Chapter 481: Sneaking around
When Aunt Ma came back to explain, Hu Zi was stunned: "I misunderstood. Shan Shan is willing?"
"You baka! You cause such a big joke. It had scared me." Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll. If Chen Shan Shan wasn't willing, how awkward it would be?
It made it seem that old Zhou family's side was taking advantage of their power to bully another. Both side would find it hard to interact then.
"I was given a scare too." Aunt Ma laughed. She went to old Chen's house without having breakfast. "But Hu Zi can't be blamed. A lad like him had never dated before, how can he understand these?"
Naturally, the girl was feelign shy. Since, she was willing to talk to him, she must be happy to. It was just she was embarrassed to say on the surface. So she deliberately said she wasn't. And the silly boy took it to his heart and almost cried.
Aunt Ma wanted to laugh. Lin Qing He amusedly spoke: "Auntie, go back to eat. This kid is a fool. Now I'm worried that Shan Shan is dating him, she'll find his shortcoming and will not want him?"
"Can't really be certain it won't happen." Aunt Ma teased.
Hu Zi became anxious and rushed to say: "I'm not a fool. I just didn't realize that she was joking with me."
Lin Qing He and Aunt Ma looked at each other. They were greatly amused and went on their own. Not bothering with him at all.
Hu Zi quickly ate breakfast and headed to the menswear's shop to help sort the clothes and the likes. The business in the morning was so-so, especially at this time. After nine o'clock, the business will slowly climb up.
So Hu Zi came to the women's clothing store to find Chen Shan Shan.
Chen Shan Shan turned red when she saw him coming and handed the shop to the female clerk before coming out.
"Shan Shan, you, you...me, me..." Hu Zi stammered. His face was also tanned and red. Clearly feeling embarrassed.
"What's up?" Chen Shan Shan looked at him with a smile in her eyes. This baka.
"Nothing, I just...I just want to come and see you." Hu Zi replied.
Chen Shan Shan turned her face away: "What's there to see."
"Good-looking, especially good to look." Hu Zi said.
Now it was Chen Shan Shan's turn to blush. "If there is nothing else, please go back to the shop as soon as possible."
Hu Zi said: "Then I will come over when I am free."
Chen Shan Shan gave an 'En'.
Like this, the two started dating with the adults' approval. Dating with the aim of marriage.
Truly these two people... They were very good at keeping it confidential. Even Gang Zi didn't even know about it.
However, in the end Gang Zi sensed something strange as he slept with his brother. Had his brother gotten sick recently? He would occasionally laugh out in the middle of the night when dreaming. Especially creepy.
Gang Zi had a close knit relationship with Zhou Gui Lai, so he complained to Zhou Gui Lai: "Is my brother possess by something unclean? Don't know if he should go to the hospital or not!"
"What's wrong?" Zhou Gui Lai was looking through the photos he had just washed out. There were quite a few dozens of them. He now had four albums in total. All of them were very large and filled with the photos.
"Putting aside before. He would sleep talk in the middle of the night. I didn't hear what was said. What's more, he would laugh. The laughter was particularly creepy." Gang Zi told.
Zhou Gui Lai was surprised and raised his face to look at him: "Brother Hu Zi has this habit? He didn't have it when we slept in the same room before."
"He didn't before. Only got this bad habit recently. Last night, I was got a fright when he hugged me. Like really tightly!" Gang Zi said.
Zhou Gui Lai was stunned: "What's the situation? Why can't I understand?"
"I don't understand either. Otherwise, why should I say if he is sick and should he be sent to the hospital for a check up?" Gang Zi replied.
Zhou Gui Lai rubbed his chin, pondered for a moment, "Why do I feel Hu Zi is in heat?"
"In heat?" Gang Zi didn't understand.
"In short, he want to marry a wife." Zhou Gui Lai answered.
Gang Zi instantly got a disgusted shiver. It can't be that his brother was dreaming of marrying a wife in his dream last night and treated him as his wife!
Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "But really, it sounds a lot like this. Isn't this a teen in heat? It's not a big deal. I should get my mom see if there are any one suitable in the surrounding. If there are, introduce her to him and prevent him from only finding a wife in his dream. That sounds pitiful."
"Pitiful my butt. I don't want to sleep with him. I will bunk with you tonight." Gang Zi said.
"Then sleep on the bed by yourself. it's too hot." Zhou Gui Lai stated.
Though the two boys spoke like this, they didn't keep it at heart. One day Zhou Gui Lai came to the beverage shop. He planned to bring some ice cream and popsicles home and put them in the refrigerator. They didn't have any at home.
Then his sharp eyes noticed something. He found Hu Zi acting sneaky and entered the cinema.
Zhou Gui Lai went into contemplation. It was just watching a movie. Was there a need to act like a thief? What's more, it was off-duty hours. Would any one say something if he wanted to watch a movie?
But after a while, Zhou Gui Lai saw another familiar figure. Wasn't this Chen Shan Shan?
Unlike Hu Zi's guilty appearance, Chen Shan Shan appeared quite natural. No one would find it suspicious.
If it were another, then maybe they won't think too much. But Zhou Gui Lai was different. Just the day before, he heard Gang Zi's complaint about his brother's unhealthy dream. Due to this, Gang Zi went to sleep in the bed in the room.
So Zhou Gui Lai paused for a while. Then a shocking secret emerged in his head. These two, it can't be that they have some adulterous affair, right?
Without any hesitation, he immediately followed. Sure enough, he saw the two of them together. They were queuing to buy tickets. They were still talking and laughing. Looking at the two of them, it was obviously their relationship wasn't simple!
Zhou Gui Lai was full of admiration. He really didn't notice. Hu Zi appeared so silly, but actually he hid so deep. He actually asked Sister Shan Shan out to the movie. It was unknown how long this relationship had been developing!
Zhou Gui Lai was afraid that his parents would hit the mandarin ducks if they knew it. So he didn't dare to tell his parents. He went to the menswear's clothing store to find Gang Zi.
However, Gang Zi had already went to night school. His aunt was closely checking his homework. He can't be not serious.
Zhou Gui Lai specially rode the bicycle to the night school to find Gang Zi. He couldn't help it, he was too excited.
"Huh? My brother is dating Sister Shan Shan?" Gang Zi was stunned.
"Can it be fake? I saw it with my own eyes. Hu Zi sneakily went to the cinema first. Sister Shan Shan went in afterward. The two of them lined up to buy movie tickets together. There's talk and laughter. I saw it with my own eyes! "Zhou Gui Lai said.
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"My, my. Elder Brother is the toad eating swan meat?" After hearing about Zhou Gui Lai's witness statement, Gang Zi was stunned.
"What's with your words? Hu Zi isn't bad. How come he become a toad? Besides, that's your biological brother." Zhou Gui Lai uttered in displeasure.
Chen Shan Shan wasn't bad. Everyone was familiar with each other after all. Still, Hu Zi wasn't inferior either.
There was nothing wrong with being practical and willing to work. He was direct and open.
"My brother has a rural household registration. While Sister Shan Shan got a capital's household registration. How can she possibly date my brother? Is this...Is this a misunderstanding?" Gang Zi couldn't help but doubt.
"I don't think it's a misunderstanding. As long as one is a discerning person, they can tell they are dating at a glance." Zhou Gui Lai replied.
"How can this do? It won't work out. If the elders doesn't agree, both of them will be hurt." Gang Zi said with a frown.
"My mom and my dad probably won't disapprove." Zhou Gui Lai said.
"If my brother could marry a girl from the capital city, my uncle and aunt would certainly not disagree. I'm worried about old Chen family's side. You know my family's situation. I'm afraid they will look down on my family. What if they don't agree. Do?" Gang Zi expressed.
The gossiping mindset of these two brothers at the beginning instantly became worried about the future of Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan.
"In fact, this is easy to handle. Let's go tell my parents and get them to help." Zhou Gui Lai stated.
His first reaction was worried that his parents would beat the mandarin ducks. Once his mind came around, he felt that his parents would definitely support it.
As long as Hu Zi didn't take the initiative to make Sister Shan Shan's belly bigger, then everything can be easily discussed. His parents, especially his mother, were the kind who was against unmarried pregnancy.
Therefore, they must confess this matter first. Only with the support of the adults will there be a future in the open, right? Look at Hu Zi's behavior just now. It was almost like a thief. Extremely pitiful.
Gang Zi said: "I'll go back and continue to listen to the class. You go and talk to Uncle and Aunt." With that, he ran away.
Zhou Gui Lai scolded: "You want me go alone?"
"Anyway, you found out about it, you can tell by yourself." Gang Zi responded.
Zhou Gui Lai could only return on his bike. Lin Qing He had just finished her class preparation and had cucumber mask on. Zhou Qing Bai was watching TV. This version of the Legend of the Condor Heroes was very interesting to watch.
"Why did you come back now? One episode had finished broadcasting." Lin Qing He saw Third some back and said.
"Mom, you're doing skincare. I have never seen a person who is better at maintenance than my mom. Still looking young, When going out with you, I'll have face. Strangers would think you're my sister. Going out with my dad, they'll think you are his daughter." Zhou Gui Lai laughed.
Zhou Qing Bai swept a glance at him. Lin Qing He amusedly scolded: "Stop the flattery. Why did you do wrong? Weren't you getting ice cream? Why did you come back empty-handed?"
"Second brother, you go get it. I'll discuss something with Mom and Dad." Zhou Gui Lai turned to his second brother.
Zhou Xuan took the bicycle key and said, "Where did you just go?"
"Nowhere. Quickly go." Zhou Gui Lai waved his hand.
When he left, Zhou Gui Lai became serious and looked at his parents: "Dad, Mom, I have a very important thing to tell you!"
"What? Did you find your biological parents?" Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows. As for Zhou Qing Bai, he ignored Third and watched his TV.
"I'm not joking. Mom and Dad, I discovered a big secret." Zhou Gui Lai stated.
"The secret that you're not our biological son?" Lin Qing He continued.
Zhou Qing Bai said, "Throw him away."
Zhou Gui Lai suddenly felt that his parents' hearts were really big. So he decided to scare them: "Dad, Mom, I saw Hu Zi dating with soemone!"
Even with such a big news, his parents still kept watching TV. They talked about the plot and the actors' acting skills as they watched the TV.
"Parents, did you hear? Brother Hu Zi is dating ah! He went to the movies with his girlfriend. I saw it!" Zhou Gui Lai spoke.
"Your Brother Hu Zi isn't small. It's okay to date. What's the fuss?" Lin Qing He glanced at him.
"Mom, I'm really serious. Hu Zi and Sister Shan Shan both went to the movies together. They were like thief!" Zhou Gui Lai stopped the suspense and let it all out at once.
Afterward, his parents still didn't find it strange. Not curious at all, as if they weren't interested.
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Zhou Gui Lai was stunned. Then in realization, he looked at his parents and uttered, "Dad, Mom, you know already, right?"
"Hu Zi and Shan Shan's matter?" Lin Qing He reluctantly reacted to him.
"Yes." Zhou Gui Lai confirmed in a daze.
"Your granny Ma connected their string. They started going out a week ago. What's the big deal? You didn't pay attention to it. Hadn't Shan Shan come over to eat more often? Only found out now? How bad is your observation?" Lin Qing He responded.
"I didn't hear about it from Second Brother and the others!" Zhou Gui Lai said. He thought Chen Shan Shan came over to eat with Zhou Er Ni, so he didn't even think about it!
"Your second brother probably doesn't know. But your sister Er Ni probably know." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
"Then you didn't mention anything!" Zhou Gui Lai said in dissatisfaction.
"Off to one side. Don't disturb your dad watching TV with me. Your observation skills is bad and still blame others." Lin Qing He dismissed.
"No, Mom. How can this matter work out? Brother Hu Zi has a rural household registration. Can old Chen Family agree?" Zhou Gui Lai spoke.
"Agree. Got both families' elders' approval. The two of them are dating. Otherwise why do you think your brother Hu Zi has the courage to ask Shan Shan out to the movie." Lin Qing He said. It was her who told Hu Zi to talk Chen Shan Shan to the movies more.
"Since the elders know, why does Hu Zi look like a thief? Acting so sneaky. I thought you didn't know it." Zhou Gui Lai said. At the end of the day, it was he who didn't know.
"Probably feeling shy. After all, Hu Zi got a pure heart." Lin Qing He answered.
Zhou Xuan came back with ice cream. He was a little surprised when he heard his brother mentioned it. But it wasn't unexpected: "If the two of them can make it, then it would be pretty good."
"When will they get married?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.
"It only reached this stage. The two of them are still young. Dating two years is fine. No rush." Lin Qing He stated.
"My sister Er Ni is still young. Isn't she going to get married next year?" Zhou Gui Lai pointed out.
"How can it be the same? What's the age difference between her and Wang Yuan?" Lin Qing He said. In fact, if Wang Yuan wasn't anxious, she personally wouldn't mind letting Er Ni date Wang Yuan for a longer time. But Wang Yuan was indeed not young.
What's more, Er Ni was persuaded by him and was willing to marry. There was nothing to say.
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When Hu Zi came back, it went without saying he received interrogation from Zhou Gui Lai, Gang Zi and the others.
Hu Zi shyly confessed.
Basically, all of old Zhou Family knew about Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan being in a relationship.
Mother Zhou was paid close attention to this matter.
What's more, she was someone good at handling relationship. So, when Gang Zi went to see her, she told Gang Zi to bring a basket of eggs to old Chen's house.
"Mother, just let Hu Zi date the girl. Don't intervene so much. Keep your own eggs for yourself to eat." Zhou Xiao Mei said helplessly.
"How can this do? Their family can set their eyes on Hu Zi is Hu Zi's blessing. We have to help Hu Zi. How can we do nothing?" Mother Zhou responded.
Zhou Xiao Mei said: "You made it sounds like Hu Zi is worthless. Hu Zi is great young man and is being nurtured by Fourth Sister-in-law. He won't be badly off in the future. Old Chen family probably thought of this. So you don't need to do this. Don't make old Chen family feel embarrassed."
Zhou Xiao Mei wasn't reluctant to part with those eggs. What age was it now? The conditions at home were better. A basket of eggs was really nothing. It was just that her mother's attitude hadn't been caught on.
It was as if the family was buttering up to old Chen Family. Was there any necessity for this? If they were to be in-laws in the future, they don't need to be so polite. How it was before is how it'll be be in the future was enough.
"Alright. Send less in the future. Come to think of it, this kid, Hu Zi is blessed." Mother Zhou jollily said.
With such a big problem like household registration, Mother Zhou really didn't dare to expect her grandson to find a girl in the capital. Otherwise, she wouldn't instantly disapprove when hearing Xu Sheng Qiang wanting to marry a girl in the capital.
But she didn't expect that the unthinkable happened. A family set their eyes on this grandson, Hu Zi. Even with the household registration issue, they would be willing to marry their daughter to him. This really made Mother Zhou overjoyed when she thought about it.
"It's not that Hu Zi is blessed. But rather, Hu Zi followed the right person. He came here and got trained by Fourth Sister-in-law. That's why the other party can look upon him." Zhou Xiao Mei knew it inside out.
"I know. It's all your fourth sister-in-law's credit." Mother Zhou smiled.
"Credit or not, Fourth Sister-in-law has never mention it. As long as they aren't like Sheng Mei siblings, it was fine and can give everything. If one is even a little bad, she can remember it." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"On this point, what is there to debate?" Mother Zhou responded.
"With Sheng Mei's temperament, she must be dissatisfied in her heart. Hu Zi can date a capital's girl and marry her, while Qiang Zi can't. How can she not have any opinion in her heart." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.
"Qiang Zi is stupid. How can he compare with Hu Zi? Hu Zi can marry. No need to be afraid of not being able to support the other. With Qiang Zi's lazy ways, who would be willing to be with him?" Mother Zhou uttered in displeasure.
She was still angry. Even until now, Xu Sheng Qiang hadn't come here to apologize to his uncle.
He finally got sent to study after much difficulty. Now he had to quit.
"In short, I don't want to care about them. Mother, just intervene in their matter as little as possible. Really won't settle." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
Mother Zhou asked in a low voice, "What's the situation in your uncle-in-law's house. Would Da Lin introduce them over?"
"En, but Uncle and Aunt don't plan to come. They said they're old. While his eldest cousin and his wife have that plan." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"I remember you saying your cousin sister-in-law isn't that great, no?" Mother Zhou asked.
"Certainly not that great. I'm planning to get them to live further away in the future and ask Da Lin to find a place farther away. Won't in the same area," Zhou Xiao Mei said.
Su Da Lin's eldest cousin was a nice guy. A very peaceful person and had a good relationship with Su Da Lin. While his sister-in-law was terrible.
When she was in the county, that cousin sister-in-law disliked her as she was from the countryside. Basically, didn't speak to her much.
Also her aunt-in-law was willing to help her with the children. At that time, she was working, right? She can't always leave the children at her maternal home.
Her aunt didn't any objection, but this cousin sister-in-law had a lot.
In fact, Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't be bothered to greet them if it weren't for looking upon Su Da Lin's Uncle and Aunt's face. That was how it was between relatives. Some favors really needed to be paid back.
Her Da Lin was an orphan when he was very young. And he stuttered. If it weren't for his uncle and aunt's care, he would really be bullied to death.
Although Su Da Lin received bullying when he was a child, he grew up safely. Whether it was his house or his salary, his uncle and aunt didn't covet it.
Even Zhou Xiao Mei would respect this kind of uncle and aunt after marrying over.
So even when the relationship with that cousin was bad, Zhou Xiao Mei didn't say anything.
"When will they come?" Mother Zhou asked.
"I don't know. I guess it won't be this year. They have to learn how to make buns with my aunt. Maybe next year." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.
Her family Da Lin's art of making buns was learnt from his aunt. Then adding his own innovations, it became a technique to support the family.
So, Zhou Xiao Mei really had no reason to give Da Lin's uncle face. The couple had never mistreat her Da Lin.
Mother Zhou said, "Let Da Lin help find a place. Live somewhere far away. The shop too. At that time, don't let it be in the same area."
"Our street is completely occupied. If they want, they have to find one elsewhere." Mother Zhou continued.
"Da Lin knows these." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"What if they ask to borrow money? What'll you do" Mother Zhou whispered again.
Zhou Xiao Mei said: "More or less, we have to lend some. But, we can't lend much. We don't even have money to buy a house for ourselves."
At present, her family had some savings. The bun shop's business was doing well and her family Da Lin was also working hard. In the morning, he would ride the tricycle out to sell a lot of buns. Their income had increased a lot.
But the distance to purchasing a home... They still have to save. Save for two or three years. After all, it wasn't cheap.
Mother Zhou didn't comment to that and said: "The day after tomorrow is the Mid-Autumn Festival. Got to buy some moon cakes back to eat."
"Okay." Zhou Xiao Mei agreed.
"Prepare a share for Hu Zi. Let him take with him and drop by old Chen's house." Mother Zhou continued.
"Alright. As his aunt, I got give some support." Zhou Xiao Mei didn't have any objection. It was the holiday. So let Hu Zi bring a gift and visit at the girl's house. This was how it should be.
The Mid-Autumn Festival arrived in a flash.
This year's Mid-Autumn Festival was more than half a month delayed than in previous years. So that it was almost October. It was only the 15th of August according to the lunar calendar.
Lin Qing He's side originally prepared a share for Hu Zi. However, Zhou Xiao Mei gave a share. So she gave it to Aunt Ma and told Aunt Ma no need to buy it.
It was just enjoying the Mid-Autumn Festival. Xu Sheng Mei had to pull Xu Sheng Qiang over. Lin Qing He held deep admiration.
If Xu Sheng Mei's heart was righteous, with the thickness of her face, she will definitely have a career in the future.
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Regarding thickness of face, none of the nephew or niece can compare with Xu Sheng Mei. There was no need to compare though.
Have a good mentality was enough. As long as one have the opportunity, they will climb up despite the difficulties. If one have a bad mentality, even if they win everything by sly means, it will not last long. Sooner or later, it will be taken away by others.
Xu Sheng Mei pulled reluctant Xu Sheng Qiang and sat around for half an hour before dragging Xu Sheng Qiang to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side.
Once he was out the door, Xu Sheng Qiang expressed his dissatisfaction: "They don't welcome the two of us anymore. Why are you try to stick over like this?"
Xu Sheng Mei paid no heed and replied, "If you were more capable, do you think I want to look upon other people's faces?"
"What kind of household is Zhao Family? They're much richer and more powerful than this side. You are Zhao Family's daughter-in-law and still have to come to take in their attitude?" Xu Sheng Qiang uttered in displeasure.
Xu Sheng Mei was anxious. Zhao Family was indeed a big household. But no matter how high Zhao family stood, that was Zhao Family's business. Zhao Family looked down on her even until now.
That was to say, the clothing store that she and Zhang Mei Lian jointly opened had distributed dividends recently. Each of them was divided more than two hundred yuan. If not, she wouldn't feel confident.
"Don't be impulsive and arrogant with handling matter. Our family only have us two siblings here. Sister hope for your success." Xu Sheng Mei said.
Xu Sheng Qiang was extremely annoyed: "I just fought twice? Why do they look down on me so much!"
"Don't think about it anymore. Fighting already put you in the wrong. Grandpa and grandma are very angry. In a while, you have to speak well, understand?" Xu Sheng Mei instructed.
Xu Sheng Mei's attitude towards fighting was clear. Here wasn't the countryside. If anything happened, talk it out. When one can't, invite the police to mediate. Initiating a fight by yourself? What was the difference between a hooligan? The capital city's folk look down upon it.
Xu Sheng Qiang retorted: "When I haven't spoken nicely. Grandpa and Grandma lectured me every time they see me. I want to properly converse with them but when have they talked to me nicely!"
Xu Sheng Mei didn't answer. She knew that her grandparents were partial. Like last time. Her grandma devalued her brother to be worthless. Hearing that her brother wanted to date a girl from the capital, she treated it like a big joke. Kind of indicating a toad eating swan meat.
But when her grandma heard that someone was introducing someone to Hu Zi, she was no longer in the mood to take care of her brother's affairs. She simply looked ecstatic.
But even so, so what? Who knows who will live better than the other in the future!
When they reached Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side, they saw Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni were present.
Xu Sheng Mei felt this trip wasn't in vain. She didn't talk to Wang Yuan directly cultivate friendships. Instead, she cordially chattered about small talks with Zhou Er Ni.
Zhou Er Ni's relationship with her was much weaker. Their path split after difference in opinion. Since they weren't on the same path, so don't force themselves.
That's why Zhou Er Ni's attitude didn't display much eagerness. Just entertain her was enough.
Xu Sheng Mei's face was getting thicker now. She was the definition of a copper wall and iron wall. No matter what Mother Zhou said, she responded with a smile.
Xu Sheng Qiang didn't have her mentality. His face was flushed. He wanted to get up and leave.
After finally escaping from his grandparent's place, he went to sit with old Madam Hu. Only then the siblings went home.
Xu Sheng Qiang's face was jet-black.
"What's with this expression?" Xu Sheng Mei's face showed exhaustion. Looking at her brother acting like this, she was also angry.
Really disappointing. It had been so long. She had been teaching him for so long and he still can't deal with it politely. Just a few words from her grandma, he already to wanted to spring up. What big matters could he achieve?
"No wonder Brother-in-law doesn't want to come. Who would be willing to come back and forth to be lectured!" Xu Sheng Qiang muttered.
"Your brother-in-law is unwilling to come because your brother-in-law's family got capability. That's why he can not come. Does our family have that capability?" Xu Sheng Mei solemnly said: "The new house in our family got now was build with the money I sent back. What can you take take out to be arrogant about?"
Because she was exhausted from all the interaction, her temper was naturally not good. She ignited Xu Sheng Qiang's temper at once: "You are Xu Family's daughter. You got capability and don't want to pull your maternal family up? Want to be selfish and think about yourself? Your maternal family raises you so big and you married well. It's only right for you to care for your maternal family and promote your maternal siblings!
Xu Sheng Mei gritted her teeth, "Haven't I done enough for maternal family?"
In order to get her brother over, she was ruthless and deliberately miscarried her own child. By counting on scheming Zhao Family, she succeeded in bringing her brother to this side!
"It's just sending some money back. What's so great? I can send it back once I make money!" Xu Sheng Qiang coldly snorted.
Xu Sheng Mei didn't want to talk about this with him and said, "You got to work hard and don't cause trouble. Zhao Family's factory is laying off workers recently. Don't let people catch your shortcoming, understand? Otherwise, I can't save you."
Xu Sheng Qiang felt a little guilty Because his work had been so-so, the supervisor found him an eyesore.
Xu Sheng Qiang understood how important a job was to him. So he worked hard in his job since then. However, their impression of him was really bad. Xu Sheng Qiang was instantly included in the list of layoffs.
After Xu Sheng Qiang knew about it, he was so angry that he approached the supervisor to question him. It was unknown what he said. The supervisor was punched by Xu Sheng Qiang. He didn't dare to do more than a punch.
This punch was enough to lose the job. Originally, Father Zhao was still hesitating. After all, even if he give the face to the monk , he got to look upon the Buddha's face. Old Zhou Family had the capability.
Father Zhao heard from Xu Sheng Mei that Zhou Er latched on a young big boss like Wang Yuan. His factory had about 500 employees. Although Father Zhao didn't have to butter up others, he still accumulated some degree of intention of networking
But after this incident, Mother Zhao directly came over. Father Zhao frowned. The original hesitation was gone.
If it wasn't for old Zhou's side, he would have long already dismissed this daughter-in-law's immature maternal brother. Now he beat people like this every so often. What was else could there be said.
Xu Sheng Mei's plea was useless. In the end, she came to look for her brother in the rented room.
"You don't need to scold me. I already hit. I don't regret it. Besides, didn't you open a clothing store by yourself? I'll go over and work in your clothing store. I don't need to look at anybody's face!" Xu Sheng Qiang had enough of the treatment in Zhao Family's factory. He was isolated by the whole factory. No one paid any attention to him. Now that he had been driven out, then so be it!
Xu Sheng Mei gritted her teeth and said: "My clothing store is not short of people. If you want to stay in the capital, you can go hawking by yourself!"
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It took her so much effort to bring him to the capital and got Zhao Family give a valuable job. Now he lost it himself. How can she not be mad?
With this habit of beating people at every turn, how could she possibly let her brother to go to the clothing store and watch the shop. If he hit someone, then can she still do business?
If the reputation was bad, then don't think about doing business.
What's more, the clothing store was her only source of income. The business was very good. She can receive 200 yuan a month.
"Sister, are you going to chase me out now?" Xu Sheng Qiang was infuriated when he heard that she was unwilling to let him go to the clothing store.
"Zhang Mei Lian is watching the clothing store. I would go there from time to time. Certainly, no shortage of people. If you want to stay in the capital. You can go out and set up a stall by yourself. I think the stall is quite profitable. After the deducting the cost of the goods from our clothing store, the rest of the money will be given to you." Xu Sheng Mei stated.
She really didn't want her brother to go to her own clothing store. This was her last confidence now. She got income every month, which gave her a feeling of security.
Xu Sheng Qiang was dissatisfied: "You want me to go out to set up a street stall? How much money can those hawkers make!"
Hawking wasn't respectable at all. Worst than being a self-employed person.
"I don't know how much money it make. However, the clothes business in my shop is excellent. It can make a lot of money in a month. One piece's profit is a yuan. You don't have to sell a lot. As long as you can sell two or three piece, it'll be a lot more money than going to work." Xu Sheng Mei persuaded.
Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't willing: "If it is so profitable, why don't you set up a stall by yourself?"
Xu Sheng Mei also found it embarrassing: "Don't I have a shop? I also have to help Zhao Family with chores. Do you think I'm so idle? When you have the capability, you should go and open a shop yourself. Then there is no need to set up a stall."
Xu Sheng Qiang was extremely unwilling. But no matter how unwilling he was, it can't be helped. Without the job at Zhao family's, what to do if he can't find something to do?
So he went over to the clothing store.
"This is your brother? He's very handsome." Zhang Mei Lian, who was dressed in a particularly trendy fashion and was born quite pretty, greeted with a smile.
Xu Sheng Qiang froze when he saw her and immediately asked, "Sister, who is this?"
"Zhang Mei Lian, my partner." Xu Sheng Mei introduced.
"Alright. I will come here to get the goods for hawking in the future!" Xu Shen Qiang stated.
Pleased, Xu Sheng Mei nodded. As long as he worked hard, he wouldn't do badly.
As for her uncle who looked down on them, she would let them see when the time came. They would be able to flourish in this capital city without relying on others!
As the old saying goes, month is afraid of the fifteenth, the year afraid of autumn. Once the Mid-Autumn Festival was over, the weather became a bit cold.
Lin Qing He recently ordered a new batch of autumn clothes. There were puffer jacket after this batch of autumn clothes.
This so-called puffer jacket was a down and feather jacket. Not the same as the down and feather jackets of later generations. At this time, because of some technical shortcomings, the down and feather jackets were bloated and looked very bulky. So many people gave it a visual name puffer jacket.
Puffer jacket were very popular. Lin Qing He liked to wear them. As for the bloat, it was a little bloated. But it was especially warm. It was necessary to prepare for this winter.
"The days are getting better and better now." Lin Qing He had nothing to do. She laid on the bed in relaxation and said to her Qing Bai who was calculating the dumpling shop's account at home.
Zhou Qing Bai looked at her and said: "Tomorrow is a day off, go to the hot springs?"
"Go with who?" Lin Qin He asked.
"Just the two of us." Zhou Qing Bai didn't want other people to disturb their rare two-person world.
Lin Qing He glanced at him, raised her eyebrows and said, "Alright then. We'll go tomorrow. There are other scenery over there. Let's go and play together."
Zhou Qing Bai nodded in response. He finished with the dumpling shop's account for this month and went out to find Third.
Zhou Gui Lai had originally planned to go out to play on his day off. He bought a lot of new film and planned to go to the Forbidden City.
"Dad, I already made an appointment with God-grandfather. Ask my second brother. He will have nothing to do." Zhou Gui Lai said.
"Second, I'll leave it to you. I will probably go out with your mother for a few days." Zhou Qing Bai turned to Zhou Xuan.
Zhou Xuan said: "Then my vacation is over..."
He also wanted to go to explore. He didn't want to cook dumplings in the dumpling shop.
"It's settled like this." Zhou Qing Bai paid him no heed and directly made the decision. Then he went back to the room to report to his wife.
"I heard that a new community has been built in Beicheng. It is very beautiful." Lin Qing He watched him come in and mentioned.
"Can't buy it." Zhou Qing Bai had heard about it from Wang Yuan.
Wang Yuan's family got a suite in that community. It was quite open and bright. But it had nothing to do with others. It was allocated and cannot be bought.
Lin Qing He didn't say anything. She wasn't in a rush. Once there are commercial houses in the future, she would buy it at that time. She planned to buy more plots of land.
It didn't need to be too big. Just enough for her to build up a few buildings and wait to rent it out.
But currently, it wasn't possible. At the moment, land was still not available for purchase. One have to see later. Then they can buy it when it's possible to buy. With money in hand, they can buy it whenever they want.
"How much money did our family make this month?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Ten thousand." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
So far, the family's monthly income was this number. In fact, it was a bit more than this number. Among them, his dumpling shop had the lowest income. Which was incomparable to other shops opened by his wife.
However, Zhou Qing Bai didn't care. He was busy with something every day. His life was very fulfilling.
Of course, it was great to go out and relax occasionally like this.
So, the couple drove out by themselves the next day.
Zhou Gui Lai went to find his god-grandfather. Originally, he had looked for Father Zhou, but Father Zhou didn't want to go. He wanted to go to the park to play chess with other people.
So he left Father Zhou be. Zhou Gui Lai took old Wang out to play.
The dumpling shop was naturally handed over to Zhou Xuan.
"Where did Qing Bai and Teacher Lin go?" Aunt Ma came to work and saw Zhou Xuan working away. She was surprised.
"Went to travel." Zhou Xuan answered as he quickly cooked the dumplings.
Toward his parents, he had admiration. Not only was the relationship extremely good, but at such an old age, they were like fresh couple. Sometimes he can see them holding hands. Then they want to go out and play every so often. It was no longer surprising.
After hearing this, Aunt Ma praised their good feelings. It was good feelings, no? She had never seen the two of them get angry with each other.
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It was a rare chance for Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai to come here. They must play as they want. In fact, they have their own car. It certainly made it much more convenient.
Soaking in hot springs, taking in the scenery was the way of enjoying life.
"I heard that there is a mountain temple on the top of the mountain over there. It is very efficacious. Should we go and pray?" Lin Qing He asked Zhou Qing Bai.
In the past two years, these bygone things had begun to appear again. Like seeking blessing in the mountain temple.
"En." Zhou Qing Bai was also willing.
This mountain temple's joss sticks and candles were burning strong here. It was built on the top of a towering hill.
It took more than half an hour to climb up from the foot of the mountain. Not close at all.
Still, there were quite a few people on the road. Many were young men and women.
Lin Qing He heard one girl say: "The fortune teller said that we have no fate and will definitely separate in the future. I don't feel comfortable at heart."
The young man next to her responded in displeasure: "I told you not to believe these things. They are all old feudal things. What society is it now? You insisted on paying two dimes for your fortune. Not a single good words."
"I saw he got some capability. His predication was accurate with that auntie." The girl said.
"What accurate prediction? It may be his hired act." The young man disgruntledly uttered.
Basically, the two of them quarreled with each other as they went down the mountain. Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows. At this time, the fortune tellers were so real? The fortune tellers on the streets of later generations were basically a series of skills and tricks. One would spend money to buy a few good words.
Lin Qing He didn't pay it much heed. Same with Zhou Qing Bai. Both of them were sweating on the way up the mountain.
"If this is close to ours place, I would climb every week." Lin Qing He couldn't help but said.
The vegetation on the mountain was very abundant. What's more, there were stone ladders. It wasn't difficult to climb. Still, it was tiring. Once they reached the top, they felt completely refresh.
The scenery from the top of the mountain was wonderful. Concentrated with spiritual energy and breeding place of good characters. It was more beautiful than mountain and rivers. Simply made on feel refreshed.
The couple went to worship together. There was another praying spot in front. But only women went in. Zhou Qing Bai didn't go in and waited outside.
He also looked around and didn't go far. His wife could see him as soon as she came out.
"Huh?" An old man noticed Zhou Qing Bai and walked over at once. He curiously examined him.
Zhou Qing Bai glanced at him and asked, "Old Uncle, is there anything wrong?"
"Not right." The old man stared at his face and muttered, "From your facial feature, you don't look like a person with long life. At this age, your body should be riddled with sickness. How can you fine like this?"
Zhou Qing Bai frowned and looked at him: "Are you mistaken, old uncle?" What sickness? He was in good health. He took physical examinations twice a year. His wife took hers with him.
Even though his age was high, his physical fitness wasn't much worse than that of young people!
"I'm not. You have no luck according to your face. Your sons won't have a good ending." The old man looked at him and said. Frowning again, he continued: "Tell me your birth date characters. I'll calculate where went wrong."
Zhou Qing Bai's face was already dark: "Nonsense. My sons are fine. All are college students!"
"Tell me the birth date characters. I won't charge you." The old man stated.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't want to talk to him. But judging by this old man's behavior, he didn't seem to be a scammer. If he was a scammer, who would say that?
So Zhou Qing Bai gave his birth date characters.
"Your wife ran away with someone. Your sons are good for nothing . You have three sons. I'm not wrong, right? You never achieved your ambition. I'm not mistaken." The old man calculated his characters and spoke with a perplexed expression.
He really couldn't understand how a person with such fate appeared to be in best condition.
Zhou Qing Bai's heart skipped a beat. He actually didn't believe this. But his wife broke the norm and made him realize that some things still exist.
For example, the old man didn't know him at all, but he knew he had three sons!
"My wife didn't run with anyone. My sons are all college students." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
"That's why I'm surprised. Your fate isn't good. Not good at all. You are destined to marry a bad wife. But now that I calculated, this is a fate deeply embedded with blessing. In the future, you will have an addition of a daughter. What's the matter?" The old man said in confusion.
Zhou Qing Bai was stunned for a moment. Then he was overcame with joy: "You mean I will have a little girl in the future?"
"Yes. Did you change your wife?" The old man frowned.
"No, I only got one wife. However, my wife's age is high, how can she get pregnant. She hadn't gotten pregnant for so many years." Zhou Qing Bai immediately descended back down. His mind had been lured away by the fate of having a daughter.
He certainly didn't hold hope, but it didn't mean that he didn't want a daughter. Who doesn't want the jewel in the palm!
"That's because the fate hasn't arrived. Definitely fate of old clam birthing pearl." The old man didn't care about this. He was curious about this person's fate.
This was the first time he has encountered such a fate in so long.
"Did your wife come with you?" the old man asked.
Zhou Qing Bai looked at him vigilantly: "What's the matter?"
"Your fate has changed so much. The problem must be with your wife. I want to see her." The old man replied.
Zhou Qingbai didn't want to let him see his wife. This old man was too amazing, What's more, he wasn't those kind of liar. This was true learning!
"Qing Bai." However, Lin Qing He came out. When she saw him talking to an old man, she came over.
"Wife." Zhou Qing Bai came over, but he remained vigilant with the old man.
When the old man saw Lin Qing He, he froze. Then he circled around Lin Qing He: "Strange. So strange. Where did you come from?"
Zhou Qing Bai's expression changed. While Lin Qing He appeared calm and looked at the old man, "Where did old Uncle come from?"
"I'm a fortune teller. One hundred precent accuracy. I am called a living god." The old man introduced.
"Would you like me to burn two sticks of incense for you, old Uncle? This is my first encounter with a living god." Lin Qing He looked at him and said.
The old man laughed and spoke, "How did you change your fate? It was originally the fate of family destroying, husband and sons cursing. Now it becomes bless husband and sons. I was saying, how did his fate suddenly change for the better? It seems to be because of you."
Lin Qing He seriously looked at the old man this time and glanced at her Qing Bai again.
"This old uncle has calculated out that we have three sons." Zhou Qing Bai told.
"Truly capable." Lin Qing He smilingly remarked.
"I don't have much skill. But can you tell me what's going on with you?" the old man inquisitively asked.
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"Old Uncle, what else can be going on? My mind thought it through and felt it's actually pretty good for a woman to devote themselves to their husband and children for a lifetime. That's it." Although Lin Qing He was deeply surprised that the old man can calculate these, but she didn't panic at all.
She stood upright and had no guilty conscience.
The old man frowned. How can the fate number be changed so easily?
"Old Uncle, it's enough that we can have a good life now. Don't worry about the rest so much. Old Uncle, don't be so curious. We are just ordinary people." Lin Qing He stated.
The old man didn't comment and just said, "Fine. I won't ask more since you don't want to tell me. This is for you." He took out a talisman and handed it to Lin Qing He.
"Is this a spiritual talisman?" Lin Qing He looked at him.
"It's very rare for me to draw one. If you don't want it, then I will take it back." The old man said.
Zhou Qing Bai took it and asked, "How much is it?"
"No need to give money. So you won't think I'm cheating money." The old man waved his hand and left with his own bundle.
Lin Qing He swept a glance at his back before looking at the talisman in Zhou Qing Bai's hand and said, "Then keep this?"
"Keep it." Zhou Qing Bai replied.
This old man was quite capable. Since he was willing to give them a talisman like this, then he will keep it.
Lin Qing He took it in hand and examined it, "The drawing is pretty good." Just don't know if it was her illusion, she felt that this talisman really had some effect.
So Lin Qing He put it away.
In this treasured feng shui land of the capital city, who knew how many capable people and unique beings there were hidden. It was extraordinary to tell another's fate by their facial feature.
Naturally, Lin Qing He didn't know that there were very few people in the profound sect like this old man. Those at his level was even less.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't care about anything else. On the way back, he mentioned, "That old Uncle said that we will have a little girl in the future."
Lin Qing He was shocked: "When did you hear about it from him? I didn't hear it."
"He said when you weren't present." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
Lin Qing He saw how happy her Qing Bai was and immediately wanted to go back and give the old man an earful. How old was she now? Already thirty something. Truly would be an advanced age pregnancy, okay? Can she still have a daughter?
And Lin Qing He didn't have a strong desire to give birth. Her son could get married. If he got married early, she would be the age of a grandmother. Still, have children?
Thinking about it, she felt scared.
Also, she had been ligated. There had been no news for so many years. Was she still able to get pregnant in the future? Lin Qing He felt it was unlikely.
"Keep it at listening and no more." Lin Qing He said. Seeing how happy he was, she couldn't bear to pour cold water on him.
Zhou Qing Bai was worried about his wife's body. But the old man had said his wife was destined to give him a daughter. It can't be wrong.
"Wife, do you want this daughter?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
He did want a daughter. There was no doubt about it. But no matter how important a daughter was, it wasn't as important as his wife.
Lin Qing He mentally responded that she really didn't have that plan. Life at the moment was great. Why stir up so much?
She knew her own man. He really wanted one. So she'll leave it to fate.
She was already ligated. What was there to avoid? So she answered: "If we have one, we will birth. If we don't, don't be disappointed."
"En!" Zhou Qing Bai agreed.
The couple came out to play for three days. Probably due to knowing that they are fated to have a little girl, Zhou Qing Bai worked particularly vigorously after returning home.
He even called Ma Cheng Min to decorate the seventh shop and prepare to open it.
The seventh shop was bought together with the dry good shop back then. It had been vacant until now.
Zhou Qing Bai intended to open another clothing store. After all, the clothing store was very profitable. Currently the family income was high and a large bulk of it was due to the clothing stores. So why not keep opening one?
He wanted to save a sum of money for his daughter. So, better make more money while he can work now.
After all, he was certainly not young anymore. How can he not leave more securities for his daughter?
Zhou Gui Lai and the others sensed his dad's different mentality and high motivation.
"Mom, what agitated my dad? Why do I feel that he is closing the dumpling shop and going into other big business?" Zhou Gui Lai spoke.
Lin Qing He can't answer. Even she didn't understand her family's Qing Bai's mind process. Still, Lin Qing He knew very well that this man believed the old fortuneteller's words and thought there will be a girl. So, he was probably started planning on the dowry to girl to daughter?
Actually, Zhou Qing Bai wasn't suitable for business because he wasn't the kind of double-face, three knife person who speak human to human and ghost to ghost. He couldn't master the smoothness and slyness of those businessmen.
But this realistic man had a heart full of fatherly love.
He even ran all the way to the west side of the city and bought several dilapidated properties. It didn't cost much. Since those properties were bought, the land was counted as him.
He listened to his wife's words. In the future, every inch of land in the capital was worth a lot of money. So he bought a few more house and lands. Then, they won't do badly in the future.
Lin Qing He knew he was busy these days but didn't know what he was doing. When he took out several land deeds for her to keep, the corners of Lin Qing He's mouth twitched.
"Although these houses are a bit dilapidated, the lands are good. They will definitely be valuable in the future. Buy a few more places to keep, so we won't be short of money in the future." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
Lin Qing He: "..."
"I haven't encounter any good location. Those are relatively scarce, but I have gave someone a heads-up. If there is a good location, they will come to the dumpling shop to find me." Zhou Qing Bai took a sip of tea and said.
"Alright then." Lin Qing He had a thousand words to utter but in the end, she only responded this. As long as he was happy, it was fine.
"Don't tire yourself. Pay more attention to rest." Zhou Qing Bai continued on.
"I'm not tired. Having lectures to give is comfortable." Lin Qing He said. She found her Qing Bai's current behavior a bit eyesore.
She left him be. Once the weather cooled down, she started to make beef jerky.
This was to be sent to her eldest. She had bought a lot of beef back.
"Mom, this beef jerky is delicious and chewy. Save some for us." Zhou Gui Lai greedily said.
"Leave three jins for you guys." Lin Qing He responded. She planned to prepare the remaining ten catties of beef jerky and send it to her eldest son.
The beef jerky was ready in November. Lin Qing He sent it out by express without much delay.
Although she knew that his eldest won't go hungry, Lin Qing He still wanted to send some over. Naturally, there was also a letter from home.
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When Zhou Kai came back from the mission, the stand guard called him.
Who in their camp didn't this fierce commander. "There is a big package for you. It was sent to you the day before yesterday. I had kept it for you."
"Did my mom send it?" Zhou Kai thought of his mom when someone sent something. Only his mom would send him something.
"That I don't know. Take a look. From the capital." The guard said.
Zhou Kai knew that his mother must have sent it here. As expected, she sent a lot of beef jerky. All were five-spiced. Just smelling, he can tell it was very flavorful and delicious.
But what Zhou Kai was focus on was the family letter.
His mother told him about the situation at home. Nothing much happened, so he didn't have to worry about home. And to take good care of himself outside.
Zhou Kai came over to the upper side. He had especially brought two jins of beef jerky.
He brought three jins to the military hospital. Weng Mei Jia was there. When he came, Weng Mei Jia was busy.
Nurses didn't have it easy. Especially when since there were many military families here as well as many children. They often cried and threw tantrum.
Half an hour had already gone when Weng Mei Jia finished her work.
"Why are you free?" Weng Mei Jia asked.
"My mother sent over beef jerky. I brought you some. Keep it for yourself." Zhou Kai handed her the bag and said.
There were three paper bags inside. Each was a jin of beef jerky.
"Aunt Lin is really kind to you." When Weng Mei Jia heard that it was sent by Lin Qing He, she immediately grinned. She accepted it from him without any reservation.
"How's work recently?" Zhou Kai asked again.
"Very good. I gotten accustomed to it." Weng Mei Jia replied. She really liked this job, even though she was really busy.
"Don't fall in love prematurely. I heard a few boys at our side mentioning you." Zhou Kai warned.
He felt that he was an older brother. He have the obligation to watch out.
Weng Mei Jia immediately laughed: "What did they say about me?"
"Didn't say anything. Just don't have any good intentions toward you. Leave them alone. If they dare to bother you, just tell me and I'll just take care of it." Zhou Kai stated.
Only saying the military hospital got a young and beautiful woman. What's more, with a high degree of education. Many wolf cubs had their thoughts on her and wanted to pursue her.
When Zhou Kai heard it, he increased the training task. He trained a lot of people until they were exhausted on the ground. Let's see if there was any heart to think about these.
In fact, the majority of the little cubs that Zhou Kai mentioned were older than him. He was only nineteen this year, but whether it was his academic qualifications or his own abilities, it was respect-garnering.
Especially the completed missions. The two missions in a row weren't easy and he had completed them beautifully. Basically no one underestimated him and was dissatisfied because he was still young.
There were also those who were dissatisfied. They stood up and had a battle. Then they get beaten down within three rounds.
Weng Mei Jia looked at him and said: "The way you are now. If Aunt Lin sees, Aunt Lin would tell you off. Did you get another mission?"
He was a shade darker. Also, a lot thinner.
"That's nothing. It's only right too." Zhou Kai responded before reminding her: "Don't casually date. You are still young."
"Hurry up and go." Weng Mei Jia didn't want to talk to him anymore. She wasn't young anymore.
Zhou Kai frowned at her reaction. The little neighbor sister. He didn't want her to marry so soon. Even if she wanted to marry, she had to show him how the other person was. He didn't have say much though. Just went back first.
"A piece of blockhead." Weng Mei Jia murmured as she watched his tall and valiant back.
Such a tall man attracted the whole hospital. Many old ladies asked Weng Mei Jia where this little brother was from, married or not, and so on.
Obviously, wanted matchmake.
Weng Mei Jia answered them all. Afterward she muttered in a low voice: "Still talking about me. Wherever you go, people eye on you."
She kept one of the three jins of beef jerky for herself. The remaining two jins were divided between her eldest brother and second brother. One jin each.
"Aunt Lin gave it." Weng Guo Liang brought it to his eldest brother and said. His mouth was munching on a piece of beef jerky. It was really chewy.
"I haven't seen this Aunt Lin." Weng Guo Dong said.
He rarely went home. Still, he knew the relationship between his family and old Zhou family was close. A while ago, he talked with their mom on the phone. Weng Family's eldest, Weng Guo Dong, heard his mom mentioned that she had gone to the hot springs with this Aunt Lin. .
From this, one can hear that the relationship was good.
"Aren't you going back this year? When that time comes, have a look. Mom wants to introduce Aunt Lin's niece to you." Weng Guo Liang jollily said.
Weng Guo Dong shook his head helplessly. His mom was anxious about his affairs now. But he was really in no rush. He would naturally find someone when fate arrive.
Let's put aside Weng Family's side. Lin Qing He received a call from her eldest son on Monday.
He called when she was about to pack her things and go home. Lin Qing He spoke, "If you were a bit slower, I would have gone home and won't be able to answer your call."
"Mom, your beef jerky is so delicious. These mates of mine enjoyed it so much that they all want more." Zhou Kai smiled.
"Alright. Mom will make some for you and send it over." Lin Qing He grinned.
"No need. You sent enough from last time. You don't have to spoil them." Zhou Kai said: "Mom, how are you doing?"
"All is good. Don't worry about home. Your grandparents and your god-grandfather are in good health. How's your side?" Lin Qing He asked.
"No need to worry about my side." Zhou Kai answered.
The mother and the son chatted. Then Lin Qing He asked about Weng Mei Jia and Zhou Kai said, "That Mei Jia is so beautiful that many wolf cubs are eyeing on her."
Hearing what he said, Lin Qing He uttered in displeasure: "I'm telling you. Protect Mei Jia well. What wolf cubs? Kick them all aside. I'm familiar with your Aunt Weng. If you keep a good eye, then don't come back during the New Year."
"Tsk. It seems that Mei Jia have your favor." Zhou Kai responded.
"That's right. The eldest daughter-in-law candidate in my heart." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Kai wanted to laugh. How old was he now? And how old was Mei Jia? He didn't comment anything though. He merrily talked with his mom for a while before he hung up the phone.
Lin Qing He complained to Zhou Qing Bai when she got home: "He's nineteen already and still won't open up. He doesn't feel any sense of crisis when he sees people pursuing Mei Jia."
Zhou Qingbai didn't care about this. He spoke: "Tomorrow is a day off. Shall we go to the hospital for an examination tomorrow?"
"Okay." Lin Qing He had no objection. Her family got two physical examinations every year. Once in the middle of the year and once at the end of the year.
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The physical examination report declared they were at healthy standards. Lin Qing He took a look at her Qingbai. This old man looked a little disappointed.
She knew what he was thinking. She truly felt that she couldn't get pregnant. She would have been pregnant long ago. One must know that the older she gets, the older he gets. And her physical fitness will decline.
There was no reason why she can't be pregnant when she was young. Then she becomes old and gets pregnant. It'll take its toil.
"It's fine." Zhou Qing Bai put away the report after a while and said.
Lin Qing He didn't know what to say. This old man got tricked by the old man, but he himself believed it.
That was to say, she didn't know what the old man said this that day. If she knew, then she would ask clearly what is going on. What did he mean by she was destined to give her Qing Bai a daughter?
And something about old clam will definitely birth a pearl.
Lin Qing He wasn't pregnant, but Zhou San Ni, who had came over and received treatment for a few months, came out with good news.
Counting it, it had been almost a year since she got married. At this time last year, Li Ai Guo happened to marry Zhou San Ni back.
Although she hadn't been pregnant for a year, for a good meal, there was no fear of it being late. It can be seen that this child was blessed.
When Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo were in the countryside, it had tormented them. Zhou San Ni had often tear up because of this matter.
Although Li Ai Guo didn't say, but which man at this age didn't he want his wife and children to warm the kang head? None.
So when Zhou San Ni's baby arrived, he was overjoyed.
Mother Zhou's side found out and asked Su Da Lin to kill a chicken and send it over. "I thought there was something wrong with their bodies. They didn't get pregnant until now. Fortunately, they have it now, otherwise everyone will gossip."
"What is there to gossip? The couple are living well. And they just got married." Zhou Xiao Mei responded.
"How can it be said like say that? How old is Ai Guo? He's about to be in his 30s." Mother Zhou stated.
Zhou Xiao Mei didn't comment. This was the truth. San Ni wasn't in a hurry. However, Li Ai Guo wasn't young either. He was ten years older than San Ni.
This age was indeed high. But as long as Li Ai Guo treated San Ni well, there was nothing that can't be accepted.
When Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni dropped by here, they also heard about it.
Wang Yuan immediately appeared envious and glanced at Zhou Er Ni.
Zhou Er Ni's face reddened from his gaze.
"Er Ni, when shall we go to see Father and Mother? Did Fourth Aunt talk about the holiday dates?" Wang Yuan said.
This was spoken in front of Mother Zhou. It had Mother Zhou overjoyed. Look at this grandson-in-law, and then look at that grandson-in-law. This was a difference of a world.
"What time is it now? It's too early." Zhou Er Ni blushed.
It had just entered December. The holiday will generally be around mid-December.
"No rush. Besides, your factory hasn't close for holiday yet. Got to wait for your side to finish before going back. No problem if you get delayed." Mother Zhou merrily said.
Wang Yuan responded, "I want to take Er Ni to stay for a few more days."
Mother Zhou became happier, but she still warned, "I'm afraid our home is too rudimentary and you won't be used to it when you're there."
After coming here, Mother Zhou realized the gap between urban and rural areas. The adobe houses in the countryside would definitely not be appreciated by the city folks. Of course, Eldest Son and Eldest Daughter-in-law had already built a brick house, which was very spacious and bright.
"No, I won't be unaccustomed. I happen to want to see where Er Ni lives." Wang Yuan said.
"If you are disappointed after seeing it, you have to say it directly." Zhou Er Ni stated.
Wang Yuan swept a glance at her and smiled: "I won't be disappointed."
Zhou Er Ni returned an amused eye-roll to him.
The two of them were going to watch a movie in the evening. So they left after eating there.
Zhou Si Ni also came here to eat today. She didn't plan to go back after she had cleaned up the dishes. She can stay at this side too.
"Si Ni, will you go back this year?" Mother Zhou asked.
"I won't go back." Zhou Si Ni paused before hesitatingly saying. There was nothing to do when she go back. She had been in the village for so many years. She wanted to see the New Year atmosphere in the capital.
Mother Zhou sighed softly: "Grandmother hasn't been back in years."
To be honest, Mother Zhou really wanted to go back to her hometown to have a look. Now she had such a good life with her old man, but the old relatives and girlfriends in her hometown didn't know. She got to go back and talk to them about the prosperity out here, right?
In simple words, Mother Zhou wanted to go back and show off.
But just the thought of the journey to the capital that year, Mother Zhou had lingering fears. She was motion sick and couldn't stand the swaying.
On top of that, she was old bone. So she only thought about it.
"Grandmother, my second brother-in-law is so rich. I don't know if he can like our home when he go back. I heard my mother mentioned that Sister Sheng Mei's guy didn't even have a meal at her home when they went back she didn't even eat a meal at home." Zhou Si Ni told the truth. She was a little worried.
Although this brother-in-law, Wang Yuan didn't say anything, she always took it in since she came. He treated her elder sister well. However their family was indeed poor. This was the truth.
"Wang Yuan is not that kind of person. Besides, your mother will definitely clean up in advance and tidy up the house. Different from Sheng Mei." Mother Zhou assured.
Zhou Si Ni vowed: "I won't find anyone in the capital. I will go back to the village to marry."
Mother Zhou was reluctant. Still, she said: "It's not so easy to marry in the capital. Don't look at Er Ni's current appearance. Her mother-in-law is very dissatisfied with her. Thankfully, there is Wang Yuan. Otherwise, how can life be smooth? Better find one at similar level back at home. Life will be easier."
Zhou Si Ni nodded.
The business under Lin Qing He's name, the small workshop was the first to close for holiday. Both shifts were let off.
However, the three clothing shops, plus the fourth clothing shop opened by Zhou Qing Bai a while ago, the beverage shop, dry good shop, and dumpling shop had yet to be close.
Lin Qing He planned for the formal holiday to begin at the end of December this year.
Before that, on the 20th of December, she let Zhou Er Ni off for holiday first, because at this time Wang Yuan's garment factory got its annual holiday.
Wang Yuan wanted to go back with Er Ni. It was time for this prospective son-in-law to meet the family's elders.
So she granted Zhou Er Ni a leave. On the next day, Zhou Er Ni departed with Wang Yuan, whom carried the two luggage. Inside were the capital's specialties. The two of them hopped on the car back to her hometown. .
Counting the days, Zhou Er Ni hadn't went back for a long time. She was excited. Seeing her like this, Wang Yuan grinned.
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Lin Qing He called Eldest Sister-in-law when they departed.
"They caught a ride this year? Alright. I'll go and clean up my house!" Eldest Sister-in-law was delighted and rushed to say.
While they were at it, they chatted for a while. Then Eldest Sister-in-law hung up the phone.
The village branch secretary's wife jollily asked, "What's the situation? I can see it got you excited."
Until now, Eldest Sister-in-law had never revealed that Zhou Er Ni found a match in the capital. She was afraid that it would become a joke if it wasn't a success. So she didn't say a word.
But now the other party was coming back with Er Ni for New Year's greetings, it can't be kept secret. It would seem a bit pretentious if she didn't to mention it now.
So Eldest Sister-in-law brought it up to the village branch secretary's wife. She smilingly spoke: "But don't spread it out." Better not make it seem like the family wanted to go out and show off.
The village branch secretary's wife was very surprised. She originally knew that Er Ni was coming back for the New Year. After all, she hadn't come back for many years and Er Ni had always been a good lass. In fact, none of Eldest Sister-in-law's three daughters were bad.
Not something Second Sister-in-law can compare.
That was why the village branch secretary's wife planned matchmake her maternal nephew during this trip back. She didn't expect Er Ni to get a match in the capital.
This was marrying to the capital.
The village branch secretary's wife wasn't too talkative, so she smiled, "I won't say anything. However, Er Ni is really blessed."
She was going to marry to the capital to enjoy life of comfort. Really fortunate.
Don't know about Si Ni in the future?
Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say much. Although it was great for her daughter to get such a marriage, she was actually a little worried.
However, she shouldn't think too much.
When she returned home, she and Eldest Brother cleaned up the house inside and out with their youngest son, Tu Dou.
The eldest son will be back this year. Probably on his way back now.
"Mother, the house is so clean. Do you have to clean up?" Tu Dou was almost thirteen years old and was currently a junior high school student.
Eldest Sister-in-law stated: "In the next two days, kill all the remaining chickens. Clean up the chicken shed, so there aren't any smell."
"I'll go." Eldest Brother nodded.
Tu Dou spoke: "Second Brother-in-law won't dislike our home. With Eldest Paternal Aunt's family's cousin-in-law as an example, Fourth Aunt and Second Sister will make it clear to Second Brother-in-law. Since he is still willing to come, it indicates that he will not care too much about this.
After all, the house was really clean. Even the firewood was neatly arranged. There was not a speck in the yard.
Because his parents knew that they were going to welcome this brother-in-law from the capital this year, they even paved the yard with masonry. So it really wasn't dirty.
"Even if your second brother-in-law doesn't care, we have to tidy up the house," Eldest Sister-in-law replied.
Zhou Yang returned the next day. Zhou Yang's temperament became more and more gentle after going to college. His whole person was enveloped with scholarly aura.
He had always been humble. After returned to the village, he remained like that even when the village branch secretary came to sit at their home and asked about the university.
After sending the guest away, Zhou Yang showed a bit of exhaustion. After all, it wasn't close to come back from the provincial city.
"Mother, why did our house become like this." Zhou Yang smilingly remarked.
When he first entered the house, he almost didn't recognize it. It was really clean. Many of the furniture had been replaced with new ones, such as tables and chairs.
"You don't know yet. Your second sister is going to bring her match back one of these days." Eldest Sister-in-law merrily answered.
Zhou Yang was a little surprised, and uttered: "When will they come back? I have to pick them up."
"They just departed yesterday." Eldest Sister-in-law replied.
Zhou Yang calculated the time. Then he took his brother out. He returned to the village on his third uncle's bicycle. He got his brother to ride old Zhou family's bicycle to the station in the county city and waited.
The first day, he got the expected time wrong and couldn't wait for their arrival.
The next day they finally encountered Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni's arrival. The two brothers had waited for half of the day.
"What are you doing here?" Zhou Er Ni saw them with a look of surprise.
"Mother told us to come over and wait for you, Second Sister," Zhou Yang answered. Then he looked at Wang Yuan and called out 'Brother'.
Tu Dou followed suit and greeted with 'Brother'. Because their second sister hadn't married over yet, so they called brother instead of brother-in-law in the countryside.
"This is my eldest younger brother, Zhou Yang. And this is my youngest brother, Tu Dou." Zhou Er Ni introduced.
"What Tu Dou? My name is Zhou Wang!" Tu Dou said with a flushed face.
"Okay. It's Zhou Wang." Wang Yuan merrily responded.
The two younger brothers of his wife's family were good. He had a good impression of them.
"Brother, let's drop by Third Uncle and Third Aunt's shop before going back." Zhou Yang said.
"We should." Wang Yuan nodded.
On the way back, his wife told him that Third uncle and Third Aunt's family had migrated out of the village to open a shop in the county city.
Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law hadn't went back. Although there wasn't much to sell at this time, Third Brother had stored up a lot of eggs and frozen fish in the backyard before the snow fell. They planned to sell it at this time.
It was the end of the year. Business will be particularly good. Generally, they have to stay here until twenty eighth or ninth before returning to the village.
This year, Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law had also built a brick house in the village. It was built before it snowed. It was quite spacious.
People in the village often felt that old Zhou Family's first branch, third branch, and fourth branch were successful.
When Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law saw Zhou Er Ni, they froze. After Zhou Er Ni went to the capital, she hadn't come back.
And because of haven't seeing her for so long, it seemed the change was huge. If they encountered on the street, Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law might not dare to say it was her. This was their niece from the past, Er Ni.
"Eldest Sister-in-law thought you were coming back yesterday. Unexpected, your arrival was toady. Yang Yang and Tu Dou had came here yesterday and waited for a day." Third Sister-in-law smilingly said.
Zhou Er Ni blushed. Yesterday, they could catch a ride back. Although it was a bit late, it didn't matter.
However, Wang Yuan said that he was uncomfortable, so they found a guest house. Although they asked for two rooms, Wang Yuan misbehaved and persisted on sleeping in her room last night. She couldn't drive him away.
Of course, nothing happened. Purely sleeping. She had wrapped herself in the quilt tightly!
Wang Yuan had a thick-skinned face and jollily responded: "The first time I took such a long journey. It was quite late yesterday, so we found a guest house in the city for a temporary rest. I didn't expect to make two brothers-in-laws to wait for a day."
He had slept with his wife for a night, even when his wife was to conservative and didn't let him take any of her advantage. It was extremely comfortable.
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