curious." Xu Sheng Mei smilingly replied. Her face can really endure. She didn't care about Mother Zhou's words at all.
"This is Er Ni's boyfriend, called Wang Yuan. He's also the boss of your aunt's partnered garment factory." Mother Zhou introduced.
Mother Zhou purposely gave a detailed introduction. Who told you to find someone yourself and found a man to treat as your ancestor!
Take a look at the guy your aunt found for Er Ni. Not only was he richer than Zhao family, but more importantly, he was capable, filial, and kind. Could Zhao Jun who looked at people with his nostrils compare to him?
Zhou Er NiXu Sheng Mei felt that her smile was about to falter and responded: "It turned out to be Er Ni's boyfriend. So I have to call Brother-in-law. It's getting late now, I should go back. Brother-in-law, you sit down with grandma and the others."
Wang Yuan knew who Xu Sheng Mei was now and nodded without saying anything.
Xu Sheng Mei turned around and walked out of the house. There was fury in her eyes.
Sure enough, she was biased. She was scolded like that for being with Zhao Jun as if she was a loose woman. A social-climbing woman. With a turn of a head, she introduced a rich man to Er Ni.
At this young age, he can even afford a car and got his own garment factory. This was a big boss!
She racked her brains to get such a marriage with Zhao Family, while on Zhou Er Ni didn't have to do anything. Her aunt introduced her to such a man!
If she was willing to introduce someone like that from the start, would she find Zhao Jun's kind?
The rest of the family were all working. Only Zhao Jun didn't go to work. The family was rich but the family hadn't separated yet. When the family separates later, what to do?
Marrying into Zhao Family seem glorious on the surface, but in fact, it was a matter of planning. Effort and energy costing.
While look at this Wang Yuan, how much better it was? He brought a gift over to see the two elderly. Hopeless Zhao Jun didn't want to come when she asked him to come!
Really compare which goods to throw. Comparison made people miserable!
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No one knew Xu Sheng Mei went back in a fit of anger. Neither did anyone pay heed to her.
When Lin Qing He came back from the afternoon, she drank the chicken soup stewed by Zhou Qing Bai.
"My mother told Da Lin to bring it here." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Lin Qing He understood what he meant and gave him an eye-roll.
Because of her attitude towards Xu Sheng Qiang, as his grandma, Mother Zhou more or less had opinions. But at this moment she probably understood the situation, so she wanted to appease her.
If this were back when she was young, she wouldn't drink a sip of the chicken soup. But in a blink of an eye, she was almost forty.
At the beginning, she had stormed to find Father Lin and Mother Lim to sever the relationship. Also, when Father Lin and Mother Lin came to beg on old Second Lin's matter and pleaded for Zhou Qing Bai to fish him out.
At that time, Lin Qing He was particularly hard-hearted.
But in recent years, she had cultivated her moral character. After all, being easy to get hot-tempered and irritable wasn't good. Being calm and not irritable was the way to maintain good health.
So she didn't pay much heed to Mother Zhou. After all, though one needn't consider the face of the monk, one got to consider the Buddha's. As long as she didn't make irresponsible remarks in front of her, she would not mind the old lady on behalf of her Qing Bai.
"When we'll go in the afternoon?" Lin Qing He changed the topic.
"After eating and resting, we'll leave." Zhou Qing Bai said.
Zhou Xuan and the others came back soon. Zhou Qing Bai had already prepared the food and told Zhou Xuan to bring it to Er Ni, Hu Zi, and the others. Their family had their meal in the dumpling shop.
"Second watch the shop." Lin Qing He said.
"Mom, are you going to the swimming pool?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.
"You still have to go to class to study. You can't go. Playing ball after school is more like it." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
At this time, it was late May. There was still about half a month left before the day of the college entrance examination.
Zhou Gui Lai didn't mind, and said, "When I finish the exam, I will go every day."
After that, he sighed again: "It's been a long time since I last swam."
"When you finish the exam, you will set up a stall with Hu Zi and sell clothes." Lin Qing He stated.
"You want me to go hawking?" Zhou Gui Lai's eyes widened.
"Or, you want to freeload at home and be a young master." Lin Qing He retorted.
She left him be and went back to the apartment building with Zhou Qing Bai to take a nap for half an hour. Then the two of them grabbed their swimwear and made theri way over.
Have to say, this year had really made a lot of progress. There were places like swimming pools.
Especially, since the young women were playing in the water in swimsuits.
"A yellow-faced woman like me can't compare to the young girls ah." Lin Qing He sighed after she arrived.
"Still a young girl." Zhou Qing Bai changed into his trunks and raised his eyebrows.
Lin Qing He jollily gave him an eye-roll. He always praised her and made her float a little bit from compliments.
But really, her skin was originally fair. After coming to the capital, the environment here nurtured people and became even fairer. She also paid attention to her figure.
So don't look at her being in her thirty-something, almost her forties, there was no excess fat on her waist.
In addition, with her extraordinary aura, she was very eye-catching when walking out in a female red swimsuit.
Of course, her family's Qing Bai wasn't much worst either. But in recent years, he had been a tendency to put on weight. There was some flesh around his belly.
Overall, he got a good physique.
The couple stretched for a while before entering the water. At most, they could only swim for two hours. They'll drink some water and eat snacks in the middle. Like that time the time will pass.
Although it was a direct route to here, it wasn't very close.
"I haven't exercised for a while, my body can't keep up." Lin Qing He swam back and forth, panting as she remarked.
Swimming was physically exhausting. Although the whole body can be exercised and was a particularly good sport, there was no doubt that it was easy get tired.
"Let's come more often in the future." Zhou Qing Bai felt that it would be great to bring his wife over to swim more often.
When her physical strength increases, he'll have the blessing to enjoy more. Otherwise, she won't be able to take on all the tossing around.
Lin Qing He didn't know what this man was thinking, and said, "I'll take a break. You can continue."
Zhou Qing Bai continued to swim. His swimming capability was very good. And because he often went back to play basketball and exercise, there was no need to say how good his physical strength was.
Compared with him, Lin Qing He, a teacher, was proper fighting trash.
After a long rest, she continued swimming again.
Despite the exhaustion, she felt comfortable after the swim. More importantly, the tickets were also cheap. Adults were only a dime and children were only five cents. One can stay from opening time in the morning until closing in the evening.
The couple went up to find a place to sit after they had finished swimming. Then grabbed apples from the bag to eat.
Lin Qing He didn't intend to continue. Her fingers were all wrinkled. Zhou Qing Bai continued to swim for several laps. Only then, it was considered finished.
The two went to change into clean clothes. They went home feeling refreshed with their bags.
"Let's go once a week in the future." Seeing her Qing Bai really loved it, she suggested.
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai did love it and nodded.
"Eldest is coming back soon. When he comes back, let him come as well. He also loves swimming." Lin Qing He said.
Only then, she began chattering away. She estimated that Eldest was about to come back, but she didn't expect him to come back so soon.
In June, Zhou Gui Lai was going to take the college entrance examination. ZhouXuanKai returned during his college entrance examination.
"Why are you back so soon? Shouldn't it be a while longer?" Lin Qing He couldn't help being surprised when she saw her elder son watching TV on the sofa when she got off class in the evening.
Zhou Kai, who had was several degrees tanner, grinned. He poured a glass of water for his mother and replied: "I came back in advance and can stay here for half a month."
He had to go back in half a month. At that time, double the training.
"Finally, you can stay longer." Lin Qing He accepted the water and said, "Your dad knows that you are back?"
"Not yet, I headed straight home." Zhou Kai answered. He was too tired, so he came back and slept first. He just woke up.
Lin Qing He drank the water and sat down to ask about his life.
This time he came back, he was tanner than the last time he came back. Have to say, her 19-year-old son had really grown up now.
He seemed to be the kind that can go out independently and decide for himself.
"You become so sturdy. Seems like you suffer a lot." Lin Qing He remarked as her nose felt a little sour.
"What suffering? Training is what we supposed to do. Mom, don't worry about me." Zhou Kai assured.
Lin Qing He didn't continue and said, "Go. Head over to the dumpling shop. I have to buy groceries to cook up some good food for you."
Zhou Kai smiled and headed out with his mother. Zhang Mei Lian from next door came out at this time and encountered them. Lin Qing He and Zhou Kai ignored her.
"How is Grandpa and Grandma's body?"
"It's okay. There's no problem. Wait until after the meal before you go there." Lin Qinghe replied.
They arrived at the dumpling shop. She let Eldest nurture affection with his dad. Then she took the money and went to the market to buy more good food.
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Getting Zhou Qing Bai to connect with his son? There was nothing to connect with.
Zhou Qing Bai only asked one question: "Are you hungry?"
Zhou Kai replied that he'll wait until the evening and eat together. And that was it.
On the other hand, Aunt Ma was so happy to see Zhou Kai coming back. She spoke: "This training must be very tiring. And you got so tanned. Your mother must feel distressed when she sees you like this. She was always missing you.
Zhou Kai also grinned and responded, "I also miss home, but I don't have the time." The industry he entered won't allow him to be free in the future.
Aunt Ma said, "I also heard from your grandmother that she has raised a lot of chickens for you. Just waiting for you to come back to nourish you."
Zhou Kai jollily replied, "Then I won't be polite with grandmother."
"What's there to be polite about? It's rare to come back. You have to get nourishment. It looks like you lost a lot of weight." Aunt Ma remarked.
"I didn't lose weight. I just looked a little thinner." Zhou Kai said.
He was the tallest in the whole family. His height was almost 1.9 meters with his shoes. His total height was 1.88 meters. Wherever he goes, he was definitely not short. Especially at this moment.
To be honest, none of the brothers were short in height. Second was about 1.85 meters tall now. His growth seemed to slow down now, but it was enough. Not to mention Third. He was 15 this year and 1.8 meters tall. he will not be much shorter than his elder brother in the future.
In comparison, Hu Zi and Gang Zi were a bit shorter. Below 1.8 meters. Around 1.76-1.77 meters.
After all, the nourishment that Lin Qing He fed before wasn't for nothing.
Lin Qing He came back with a chicken. In addition, two basses and many other stuffs.
"Go and kill the chicken." Lin Qing He passed the chicken to Zhou Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai simply ordered his eldest son to go. Lin Qing He spoke: "He just came back. Let him rest."
Zhou Qing Bai didn't mad with his wife. He only gave Eldest a look. Zhou Kai's lip amusedly twitched and then scooped up boiling water to kill the chicken and clean it up.
The first three days of his return, his mother would treat him like an enamel doll. Cuddled him carefully for fear he'll break.
However, this warranty period was only the first three days. After three days, the benefits will be gone and he'll be at her beck and call as usual.
Lin Qing He was sorting the vegetables as she chatted with her eldest: "Did you come back by yourself this time, or return with other people?"
"I came back by myself. I have kept in touch with Weng Guo Liang. He can't come back for the time being. He'll go by the end of this year." Zhou Kai replied.
"This year, Mei Jia will go over to that side's hospital for an internship." Lin Qing He continued.
"So fast?" Zhou Kai uttered.
"Mei Jia has good grades. Once she's there, you got to take care, understand? I have a very strong relationship with your Aunt Weng." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Kai said: "I will definitely keep an eye out."
"Not just keeping an eye out, but also protecting her. Especially since Mei Jia is still young. You can't let her be chased by those young men on that side." Lin Qing He instructed.
Zhou Kai immediately chuckled: "It won't happen. Mei Jia is a little girl." He watched her grew up.
Lin Qing He rolled her eyes. Why didn't this rascal get it? She said it that clearly and he thought she was joking.
"Your dad kind of wants to hug his granddaughter. Second is only seventeen this year. He is still a minor. Too early to wait for him. Let alone Third. So Eldest, what do you say." Lin Qing He said expressly.
Zhou Kai understood and was embarrassed: "That girl Mei Jia is still young."
"What's still small? She's a young woman." Lin Qing He disgruntledly refuted.
"Ahem, what my dad wants is to hug is a daughter. Not a granddaughter. Mom, please give my dad a baby. We are all so old. We'll all spoil her and treat her as a treasure." Zhou Kai diverted.
Lin Qing He wanted to hit him: "Smelly boy, your mother, I am already at this age. Can become an advanced age pregnant woman!"
"Exercise more. You have given birth to three of us, Mom. It won't be a big problem. I saw who was that in the village, she gave birth to her youngest when she was forty-three." Zhou Kai smiled: "If you could become an old clam giving birth to pearls, my dad will be crazy happy. I sense that he wants a girl so much that we aren't pleasing to his eye."
Lin Qing He internally uttered, you didn't sense it wrongly.
Your dad used to find you unpleasing to his eyes, but it had gotten better in recent years.
"Don't say it in front of your dad." Lin Qing He whispered.
During the Chinese New Year this year, her Qing Bai had finally thought it through. Though he wasn't thinking about it, it was better to not say it in front of him.
Actually, Lin Qing He was willing to give birth. It was just that she got ligation. The chances of getting pregnant were too small. Of course, she didn't prevent it.
If they have that fate and she gets pregnant with a fourth child, she will definitely be happy to give birth, even with her high age. There was nothing wrong with giving it a go.
She didn't feel her luck will be so bad. What's more, they were in the capital. The doctors here were also very safe.
The premise was that they have that fate.
"Actually, I don't understand. Mom, why did you stop giving birth after giving birth to Third?" Zhou Kai asked.
"We're talking about your matter. Why am I dragged in? Look at you. You're nineteen now. If you were promising, then I'll be a gran now ." Lin Qing He said.
"There are also many aunts who are younger than their nephews." Zhou Kai pointed out.
Lin Qing He choked. It wasn't uncommon for grandma to give to uncles and aunts who were younger than their nephews and nieces. She dismissed, "Once the chicken is killed, chop it. Let your dad stew it first. There are also two basses. Killed it too."
"Okay." Zhou Kai responded.
Actually, Zhou Qing Bai heard the whole conversation but he didn't mind. He did want one, but he was also worried that his wife's high age. After all, the nurses had already explained it.
So now he was going with the flow. If it comes, he will accompany his wife all the way to the delivery. If it doesn't, he will not think about it anymore.
Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai were delighted when they came back to see and saw their eldest brother had returned home early.
"As black as briquettes. If you don't get engaged to a wife first, I think you won't be able to get one in the future. Becoming so old." Zhou Gui Lai said with disgust.
"This makes sense." Lin Qing He nodded.
"You looked like Dad from the start. What's the rush. Come to think of it, I'm just like you. Got my dad's look. When I go out, people don't think I'm only fifteen. My second brother's got good fate, looking like Mom. He looks like a little white scholar and always got the advantage." Zhou Gui Lai remarked.
He was fifteen. The age of looking cool. He already started to hate that he appeared too mature.
"Off to one side. Your father is very handsome." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her. Lin Qing He sent him a wink: "I find him quite handsome."
The corner of Zhou Qing Bai's mouth wanted to curl into a smile.
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"Tsk tsk. The two of you really don't take the surrounding into account." Zhou Gui Lai shook his head.
"What? Did someone find you ugly?" Lin Qing He asked.
Both of the brothers got their dad's and appeared a little mature, they weren't ugly. On the contrary, they looked more manly and masculine.
Otherwise, why would Zhu Zhen Zhen from old Zhu Family and Zhang Mei Lian want to hit on her eldest in the first place?
Let's not talk about these rotten peach blossoms. The most important part, it can Mother Weng be satisfied with. So there was no problem.
"Who would think I'm ugly? It's just that when I look in the mirror, I feel it's too rush." Zhou Gui Lai answered.
Then the conversation soon changed. He continued to denounce his eldest brother: "Now that Eldest Brother becomes so dark, he seems to be about to be the same age as Dad. Mom, you have to strike while it's early. Otherwise, he might really be a bachelor in the future."
"With your mouth, such a golden bachelor become disdained like that." Zhou Xuan chipped in.
"Second Brother, don't talk. You already got the best benefit, understand? Why did my mother birth you to look like her and didn't leave me any of her genes." Zhou Gui Lai complained.
Zhou Xuan laughed.
Aunt Ma said: "Your brothers are all good-looking. Don't worry about getting a wife. As long as the girl got a good eye, they will like you."
"Granny Ma, you got the best eyesight. If you are forty years younger, then I would come to your house every day to eat." Zhou Gui Lai said.
"If I was forty years younger, then I won't choose you. I'll choose your second brother." Aunt Ma merrily chuckled.
Zhou Gui Lai's heart broke.
It was seven o'clock. Aunt Ma was getting off work. The old lady came here to wash the dishes and was really happy to. All chatters and laughter and the day passed. She had a good time.
Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi came over for dinner after getting off work.
After eating, they carried over the pre-packaged food for others to eat.
In winter, it closed at 6 o'clock. Now it was summer, Lin Qing He's clothing store closed at 9 o'clock in the evening.
Ma Cheng Min watched one store by himself. Chen Shan Shan watched another store. Also, the newcomer was ready to take over Zhou Er Ni's shop. The newcomer at Chen Shan Shan's side would also come over and the two newcomers would watch one store.
Cheng Yang and Cheng Yue couldn't be free up time at the beverage shop either.
So Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai to include the dinner.
Ma Cheng Min's side was included. This can be regarded as a benefit.
After adding it up, these shops of Lin Qing He were understaffed. Even when they took turns taking days off, they had to transfer people from other shops to replace them.
That's why Lin Qing He wanted to call Zhou Si Ni over.
After eating, Hu Zi went to deliver food to everyone. One meat and two side dishes were packed in lunch boxes. This was definitely enough.
After the meal was delivered, Hu Zi, Gang Zi, and Er Ni have to attend evening classes.
Lin Qing He had asked Ma Cheng Min to recruit people. She planned to recruit three more. If she reserved a spot for Si Ni, it will be four.
At that time, it will be more standardized. It will not be as tight as it was now.
Zhou Kai made way to his grandparent's side by himself.
When he arrived, Mother Zhou was feeding little girl Tian Tian. The little girl got an appetite. If this was in the famine years, this little girl would be disdained.
"Grandmother." Zhou Kai called out when he came in.
Mother Zhou froze and looked over. Then delight lit up on her face: "Da Wa?"
"En." Zhou Kai grinned.
"Why are you back so soon? I heard Fourth Sister-in-law say that it'll be a while longer." Zhou Xiao Mei said happily.
"I came back early." Zhou Kai replied.
Mother Zhou gave the bowl to Zhou Xiao Mei and told her to feed her herself. She asked her grandson: "Have you eaten it? If you haven't eaten yet, I will make noodles with egg for you!"
"I have. My mom made several dishes for me." Zhou Kai smiled.
"It's eight o'clock now. It's too late. Come tomorrow at noon. Grandmother had raised a lot of chickens. I will kill one in the morning and stew it for you at noon. The bones will be stewed until soft. It'll be delicious." Mother Zhou said.
"Okay." Zhou Kai responded with a smile.
"Your grandmother has raised a lot of chickens for you. Especially waited for you to come back and feed you one every day." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"Definitely need nourishment. Look how dark and thin you become?" Mother Zhou remarked.
"One chicken a day is too extravagant. It's enough for you to stew me one every three days." Zhou Kai responded. Then he asked, "Where is my grandfather?"
"Your grandfather went to the bathhouse with your god-grandfather. Just left before you came." Mother Zhou answered.
"Then I will go too. I will take a bath." Zhou Kai said.
"Then go. Come back afterward. Later, Grandmother will cook you a bowl of noodles with an egg." Mother Zhou's love for her grandson was particularly strong. She always got to express it.
Zhou Kai smiled and agreed.
He jogged home to get the clothes and checked with the other guys. Zhou Gui Lai was going to take the college entrance examination tomorrow, so he joined him on the bath trip today.
The two came to the bathhouse to find Father Zhou and old Wang.
The two were overjoyed to see Zhou Kai coming back.
"When did you come back? Have you eaten yet?" Old Wang and Father Zhou both asked.
"I have eaten. I heard that you both came to the bathhouse when I was at my grandmother's house and I brought along Third." Zhou Kai responded, then threw the towel to his brother and let him scrubbed his back.
Zhou Gui Lai said, "Brother, did you see that? Everyone is watching you. The whole bathhouse. Not even the miners are as dark as you."
Zhou Kai's tanning couldn't be avoided even with the clothes blocking. Completely bronze all over. The kind that will reflect light.
"Let them see if they want to. It's fine as long they don't feel inferior." Zhou Kai replied.
A grown young lad. Despite being tanned, his figure was top-notch with eight packs. It was the kind that a man feel inferior and a woman scream.
"Hehe, then you go around and make them feel inferior." Zhou Gui Lai grinned and said with a filthy smile.
"Do your scrubbing." Zhou Kai stated.
Zhou Gui Lai rubbed his back. Once done, he let his eldest brother rub him. Father Zhou and old Wang were also scrubbing their backs.
This was how it went in the bathhouse. One had to call someone to join them or check if anyone else came by themselves.
Although it hurt when being scrubbed, it felt quite comfortable after rubbing.
Father Zhou and old Wang asked how long Zhou Kai could stay this time. Zhou Kai also explained in detail.
As for Zhou Kai being tanned, they don't care. As a man, being dark was being dark. What did it matter?
"I wonder if Wang Yuan will have time tomorrow. If he does, let's get him to take us to the hot springs. I'll treat you." Old Wang changed the topic.
"Who is Wang Yuan?" Zhou Kai wondered.
He hadn't been back for almost a year. Even until now, he didn't know about Xu Sheng Mei's marriage. Let alone about the relationship between Zhou Er Ni and Wang Yuan.
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Zhou Gui Lai explained to him: "Wang Yuan is Sister Er Ni's boyfriend."
"Sister Er Ni got a boyfriend?" Zhou Kai asked in amazement: "A relative of the god-grandfather?"
They were both surnamed Wang, so he asked.
"Kind of. But he wasn't introduced by god-grandfather. He is a manufacturer that our clothing store cooperates with. He started the garment factory. Extremely rich. He has taken a fancy to Sister Er Ni. Right now, he's dating Sister Er Ni and seems to be anxious about marrying Sister Er Ni. However, Sister Er Ni has no plans to marry yet." Zhou Gui Lai explained.
"He started his own factory? How old is he?" Zhou Kai asked.
"Don't misunderstand. He's not those kinds of middle-aged uncle. He is six years older than Sister Er Ni. Not too old." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Zhou Kai nodded. Six years was acceptable.
"How does he treat Sister Er Ni?" Zhou Kai continued questioning.
Naturally, Zhou Kai cared. He grew up with this cousin, Zhou Er Ni.
"You can ask Grandfather if he's satisfied." Zhou Gui Lai replied.
"Wang Yuan is pretty good." Father Zhou nodded.
Toward Wang Yuan, Father Zhou couldn't pick any fault. If his granddaughter can marry Wang Yuan, Father Zhou approved. He believed that Er Ni will be treated well in the future.
"Furthermore, he got some relationship with God-grandpa. The grandson of God-grandfather's childhood friend." Zhou Gui Lai mentioned.
Old Wang said: "That kid dare not treat Er Ni badly."
Zhou Kai was relieved now. But he was also a little interested in taking a soak in the hot springs.
Sadly, it can't be tomorrow. Gui Lai will take the college entrance examination tomorrow. Once he finishes the college entrance examination, they can relax together.
After the two brothers finished washing, they came to that side together. Mother Zhou cooked a bowl of noodles. Zhou Kai and Zhou Gui Lai ate it together.
Two poached eggs in one bowl of noodles. Quite delicious.
"My mom used to make this for us." Zhou Kai smilingly remarked.
"Your mother always knew to make good stuff." Mother Zhou said.
"I still remember the candied-centered eggs that Mom made for us when we were in the village. They were so delicious." Zhou Gui Lai spoke.
"That was when you were seven or eight, right? Only made it once and you still remember?" Zhou Kai was surprised.
"How can I not remember? It was so delicious. Sadly, Mom hadn't made it since then." Zhou Gui Lai lamented.
"Once you have finished the college entrance examination, go and ask mom to make it for you." Zhou Kai said.
The two brothers had eaten up the noodles and felt a little stuffed. Mother Zhou made sufficient quantity.
"Tomorrow, both of you come over. The stewed chicken will be shared between you." Mother Zhou said.
Zhou Kai and Zhou Gui Lai agreed. Old Wang returned to the campus. Zhou Kai and Zhou Gui Lai sent him back and then started to make their way home.
At this time Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi should finish their evening classes. So they made a detour and waited for them to go back together.
They hadn't seen Zhou Er Ni, Gang Zi, and Hu Zi yet. Instead, they saw Xu Sheng Qiang coming out first.
"Isn't that Sheng Qiang?" There were a lot of people at the school gate. Zhou Kai thought he had mistaken the person for someone else and halted.
Xu Sheng Qiang came here on a bicycle. He was probably in a rush as he didn't see them and passed by.
"It's him alright." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.
"What's the situation?" Zhou Kai asked.
"Didn't you know? Sister Sheng Mei married out." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Zhou Kai's eyes widened: "Sheng Mei married?"
"En. She got married at the end of last year. She found him herself." Zhou Gui Lai explained. He recounted Xu Sheng Mei and Zhao Jun's affairs. She was pregnant and miscarried. Due to that, Xu Sheng Qiang was brought here.
ZhouXuanKai was stunned. He didn't even know that so many things had happened during the year he didn't go home!
Then his face turned dark and coldly sneered: "Only beating Zhao Jun into the hospital! He got off lightly"
"It's all in the past. Eldest brother, don't get revenge after the incident is over. Sister Sheng Mei also got some responsibility in this incident. One hand can't clap by itself. Mom couldn't be bothered to care about those siblings now. They can't settle down at all." Zhou Gui Lai persuaded. He also recounted how Xu Sheng Qiang beat someone into the hospital because the guy made a remark about him and nepotism not long after he arrived here.
Zhou Kai frowned.
Just as he was about to say something, Zhou Gui Lai saw Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi coming out and shouted their names and beckoned them over.
"Why are you picking us up?" Zhou Er Ni smiled.
"Just after returning from grandparent's side and remembered class is almost over for you. So we came here. Why didn't Brother-in-law come here?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.
The brother-in-law he mentioned was Wang Yuan.
Zhou Er Ni gave him an eye-roll: "Stop chattering. You have the college entrance examination tomorrow. Why are you still coming out?"
"It's because of the college entrance examination, I got to relax. I will do my best tomorrow." Zhou Gui Lai stated, "Eldest Brother hasn't seen Brother-in-law yet."
"He went back to Wang's house yesterday." Zhou Er Ni answered.
The group went home.
"I didn't know the whole year I didn't come back, you guys married or date one by one." Zhou Kai emotionally said.
Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips and smiled.
They walked Zhou Er Ni to the dumpling shop and the boys went home.
Because Zhou Gui Lai's college entrance examination was tomorrow and Zhou Kai was travel-worn, so they went to bed early.
Lin Qing He was still whispering to Zhou Qing Bai in their room.
"Our eldest is nineteen and still haven't opened up in that aspect? How old were you when you started wanting to marry a wife?" Lin Qing He asked.
Zhou Qing Bai coughed dryly and responded, "Leave him alone. He'll think about it when the time comes."
He didn't actually have any thoughts in this aspect back then. It was his mother who was in a hurry, so it was arranged. He submitted a report and went back to the village to get married.
The days after he went back didn't add up to a month.
To be honest, when it came to feeling, then he didn't have any. After he returned to the village later and she arrived, he realized the benefits of having a wife. He also realized how important it was to a man and a family a good wife was.
"When the time comes, what should to do if Mei Jia was chased by someone else? Must strike as early as possible," Lin Qing He said.
She decided to get her eldest son to bring a gift and sit at Weng's house tomorrow. Mother Weng was kept bringing it up. If he were to be her son-in-law, it would be equivalent to having another mother doting on her eldest.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't know what to say. Then again, it was right. Although a good man has no fear of not getting a wife, the good ones got to be settled first.
"When Eldest gets married, our first task will be completed." Lin Qing He said as she leaned into his embrace.
Life seemed to be long, but in fact, it went too fast.
Thinking back about this, she felt that when she had just arrived, the boys were still snotty and dirty turnip heads.
Now they reached marriageable age. She and her family Qingb Bi were also old.
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Zhou Qing Bai can't stand the word old now.
Hearing her reminiscing, he directly let her see whether he was old or not.
Before Lin Qing He fell asleep, she didn't feel nostalgic anymore. She only got one thought. Alright, her family Qing Bai isn't old yet.
The whole family got up early the next morning. Third was going to take the college entrance examination. This was a very important day in life, so the whole family got up early.
After eating a full breakfast, Zhou Kai sent Zhou Gui Lai to school. His school was an examination building, so there was no need to go elsewhere.
Once he returned after sending him over, Lin Qing He prepared a nylon net of apples for him and said, "Go find your Auntie Weng. She has been missing you all the time."
"Okay." Zhou Kai, who already understood his mom's intentions, felt helpless. But he liked the old Weng Family, so he caught a ride over. Which only took about 40 minutes by bus.
Mother Weng happened to be home today. She was delighted to see him: "When did you come back? Last time I heard your mom say it'll be a while."
"I came back in advance. Where's Uncle Weng?" Zhou Kai merrily replied.
"Went to work. Come in quickly. You haven't been back in a year." Mother Weng was grinning widely.
"It's has been a year. I've been keeping in contact with Guo Liang. He might return at the end of the year." Zhou Kai said.
"The end of the year it is. Forget about him for now. At the beginning of this year, your mom, your two brothers, and I had planned to go to Ha'er to see the ice city, but when we got there, we encountered a blizzard and stayed in the guest house for two days. Like that, we came back the same way we came." Mother Weng amusedly mentioned.
"I heard Mom say that Mei Jia will do to their internship this year." Zhou Kai said.
"That's right. Going to that side, You got to keep an eye out for her. That girl had never been mature." Mother Weng grumbled.
"If Mei Jia is immature, then nobody is mature. Don't worry, we all grew up together. The affection is there." Zhou Kai responded.
Mother Weng happily nodded and said: "This time, you came back more tan and skinny. Have lunch here. I'll cook up something nourishing."
"My grandmother made a reservation for me and told me go over during the afternoon. She stewed a chicken for me." Zhou Kai refused.
Mother Weng said: "Your grandmother really dotes you. Last time I went over, I heard your mom say that your grandmother raised a lot of chickens. All ready to be stewed for you to eat. No one else can eat even if they wanted to."
Zhou Kai smiled.
After sitting here for a long time, he thanked Mother Weng for her meal invite and caught a ride back.
When Father Weng came back from work at noon, he found that his wife was in a good mood. Before he could ask, she brought it up herself: "Young Kai is back. We can put lunch aside. I won't cook tonight. We're going over to Teacher Lin's and have a meal together."
"That can't do. Young Kai just came back. They hadn't finished with their reunion. How can they have time to entertain you?" Father Weng put down the bag and responded.
"What's the problem? What kind of relationship do I have with Teacher Lin? Teacher Lin would be overjoyed to have me at the dinner time. What do you know, you silly man?" Mother Weng disdained.
Then she continued: "I feel Young Kai has gotten tanner and lost a lot of weight this time he returned. I will bring over the ginseng slices that your nephew gifted you during the New Year for Young Kai tonight. It's very nourishing to stew with chicken."
"You still have two sons." Father Weng disgruntedly pointed out.
This was really matched with that phrase. The more the mother-in-law finds her son-in-law, the more satisfied she became. Whatever good things were at home, she wants to send it to her son-in-law
"The two of them aren't coming back until the end of the year. What's the rush? Let's use it to nourish Young Kai first. Look, he brought such a big net of apples." Mother Weng responded.
Father Weng internally refuted. No matter how many apples were in a net, how much money could be spent. Mines are all Northeast wild ginseng!
In the evening, the Weng couple came by. Lin Qing He was making pig's stomach in chicken. She was delighted to see them coming.
"You can't leave tonight. Have to stay for dinner." After coming out of her surprise, Lin Qing He said at onced.
"We chose to come over during mealtime. Especially came to freeload a meal!" Mother Weng merrily responded.
"Then I warmly welcome." Lin Qing He grinned.
She ushered them to sit and she can handle it by herself. Mother Weng passed the bag to Father Weng and then began to work with Lin Qing He. She helped make the dough. They were having it grilled tonight. It'll be served with pig's stomach in chicken soup. Pig's stomach in chicken soup had ground pepper, so it was especially comforting to the stomach.
"I have never seen this way of eating before." Mother Weng remarked.
Lin Qing He was not stingy and told Mother Weng about her the steps in great detail.
"After Guo Liang and the others come back, you can cook it for them. This dish is great at nourishing the stomach. I have to cook it for my eldest two or three times every year." Lin Qing He said.
Mother Weng stated: "Then next time I will try this out. My family's old Weng's stomach isn't very good. Caused by starvation in the past."
"Then you should cook it for old Weng." Lin Qing He responded.
The two women were busy talking as they worked away. There was no worry about it becoming awkward. With them, the atmosphere lifted up.
Soon Zhou Kai and the others came back. They had gone to the campus to play basketball. After the game, they went to the bathhouse and came back.
"Back? Get ready to eat." Mother Weng smiled when she saw him.
"Aunt Weng, it's not just our eldest brother is back. We are all back," Zhou Gui Lai said.
Lin Qing He couldn't help but laugh. Mother Weng wouldn't conceal it. Still, Lin Qing He liked to socialize with this kind of people. So direct without any scheme. How comfortable, right?
"Ignore this stinky boy. He has always been naughty." Lin Qing He amusedly scolded.
Mother Weng was amused too.
There was the addition of Father Weng and Mother Weng. Lin Qing He had prepared a lot. Only needed to make more grilled dough and soup. The rest was plentiful.
After all, she got two pig's stomachs as well as the old hen sent by Mother Zhou, which was more than five jins. Divide it and it was enough.
Zhou Qing Bai arranged the biggest table to the center of the dumpling shop. Thankfully the dumpling shop was quite spacious, or else they couldn't sit down.
"Old Zhou isn't here yet." Mother Weng brought up when she saw Lin Qing He was about to start the meal.
"I set aside a bowl for him. Let him eat it later, we'll eat first." Lin Qing He said.
She left a bowl for her family's Qing Bai. About sufficient was enough. Better not eat too much at night, or it'll be easy to get a little belly.
The Zhou three brothers, Zhou Er Ni, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi were present. They ate together. It was very lively.
"It's truly lively here. There are only two of us in my house. It's not easy to buy food either." Mother Weng remarked.
"What's the problem? If the two of you don't mind the trouble, you can come here and eat together. Won't charge for the food" Lin Qinghe said.
Mother Weng couldn't be any more pleased to and said: "If this side is a little closer, then I won't be polite and be sure to come over to eat with the big family."
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Stewed pig's stomach in chicken was an excellent dish. Especially the soup, which was delicious.
Served with grilled dough, it was simple and comforting.
When the dinner was over, the clean-up was left to the children. Lin Qing He invited Father Weng father and Mother Weng to come over to the apartment building for tea.
Only then Mother Weng gave Lin Qing He the woody slices she had brought over, "These were sent by old Weng's nephew. He's in this business. They are pure wild ginseng from the Northeast. You take it to stew chicken to nourish Young Kai. I saw he came back a lot tanner and skinnier this year."
"There's no need to give him this. Take it back. You got Guo Liang and the others." Lin Qing He urged.
"There is still a little Korean one at home. I kept those for them. This wild ginseng slice is for Young Kai. You don't need to use a lot of it each time. Just put in a few slices. It will strengthen the body and increase the resistance." Mother Weng said.
Lin Qing He saw that she sincerely wanted to give it, she accepted it. She smiled and said, "I can't compare to your doting toward him."
"It's just some wild ginseng slices." Mother Weng smilingly replied.
"Old Weng's nephew does this business. How's the business?" Lin Qing He asked.
Father Weng answered: "It seems his business is so so. Those things are pretty expensive. Who is willing to eat."
"It can't be helped. These are rare things. Its base cost is there" Lin Qing He wasn't surprised. Still, generally, this kind of luxury goods was very profitable.
"The base cost is indeed high. I think the shop will end sooner or later if this continues." Father Weng said.
"It won't. From now on, everyone is getting richer and richer. In the past, the body was weak. Won't they have to make up for it? In the future, the business won't do badly. It will gradually get up. When the time comes, it will be an old-established shop with steady customers. He won't need to partner up with anyone in the future," Lin Qing He explained.
Father Weng paused for a moment before speaking, "A box of Korean ones only got a few strands and it costs more than 200 yuan. Who can buy it?"
"There's definitely someone who is willing to buy it. Manage it slowly. This kind of store takes time. As long as the quality is good, then it will be passed on through words of mouth." Lin Qing He assured.
Father Weng nodded.
The couple sat for more than an hour before they got up and went back. Lin Qing He sent them downstairs and turned around to go home.
Zhou Qing Bai and Zhou Kai didn't come back until about nine o'clock. Zhou Qing Bai only closed the store then. The business ended late during the summer.
"Your Aunt Weng is so thoughtful. She brought you a small pack of ginseng slices. It's pure wild ginseng slices." Lin Qing He told her eldest son.
Zhou Kai grinned, "You and Dad can have it. I don't need to eat this."
"I'll give you some and keep the rest for your dad to eat." Lin Qing He nodded. After all, he was a young lad and got no girlfriend. What was there to nourish? It won't be good to excessively nourish.
Leave it for her and her Qing Bai to occasionally stew some soup to get the supplement.
Speaking of nourishment, she'll go to the South this year to see if there are any fish gelatin and the likes. This was one of the eight treasures. An excellent source for collagen.
If there are, she has to buy some back. Also, those pilose antlers and the likes.
Zhou Gui Lai's college entrance examination soon ended. On the second day after it ended, they found Wang Yuan and old Wang and squeezed a car to go to the hot springs.
Lin Qing He didn't stop them either. Go if they want. Relaxation was also good. Her third was going to college this year, so he should relax.
Lin Qing He finished her lecture early that day and came over to the clothing store. After checking the accounts, she talked about Wang Yuan with Zhou ErNi.
"Are there any specific plans?" Lin Qing He asked with a smile.
She could tell that Wang Yuan was really caring about her niece. There was no need to say that the whole family of old Zhou family liked Wang Yuan.
"Next year." Zhou Er Ni was feeling a little shy. According to herself, she wanted to date until the age of 22, but she couldn't win against Wang Yuan.
So she finally loosened her stance with Wang Yuan and said they'll marry next year.
"Then next year it is. You'll reach the legal age. There will be no problem getting the marriage certificate by then." Lin Qing He smiled.
She strongly approved of her niece's marriage.
"Wang Yuan's family..." Zhou Er Ni was still a little hesitant.
"There is no such thing as a perfect marriage. It mainly depends on how you live your life and whether Wang Yuan loves you." Lin Qing He said.
Women have a lot of difficulties in their lives. What's more, women always like to make things difficult for other women. Same-sex repulsion was a matter that can't be helped.
Especially for the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law.
In the eyes of outsiders, Mother Zhou wasn't bad as a mother-in-law. But Lin Qing He's hot temper cannot stand her. It was one matter to bring her over and be filial, but she had to be arranged far away.
"Wang Yuan bought a place near your grandpa and grandma's. I heard from your aunt that it's excellent. Spacious and nice. All the furniture is in place. Basically, you can live there in the future. Wang Yuan came out to set up a factory on his own. The two of you will only go back and have a look at the end of the year. As long as she isn't overboard, just open one eye and close another." Lin Qing He assured.
She felt that Wang Yuan was really good, so she said this. It wasn't easy to find someone better than Wang Yuan. This was said with conscience.
So without a perfect marriage, one can make themself better and stronger. No matter what external factors there were, it can be resolved.
Life was actually just like that. Having a good life was the main point.
"En." Zhou Er Ni nodded.
"However, what you shouldn't endure, don't endure, and make yourself suffer, understand? If it's overboard, retort back. Don't be polite with her." Lin Qing He advised.
Zhou Er Ni curled her lip into a smile. To teach her to do this, only her fourth aunt would
"This New Year, are you going to take Wang Yuan back home?" Lin Qing He asked.
"He mentioned it." Zhou Er Ni nodded.
Lin Qing He smilingly said: "That's fine. Take him back and let your parents see him. They had seen the photo, but it's not like seeing the real person."
Reaching this point, she couldn't help but chuckle: "The last time I talked to your mother on the phone, your mother seem satisfied judging by her tone."
Zhou Er Ni lips curled in amusement at the thought of Wang Yuan's showy appearance.
"Bringing him home is good. Wang Yuan is different from Zhao Jun. He loves you. Your fourth uncle and I had chatted with him. He isn't that kind of person. So don't worry so much." Lin Qing He comforted.
"En." Zhou Er Ni nodded.
She wasn't worried about these. Although Wang Yuan was six years older than her, he was undoubtedly mature and stable in front of outsiders. When he was with her in private, he acts shamelessly like he won't grow up.
But every time she thinks of him, she can't help but smile.
Lin Qing He felt relieved when she saw her niece like this. See, this was a truly person in love. How could Xu Sheng Mei and her reaction with Zhao Jun Qiang compare?
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When Zhou Kai and the others came back from the hot springs, they all gave that side a high review.
Lin Qing He also deeply sensed the rapid development of the capital at this time.
Especially this year. Swimming pools, coffee shops, etc. have all sprung up like bamboo shoots after a rain.
Women wearing those floral dresses and the like on the top can be seen all over the street. Completely trendy. The previous dim colors were basically going to be eliminated.
Zhou Kai had the same feeling. When he came back, he said that he hadn't come back for a year and the change was huge.
During this half-month break, he did all the physical training he should do but much more lax.
Lin Qing He didn't get involved in this. She told him to explore the capital. He can go to the swimming pools and the like, if he wanted to.
Basically, let him come back to spend a good vacation and relax.
"When you're at that side, remember to get a driver's license on the way. Maybe our family will buy a car this year." Lin Qing He told him.
"Buy a car?" Zhou Kai was surprised: "Do we have so much money?"
He had asked his future brother-in-law, Wang Yuan. One car was about a few ten thousand.
Lin Qing He knew what kind of car he was talking about without asking, and said, "I want to buy a truck. Those small cars, I can't afford it so far."
"A truck is also good." Zhou Kai responded: "I'll take the test."
Lin Qing He nodded.
Eldest son stayed at home for half a month. Half a month wasn't short, but it felt like it flew by.
It was worth mentioning that Zhou Kai's face has grown a lot of flesh in the past half month.
Lin Qing He's side and Mother Zhou's side took turns to nourish him. So, they made him look ruddy and full of energy.
"If you can come back at the end of the year, try your best to. If you can't, then call in advance. Mom will prepare something to send to you." Lin Qing He came to send him to the station. She watched her eldest son carry a backpack and prepared to get on the carriage. She couldn't help but repeatedly remind.
"I know. Mom, you guys go back." Zhou Kai nodded and took note.
Zhou Gui Lai came with his mother to send him off. Once his eldest brother got in the carriage, he brought his mother back.
"Eldest brother is worldly-wise. What's more, he is that tall and got the skill. If anyone that should be worried when going out, it wouldn't be him." Zhou Gui Lai comforted his mother.
"Smelly boy, don't have any conscience yet? Your eldest brother is away from home. All on his own. Can't I just advise him a bit?" Lin Qing He lectured.
Zhou Gui Lai's 囧 expression appeared. What all on his own? Wasn't it just wandering outside?
Eldest Son left home. Lin Qing He was a little sad. She hadn't adapted to her son's life of returning and leaving yet. After two days of depression, she recovered.
At this time, it was already the end of the semester. The summer vacation was about to start in ten days.
"Dad, Mom, are you going to travel to the south this year? You've been there a few times. Are you not tired of it?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.
Lin Qing He said: "This year your third uncle requested us to have to buy a motorcycle. We have to help him bring one back."
"So far." Zhou Gui Lai remarked.
"If it's just for your third uncle, then forget it. Actually, we have to go to other places to see." Lin Qing He said.
"Second Brother will tutor others this summer. So I'm going to watch the dumpling shop alone?" Zhou Gui Lai said.
"Your second brother tutoring?" Lin Qing He uttered in surprise, "Isn't it all finished?"
"I asked my second brother. Second Brother has to go from 2 to 5 in the afternoon. Mom, go and talk to him. Get him to help out in the dumpling shop." Zhou Gui Lai replied.
Lin Qing He came over and talked to her second son.
"I'll be going there in the afternoon. I can come back in the morning and evening to help. It doesn't get in the way," Zhou Xuan stated.
There were two children over there who need his tutoring. About two hours and the price had increased to two yuan. Have to say, the price wasn't low.
In fact, it wasn't about the money. That was secondary. Mainly the experience gained was quite good. After all, he will develop his career in education in the future.
Lin Qing He noticed he liked it, so she didn't say much.
The three sons were all grown up now. Each had their own plans. She had no plans to interfere in their own development.
"It'll be had on you. Work hard. Mom has high hopes on you." Lin Qing He patted her third son on the shoulder and said.
"Then I have to relax during this period." Zhou Gui Lai declared.
"I'll let you be during the day. Go wherever you want. Just remember to go hawk wares in the evening." Lin Qing He reminded.
In the future, Third Som is going to develop in business. So Lin Qing He didn't hold back and told him to do things like setting up a street stall.
Zhou Gui Lai was indeed talented in doing business. This guy got a thick-skinned face and can interact. In order to set up a street stall, he borrowed the tricycle used by Uncle Ma to move goods every evening. It carried a few dozens of clothes, including men's and women's.
Simply go to the plaza and set up a stall. He spread a piece of plastic cloth on the floor, put his clothes on, and the business was open.
Even though he was only fifteen years old, he was mature and tall. Everyone would believe him when he said he is seventeen or eighteen.
And his tongue was slick. He belonged to the kind that can persuasive.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took a bike ride and visited once. Even when there were a lot of people around, he can still handle it smoothly- bargaining with others while selling the clothes.
Every night the few dozens of pieces of clothes reduced to only two or three remainings when he returned home. The worst time, there were only seven or eight pieces left. The profit was higher than that of the store.
Why?
Because the shop wanted a reputation and a good word of mouth. While there was no need for the street stall. Those who can bargain, he will make less money. While those who don't bargain will usually be ripped off by him.
This kid had mastered the sly businessman's number one rule- choose their target.
When he came back in the evening, he brought the money back. He settled the account. Paid back the cost of the goods to Lin Qing He first, and then divided out 90% of profit for Lin Qing He.
She can really strip skin; taking away 90% of his profit. The remaining 10% were given to him as pocket money.
He was still young. Although this monkey was easy to coax, he will be difficult to coax in the future.
Lin Qing He received the money and emotionally remarked to Zhou Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai found it funny. He felt that the three children could grow up so well was definitely linked to his wife's teaching.
Sometimes they were mother and child. Sometimes they were like business partners. He hadn't seen a mother like her before. Have to say, the children were well-educated.
As for Zhou Gui Lai, he was't a money-saver. Even when he only got 10% of the profit every night. He can earn about five yuan a night.
Of course, this was due to Lin Qing He's raising the base cost. Otherwise, he would be able to get more.
However, five yuan was quite a lot. Zhou Gui Lai was very satisfied.
Although there were four freezers at the beverage shop and one at the dumpling shop, there was no refrigerator at home.
He planned to set up a street stall every day this summer and then save money to buy one for his family!
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