Chapter 501: Restless
The salted duck eggs marinated by Eldest Sister-in-law were excellent. Especially oily. Comparable to those marinated by Lin Qing He.
What's more, the ducks were raised by Eldest Sister-in-law by the river. They ate snails, small fish and shrimps. So the duck eggs that were laid were especially flavorful.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's share was sent over. Lin Qing He's side also gave some to Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo. They opened their own stove. As for the others, they ate together with them here.
"Second Uncle knows that Fourth Aunt and Fourth Uncle brought San Ni and Ai Guo here. He's overjoyed about it," Zhou Er Ni mentioned.
"Why tell your second uncle this?" Lin Qing He asked.
Zhou Er Ni wasn't a talkative person. At these words, she felt guilty: "It's Second Aunt. She keep telling Second Uncle that Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt doesn't take care of Second Branch. I couldn't help it."
Because of the relationship between the two families, after bringing Wang Yuan back, she took him over to have a look at old Zhou's house. It was then heard her second aunt complaining to her second uncle at the door. It was obvious that there was a quarrel.
Saying something about taking care of first branch's nieces and taking them to the capital. Also taking care of third branch, helping them to buy a shop in the county and the like.
Zhou Er Ni couldn't hold back after listening for a while, so she went in. Naturally, she recounted about Zhou San Ni and Li Ai Guo's trip to the capital.
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It wasn't just San Ni couple, but also Zhou Xia, the eldest son of second branch. He was now able to make his own furniture in the furniture factory in the city.
In the past, it was this fourth uncle, Zhou Qing Bai who pulled connection to get him in.
Her second aunt said those words without blinking an eye, so Zhou Er Ni couldn't help speaking out.
After knowing about it, Eldest Sister-in-law specially went over here to mention it. She also explained that Zhou San Ni's body was in a bad state and was taken to the capital to see a doctor.
It was just that Second Branch weren't told about these things.
Second Brother was stunned when he heard Zhou San Ni wasn't in good health and couldn't give birth to a child. Second Sister-in-law too. She didn't believe it initially, but Eldest Sister-in-law said they can ask Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law!
In short, Second Sister-in-law lost face at the end of the fuss. While Second Brother was too ashamed. He, as the father, didn't know these things.
"It's not that you don't know what your second aunt's temperament is like. What the point of arguing with her about these things? Liu Ni is like her." Lin Qing He said after listening to her. Er Ni was defending her.
Speaking of Liu Ni, Zhou Er Ni pursed her lips again, and finally told: "Fourth Aunt, Liu Ni is married."
"Huh?" Lin Qing He didn't want to know anything about Zhou Liu Ni's matters, but still, she shocked when she heard this.
Zhou Er Ni recounted the things that happened at home this year.
Zhou Liu Ni was pregnant. She was pregnant before getting married. The child was the loafer's in the same village. That loafer didn't want to recognize it at first.
Because he knew he wasn't the only one Zhou Liu Ni had enter the woods with. How can he recognize this baby so easily?
But in the end, he thought back and found out that Zhou Liu Ni hadn't been with any guys from other village for a long time. Basically, she only entangled with him, so this kid was his for sure.
Zhou Liu Ni didn't know about it was during the New Year's Eve dinner. She was eating well and suddenly became nauseous since then.
No one took it seriously. It was only when the neighbor encountered her retching few times in a row and casually remarked how it seemed like she was pregnant?
Second Sister-in-law had heard it and talked back directly.
That young wife became displeased. Especially when Zhou Liu Ni liked to hang out with those little hooligans. Many people knew this.
Many people had pointed and gossiped behind their back. Some people even said she have did that in the rice fields with the hooligans and let's hope that she don't have unmarried pregnancy!
As a result, it was spread throughout Zhoujia Village.
They didn't dare to say it in the open. As Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother will welcome their capital's son-in-law's arrival this year. Both of them were nice. They had a good reputation in the village. Few people would bring it up. After all, it wasn't a sure thing. .
However, there were still some people who found Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law having better life now an eyesore. When Wang Yuan wasn't present, they jokingly asked Eldest Sister-in-law if she knew about it.
Eldest Sister-in-law's legs became weak at the time and she went knocking on the door. She sought for Second Sister-in-law. Second Sister-in-law became mad. Finally, she was taken to the health clinic for examination. As long as she wasn't pregnant, it would be the best evidence!
Unexpectedly, Zhou Liu Ni was really pregnant. She was a month and a half!
Even the fiery Second Sister-in-law was stunned. Zhou Liu Ni was stunned as well. She didn't expect to be pregnant. She went to the hospital to get a condom, so she couldn't be pregnant.
Then she tried her best to recall and then remembered that she was with someone in the wheat rick in the sun-drying courtyard more than a month ago.
Only then she told her mother who the child belongs to. Her mother punched her head and slapped her face twice.
In the end, the loafer married Zhou Liu Ni. She married on the eighth of Januaury.
After the seventh, she married. There was no wedding banquet. This showed how rushed it was. Still, Second Brother's branch's reputation became stinky.
It was really bad in the village. Despite the free love era, what kind of place was the countryside? How old was she and she became pregnant?
So what reputation can they have? Then there was the loafer's family. It wasn't any good household. Their reputation was notoriously bad in the village.
Zhou Liu Ni married over with such stained reputation, so can she possibly have a good life?
"Does Wang Yuan know about it?" Lin Qing He didn't have any expression after listening, just asked.
"Wang Yuan paid it no heed." Zhou Er Ni answered. First it was Xu Sheng Mei's matter and now Zhou Liu Ni's matter occurred. It was impossible to say that it wasn't shameful.
Even when their family had separated and had nothing to do with them, there was still some impact.
Fortunately, Wang Yuan didn't care about this. The family had separated. It was second branch's matter. Won't hinder first branch.
Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Don't tell your grandparents this matter."
Although Lin Qing He wanted to provoke her mother-in-law, but decided to drop it after some more reconsideration. This old lady had a traditional mind. Last time she was almost fell deeply ill from anger with Xu Sheng Mei's matter. This time it was her direct granddaughter and the trouble she invoked was known throughout the village.
It seem this old lady will have no face to go back all her life.
So forget it. Let her keep her mindset, wanting to go back to the village to show off.
Zhou Er Ni didn't plan to tell her grandparents. There was no point to. It would only add more worry and anxiety.
She told Fourth Aunt, so she can keep in mind.
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Lin Qing He was definitely going to let Zhou Qing Bai know about such a matter. Zhou Qing Bai's face was extremely dark after hearing it.
"Since she's married now, no need to spend energy on this matter anymore." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
She deliberately did this. Purposely chattered about this to her Qing Bai. After all, back then, she had sent Zhou Liu Ni back to her place on the spot really forcefully.
However, the facts proved that her judgement and decisiveness weren't wrong. This Zhou Liu Ni was the master of restlessness.
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But now that she was married, she must settle down even when she doesn't want to. After all she was entering the guy's household. Otherwise it would be harming people.
Lin Qing He gave Eldest Sister-in-law a call. She didn't even ask about Zhou Liu Ni. Just talked about Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni.
"Her father and I have no objection. It depends on Wang Yuan's side to chose a day." Eldest Sister-in-law grinned.
If they weren't satisfied with a son-in-law like Wang Yuan, then what can satisfy them?
This time, Wang Yuan's performance had eased Eldest Sister-in-law's mind. It had let her know that not all son-in-laws from the capital looked down on the countryside like that nephew-in-law.
In fact, Eldest Sister-in-law didn't think about what kind of accommodation to arrange for Wang Yuan at home.
The room was new and bright. The quilts and bedding were all brand new. In order to welcome him, even the bowls, chopsticks and enamel cups were all replaced with new ones.
She had also asked Zhou Xia to help out and make a new table. None of these can make one feel disgusted.
It was the rural toilet that city folk feared the most. That was why Eldest Brother cleaned it once a day. Using soil to cover it would mostly solve it.
Eldest Sister-in-law creatively made something good to eat every day. Beside three meals a day, there were also various snacks. Eldest Sister had pulled out all her tricks up her sleeve.
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She didn't have this patience when coaxing her son.
Have to say that this hard work made Wang Yuan have a particularly good impression of this mother-in-law's home.
This time, not only did Zhou Er Ni come back plumper, Wang Yuan as well. After going back for more than 20 days, he gained almost five jins.
It can be seen how good the food was.
And Eldest Sister-in-law was overjoyed to be able to nourish Wang Yuan, a golden and precious son-in-law from the capital, plumper. On top of that, it wasn't hard for Wang Yuan to make some in merry mood when he wanted to.
Didn't he get on Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's good side? They was almost treated him as their grandson.
So one can imagine how happy Eldest Sister-in-law Zhou was after he visited.
Lin Qing He can sense the joy Eldest Sister-in-law exuded over the phone. Then they merrily chatted some more before hanging up.
From the start to the end, Zhou Liu Ni was never brought up.
Wang Yuan came over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou with three auspicious days. This was what his mother-in-law said. Find the old couple for the date selection.
When the time comes, let them know when to come over for the wedding banquet.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou saw that it was for this, so they were certainly ecstatic.
The three auspicious days were split between March, April, and May.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's thoughts were to set it after the autumn harvest. Out of the whole year in the countryside, one can only have free time after the autumn harvest.
However, Wang Yuan was obviously reluctant to wait that long and these dates were chosen.
He fancied his wife. Although his mother-in-law's family was from the countryside, they were reasonable. In future, they would go back and visit occasionally when they found time. The other issues were basically no problems.
He definitely wanted to marry her back sooner. This way, he could hug his wife to bed earlier, right?
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou called the village. Hearing the time was so rushed, Eldest Sister-in-law immediately laughed.
Wang Yuan had often told her that he wanted to get married earlier.
So Eldest Sister-in-law and Eldest Brother discussed and chose April. It won't appear to be so anxious, but it wasn't too push back either. They also took into consideration of son-in-law's anxious to marry their daughter back.
"Marrying in April. This is too soon." Lin Qing He remarked after learning about it.
Wang Yuan was present. He quickly said, "It's not too early. It's a long time until April."
"What I mean is to hold it after the autumn harvest. Only then, it'll be idle. Your father-in-law and mother-in-law can come and stay for a few more days. I didn't expect the date to be so close." Lin Qing He explained.
"That's because my mother-in-law is looking out for me. She knows how much I want to marry." Wang Yuan grinned.
Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni's wedding date was set. In April this year. Now they were considered engaged.
Lin Qing He found a time to talk to Zhou Er Ni about work.
Her intention was to ask Zhou Er Ni, when she gets married, would she go to take a position in Wang Yuan's factory.
Zhou Er Ni shook her head: "I'm fine here. I don't plan to go to his factory."
Wang Yuan wanted her to come over and mentioned it to her. But Zhou Er Ni really didn't want to. Of course, it was okay to go there occasionally. But in terms of work, she preferred to be at her fourth aunt's clothing store.
Looking at her attitude, Lin Qing He didn't comment. She just said, "When you get married in the future and you are pregnant, you have to tell me earlier, alright?"
Zhou Er Ni blushed and responded, "Fourth Aunt, it's still early."
"What early? It's only a few months away. It'll pass in a blink of an eye." Lin Qing He said.
She'll marry in April, which was really close. Since Father Zhou and Mother Zhou had discussed it with Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law, there was nothing to say.
When Xu Sheng Mei came to see her grandma, she learned about Zhou Er Ni's engagement with big boss like Wang Yuan and that it was in April of this year.
Her heart felt stifled then.
How can she not feel uncomfortable. There was no way to compare. She tried her best to find a marriage like Zhao Family and had even cause a shameful stir. While Zhou Er Ni silently obtained such a good marriage.
Look at Wang Yuan's attitude towards her, then look at Zhao Jun's attitude towards her. How ambitious was Wang Yuan? While Zhao Jun?
Putting it nicely, he can eat without working. And in more unpleasant way, he was a person who have nothing to do other than eating as he waits for death.
Xu Sheng Mei suffocated from anger. After seeing her grandma, she didn't even come to the dumpling shop. Just went straight back. She didn't return to Zhao's house either. She gone over to the clothing shop she partnered up with Zhang Mei Lian.
When she saw her brother was there, she came in.
Zhang Mei Lian kept a little distance from Xu Sheng Qiang.
"Sheng Mei, how come you're free to come over?" Zhang Mei Lian asked.
"I'm just here to take a look. Qiang Zi, why are you here?" Xu Sheng Mei asked.
"Qiang Zi wants to go set up a stall. So he came over to get the clothes." Zhang Mei Lian answered.
Xu Sheng Mei didn't think too much. She was a little relieved to see her brother grow up so much and said, "Alright then. Take and go to hawking." She didn't want her brother to have so much contact with Zhang Mei Lian.
"I know. Sister, go back first." Xu Sheng Qiang urged.
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Xu Sheng Mei has been out for some time. It was time to go back, otherwise her mother-in-law will nag again.
As soon as she left, Xu Sheng Qiang pulled Zhang Mei Lian into his embrace again: "Why are you pushing me away as soon as my sister come? You are already my woman."
"Your sister hasn't accepted me yet." Zhang Mei Lian said.
"What does it matter? Once you are pregnant, how can she not agree?" Xu Sheng Qiang responded. He planned to turn the raw rice into mature rice: "But it's been so long, why aren't you pregnant yet?"
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Zhang Mei Lian froze. She didn't know why she hadn't yet.
Xu Sheng Qiang was young and energetic. She stayed at his place for the night every night. It had been a while and she was still not pregnant.
Zhang Mei Lian felt a little bit guilt. After all, she had aborted two children. It can't be that her body had been damaged?
She responded: "How can it be so fast? You haven't brought me back to your house to see your parents and you want me to be pregnant? Can I still keep my reputation?"
"I'm doing this for your own good. Aren't you afraid that my sister will know about the two of us? If you are pregnant, what can my elder sister say?" Xu Sheng Qiang said. Looking at her expression, he continued, "Mei Lian, if you marry me, Zhao Family will also be your relatives in the future."
Zhang Mei Lian decided to find a time to go to the hospital for an examination. If she can't get pregnant what should she do?
But before she went to the hospital for an examination, Xu Sheng Mei stumbled upon her and Xu Sheng Qiang's matter.
It all started with Zhao Family's supper that day. They made delicious abalone congee, which was a rare delicacy.
Xu Sheng Mei saw that there were about two bowls of it left in the pot, so she packed them up for her brother to taste.
She came and knocked on the door. Xu Sheng Qiang came to open the door. He didn't think much about it. Just thought someone knocked on the wrong door.
After all, his sister didn't drop by during night and there were no other acquaintances around. Who could have thought, he would see his sister when the door opened.
Xu Sheng Qiang was shocked. And a little panicked as he didn't plan to let his sister know about this matter either.
He blocked his sister outside and refused to let in. Xu Sheng Mei didn't even want to go in, but her brother's attitude made her suspicious.
However, she didn't intend to go in and see what was going on the spot. She let her brother keep the food and left. Then she inquired around with other people.
Others naturally knew about Zhang Mei Lian's matter. After all, it had been going on for a long time. Basically, she had spent the night here for the past two or three months. Just short of moving in.
Seeing her made inquiries, they told her.
Xu Sheng Mei's heartbeat skipped for half a beat. She immediately went to Zhang Mei Lian's dormitory. Sure enough, Zhang Mei Lian's dormitory was empty. There was no one inside!
Xu Sheng Mei came over to her brother again. She could hear the voice inside when she leaned on the door to listen. Those were the voice of Zhang Mei Lian and her brother!
It was getting late. And it won't be pretty to make a ruckus like this. So Xu Sheng Mei dropped it.
When she returned to Zhao's house, her complexion was very bad. Especially when Zhao Jun drove of to somewhere to mess around. Xu Sheng Mei hid in the room. She was so anger that she was close to smashing something!
After breakfast the next day, she went out with a black face.
"I don't know who she's showing that face to. That little clothing shop can only earn so much in a month. Now she's so proud!" Mother Zhao barked after she departed.
Initially, she thought she could control her son and prevent him from going out and stay at home. Who could have known she was useless and couldn't rein him at all.
And after marrying for so long, she didn't even lay an egg!
Mother Zhao had insinuatingly spoke before, but Xu Sheng Mei wasn't one to take it lying either. She said that she fell hard last time and hadn't recovered yet.
Mother Zhao disliked this.
Back to Xu Sheng Mei. She came over to the clothing store and saw Zhang Mei Lian opening the store.
As for Xu Sheng Qiang, he was currently sleeping in the rented room. Have to say, Zhang Mei Lian put her heart into this clothing store.
More than 200 yuan in dividends a month. This was much more than her previous employment. How can she not put in effort?
"Sheng Mei, you are so early..." Zhang Mei Lian was surprised to see her coming.
But before she finished speaking, a 'SLAP' rang out. Xu Sheng Mei came up directly and slapped her.
"Sheng Mei!" Zhang Mei Lian covered her face and looked at Xu Sheng Mei incredulously.
"What's going on with you and my brother!" Xu Sheng Mei didn't bother to talk nonsense with her and said straight to the point.
Zhang Mei Lian understood. She knows! Instantly, panic set in: "Sheng Mei, it's not what you think..."
"It isn't what I think? You've been keeping it from me since last year. Thinking me like I really don't know anything, right?" Xu Sheng Mei looked at her coldly, "Zhang Mei Lian, don't forget, who pulled you up and got you to partnered with me on this shop? If not, you probably be opening the door and do business like your sister now!"
Zhang Mei Lian's face flashed green and white: "Sheng Mei, I know I done you wrong in this matter, but this is not my fault. It is Qiang Zi who pursue me too strongly."
Xu Sheng Mei's face became even colder. How could she not know what kind of thing Zhang Mei Lian was? Was she worthy of being with her brother?
But considering this clothing store and how she couldn't keep watch on her own everyday, she needed Zhang Mei Lian to continue. She spoke: "I won't dawdle on these with you. Split with my brother. Don't interact with each other anymore in the future and we can continue to be partners!"
Once she recruited someone to come and watch the shop, she would dismiss Zhang Mei Lian straightaway. Absolutely without mercy!
Zhang Mei Lian hurriedly said: "Sheng Mei, I know that you don't like the things I have done before. It wasn't what I want. Qiang Zi and I really like each other. Don't separate us please?"
Xu Sheng Mei's face had ashen: "You just want me to make it clear, don't you?"
Zhang Mei Lian glanced at her. Knowing that she can't just go against her head-on, she hesitated for a while before saying, "Fine then. I understand. I'll get Qiang Zi to break it off."
When Xu Sheng Qiang came, she wiped her tears as she told Xu Sheng Qiang they should break it off. They can't continue dating in the future. Only then did Xu Sheng Qiang knew that his woman had been beaten and warned.
With a turn of a head, he went to fight with his sister.
Xu Sheng Mei was driven mad by him. She had told him about Zhang Mei Lian's looseness. Xu Sheng Qiang Zi didn't care about that at all.
He wanted to marry a wife from the capital and Zhang Mei Lian was willing to marry him. He was happy to marry. She was unmarried and he was unmarried. Then what was wrong?
Xu Sheng Mei was so angry that she almost entered the hospital. When her brother was gone, Xu Sheng Mei shed tears of anger.
Why? All of this was for what?
Why can Zhou Er Ni find a successful boss, while she can only meet a womanizer like Zhao Jun?
Why can Hu Zi find a decent capital girl, while her brother can only find a shameless woman like Zhang Mei Lian!
What's more from the look of things, he was bewitched by Zhang Mei Lian. He truly wanted to marry Zhang Mei Lian. Zhang Mei Lian had a messy relationship history. After marrying back, she might go out and steal a man!
However, her brother was completely bewitched by Zhang Mei Lian. He could directly come over to find her and turn on her. And told her not to bully his women with the power of Zhao Family.
Xu Sheng Mei was so angry that her liver hurts.
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In April was neither early or late. It arrived in a blink of an eye.
Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister-in-law, and Tu Dou were brought over by Zhou Yang to attend the wedding.
As for Zhou Da Ni couple, they didn't come as they had to help take care of the work in the field.
Second Brother didn't come either. He wanted to come. He yearned for the capital, but this season was the time for leisure.
Still, sending gift over was enough.
It went without saying Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law felt inhibited. They had never been to such a big city in their life. The farthest place they had been to was the county city. So upon their arrival to the capital, there were cement roads and many high-rise buildings. They felt really out of place.
As if stepping into a piece of world that they don't belong to.
Lin Qing He gave Zhou Si Ni a few days off and told her to take her parents around during the two days before the wedding. Zhou Gui Lai was also generous. He went with them and took a lot of photos.
After changing into new clothes and upholding their front, Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law calmed down a bit. They still felt a little reserved though.
Mother Zhou calmly advised them: "You two be more open. Loosen up. Don't act like you don't know where to put your hand. Our old Zhou Family is a scholarly family. How many college students have we produced? Don't feel like you're a head lower."
This old lady was very confident.
She had the foundation to, right? Count how many college students in her family with your fingers? Except for old Fourth, his whole family including Fourth's wife and the three grandsons were all university students from Bei University.
As for first branch, there was only one college student at the moment. Still, a poor family create a precious child, so they won't fare badly.
There was also old Third's family. Six college students in total. One family with six college students. How outstanding was this?
The most important thing was that old Fourth's family's conditions wasn't bad. So many shops were open and a big truck was also bought. Why would they be a head shorter?
Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law had sweat drops. It can't be helped, some things really can't be easily changed.
The two were also considered to be successful. Although their performance wasn't brilliant, but in short, they made no mistakes at Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni's wedding.
Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He helped to support the front. Lin Qing He had invited both Father Weng and Mother Weng over.
Most of her family were college students.
Although the woman's side wasn't as prestigious as old Wang's side, it wasn't that far behind.
She was marrying high, but the difference wasn't that bad.
Zhou Er Ni didn't invite Xu Sheng Mei to this wedding. Still, Xu Sheng Mei had inquired with her grandmother herself and came over.
Naturally, she witnessed Lin Qing He backing Zhou Er Ni. She went on stage to congratulate the two newlyweds in complete English. The might was definitely enough.
It let the man's side know Zhou Er Ni's aunt was a foreign language teacher at Bei University. Initially many of the male's side looked down on them. Now their face carried smile.
Regardless of their sincerity or insincerity, the wedding was smoothly completed.
When it was over, Eldest Sister-in-law was a little worried. She expressed it to Lin Qing He: "From what I see, Er Ni's Mother-in-law doesn't look like one to provoke."
Wang Yuan's mother didn't display any smiles the whole time. Lin Qing He didn't buy it at all. She didn't give her attitude either. Zhou Qing Bai toasted Wang Yuan's father, but Lin Qing He didn't toast his mother.
Knowing that she won't drink, she didn't have any intention to respect her.
"Don't worry about her. Wang Yuan had finished decorating his new house. You had seen it. It's quite close to our parents' side, so do you have to worry?" Lin Qing He said.
Eldest Sister-in-law spoke, "It seems she don't like Er Ni very much."
"Er Ni isn't money, so she can't make everyone like her. As long as Wang Yuan treats her well, then there is no problem." Lin Qing He assured.
Wang Yuan was very protective of Er Ni. Today he had took her around to toast some elders.
Eldest Sister-in-law didn't say anything. She and Eldest Sister-in-law didn't stay much longer. The plan was to take the morning bus back tomorrow. She merrily said: "Thank you so much for today."
She really supported their family front. If not, old Zhou Family had nothing to take out.
"Er Ni is also my niece. I personally married her out, so how can I let her feel aggreived?" Lin Qing He responded.
Eldest Sister-in-law was grateful to her: "Our parents had been well taken care of by you. It looks like they are a lot younger than before."
"Body gain weight when mind at ease. There is nothing to worry about, so they feel younger than before." Lin Qing He said with a smile.
On such a good day like today, Eldest Brother, Zhou Qing Bai, and the others drank a lot of alcohol. They were all sleeping at this time.
Zhou Xiao Mei's side was set up and they came over. Her expression was full of merry and jollily spoke: "Today's wedding was wonderfully planned. Fourth Sister-in-law's congratulations in english gave old Wang Family a good shock. One understand it and said you reached a special standard!"
Zhou Xiao Mei realized how prestigious old Wang's household was today. It was really unimaginable. There were so many cars.
In comparison, old Zhou Family was all transported by her fourth brother's large truck, which was not enough to see.
Fortunately, these weren't enough to see. Her fourth sister-in-law supported their front.
Lin Qing He didn't want to take the stage and grab all the attention. But seeing the arrogance of old Wang Family, she had to step on stage to suppress it.
But on the whole, that was the only matter. Can't possibly let Er Ni stand alone.
"I noticed how green that Sheng Mei girl's face turned from angry. Probably due to Fourth Sister-in-law not going to support her at that time." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"Leave her be." Lin Qing He didn't care.
Eldest Sister-in-law chattered about other things. Seeing that Lin Qing He was a little tired, she followed Zhou Xiao Mei back to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side to rest.
As for the Zhou Yang and Tu Dou brothers, they went to the second floor of the clothing store to camp on the ground. They didn't need to live in a guest house.
The next day, the whole family went back.
Wang Yuan sent them to the station. Naturally, he also bought a lot of specialties from the capital, such as Capital's eight specials and the likes and told them to take them back and share them with neighbors and relatives.
Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law happily went back.
Zhou Er Ni was Wang Yuan's legitimate wife. Even when married, Er Ni still came to work at the clothing store instead of Wang Yuan's clothing factory.
Moreover, she paid the food expenses at side. Wang Yuan followed her over here to eat. If not, she went over to eat at Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. The two won't cook for themselves.
Originally, Wang Yuan wanted to take Er Ni around. Which was commonly known as honeymoon. But Zhou Er Ni didn't have that thought.
This was a realistic girl. Once married, then properly earn money and prepare to raise children.
The diamond bachelor Wang Yuan got his wife. He was also anxious to have children. The two probably put a little too much effort as Zhou Er Ni got pregnant after one month of marriage.
This speed was very fast.
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"Sister, you're pregnant already?" When Zhou Si Ni heard about it, she was shocked.
Lin Qing He also felt this speed was outstanding. It was only a month and she was almost a month pregnant. If one counted the days, it was around their wedding day.
Zhou Er Ni was embarrassed. Her face was red. While Wang Yuan was extremely happy: "It's wonderful that she's pregnant. Wonderful!"
He laughed like a big fool.
Even though Zhou Er Ni was pregnant, she still went to work. Every morning, Wang Yuan dropped her off and then he drove to the garment factory.
As for food, there is nothing special attention. That's because three meals a day were quite decent at this side and Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side.
After all, it wasn't like before. No longer need to be frugal.
However, Lin Qing He still reminded Zhou Er Ni to eat more fruits and vegetables. There was no folic acid supplement to take in at this time. It can be obtained from fruits and vegetables.
Zhou San Ni had nurtured her pregnancy well, even when she had a restricted diet. Reaching this month, her belly was still obvious and her whole person was more rounder.
Probably looking at Zhou Er Ni and Zhou San Ni like this, Hu Zi, who was going with Chen Shan Shan, put in more effort.
Starting this year, Lin Qing He won't give him a position. She simply let him go out and do it alone. He got the goods from here and went out to set up a stall.
Chen Shan Shan continued to go to work, while he went out to set up the stall by himself.
As long as it wasn't rainy, he will basically begin hawking wares early in the morning. So in only a few months, his whole person had become darker. He had become more mature and stable as well.
"How much money is made in a month?" Lin Qing He poured him a cup of chrysanthemum tea and smilingly asked.
"Almost two hundred yuan this month." Hu Zi was a slightly pleased and answered.
Naturally, he won't tell the truth to other people. Two hundred yuan a month was really a lot, but with his aunt, there was nothing to hide.
"It had rained for four to five days this month and can't go out to hawk wares. If not, there could be more." Lin Qing He nodded.
Going solo won't be too bad, especially at this time. As for the profit of more than 200 yuan a month, that wasn't too high.
"It's not bad." Hu Zi was satisfied. For him, the income of 200 yuan a month was a lot.
Lin Qing He amusedly scolded: "This is a lot? You will have to buy a house and move your household registration. These all cost money. Two hundred a month isn't enough."
"Not a problem. I'll continue to save." Hu Zi responded.
With an income of more than 200 yuan a month, the speed of saving money was very fast. For example, he had saved almost 1,000 yuan since this year.
He had never seen so much money. Of course, the money was saved through his aunt. After calculating the accounts, he stored the money at Lin Qing He's side.
Lin Qing He went in and took out a bag. The bag contained his own money. She spoke, "These are all your saving you stored at Aunt's side. I don't know how much in there. You keep track in your heart."
"En." Hu Zi nodded earnestly. Storing the money at his aunt's side was naturally the safest.
"Your uncle has stewed chicken soup. We will have chicken noodle soup tonight. Let's go together." Lin Qing He said after putting away the money.
"My five yuan a month for food isn't enough." Hu Zi was feeling embarrassed.
Now that he was going out on his own this year, the food expenses must be charged. Not only him, but also Gang Zi and the rest too. The accommodation fee wasn't charged. The food expenses were deducted from the salary.
However, when the food fee paid was compared to what they ate three meals a day, it was honestly nothing.
They charged them five yuan for food in one month and the food was excellent. Meat and the likes were more than five yuan.
"We'll leave it for this year. It will definitely be raised next year. Your food expenses will be doubled." Lin Qing He grinned.
When they arrived, Zhou Qing Bai finished cooking the chicken soup. Since they were there, he cooked the noodle. There were a few pieces of chicken in each bowl of chicken soup. Green vegetables as well. It was especially delicious.
Lin Qing He remarked: "Your culinary skills is getting better and better now."
Zhou Qing Bai glanced at her. The corners of his mouth raised slightly. Lin Qing He said, "Go to the movies tonight?"
"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai replied. He made a bowl of noodles for himself. Once Zhou Xuan, Zhou Gui Lai, and the others came back, then each made their own chicken noodle soup.
Lin Qing He's three sons knew how to cook. Their culinary skills were quite good.
"Dad, Mom, do you want to eat a sunny side up eggs?" Chicken noodle soup wasn't enough. Zhou Gui Lai wanted to eat fragrant poached eggs, so he fried one for himself. While he was at it, he asked his parents.
"Count how many people there and fry one for everyone." Gang Zi said.
"You're a real master." Zhou Gui Lai responded.
Gang Zi grinned. Zhou Gui Lai soon brought over the eggs. Each person got one. Quite delicious.
Others who were eating dumplings couldn't help crave for one. They wanted to ask if they could sell poached eggs. Zhou Gui Lai said, "This pan is still hot. Can sell. If it's not hot, we won't sell it."
A dime for a sunny side up. He had the guts to charge. Still, they were really happy to eat it.
When Zhou Qing Bai finished eating, he accepted the baton and let his youngest eat his own chicken noodle soup with poached eggs.
"Mom, I saw my second brother talking to a female classmate yesterday." Zhou Gui Lai ate the chicken noodle soup as he gossipped.
Zhou KaiXuan glanced at him and continued to calmly eat his own food.
"Just discussing a topic. What's the big deal? I also discuss topic with my classmates." Zhou Si Ni spoke. She attended night school this year. It was a bit stressful for her, but she can still catch up after some effort to adapt.
"There must be nothing wrong with that. The key point is that I saw it a few times. Another time, Second Brother was playing basketball and that woman went over to send water to Second Brother." Zhou Gui Lai raised an eyebrow.
Zhou Xuan threw a chicken head into his bowl and said, "Eat your meal."
Lin Qing He spoke: "That's right. Eat your food. Your second brother is eighteen years old. He's all grown up. I don't have any objection about him wanting to date."
Zhou Gui Lai laughed: "Second brother, did you hear that? Mom is expressing her attitude. You have to work harder to get ahead of Eldest Brother. It is best to marry a wife after graduation. That is double joyous news."
"I plan to continue studying. Not going to graduate so soon." Zhou Xuan stated calmly.
After college, he didn't plan to come out because he wanted to continue his studies. Lin Qing He knew about it a long time ago. She didn't have any objections and supported him.
Zhou Gui Lai was surprised: "Then how old will you be when you graduate?"
"Go worry about Eldest Brother." Zhou Xuan said.
Zhou Gui Lai slurped the noodles and said while eating: "I don't plan to study that much. When I graduate, I will continue Dad's business."
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"Go start up by yourself. Your dad's dumpling shop is for him to pass the time." Lin Qing He said.
Although the profit of the dumpling shop wasn't very high, but with this shop, her family's Qing Bai will be busy. It had nothing to do with profit.
This way, he won't be bored when she goes to work. When she's off for summer vacation, it can be thrown to the children or be closed and he can travel around with her.
"All right. Once I graduate, I'll see what I can do." Zhou Gui Lai replied.
When he finished eating, Zhou Qing Bai handed over the shop to him. Then he went to the movies with his wife.
Hu Zi went to find Chen Shan Shan. Zhou Xuan went back to study. Si Ni and Gang Zi attended night school. Zhou Er Ni didn't come here to eat. She and Wang Yuan went to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side for dinner.
So, only Zhou Gui Lai was left in the dumpling shop. When old Wang came here, he only saw him.
"You are the only one left?" Old Wang asked.
"Yes, they all gone to watch movies or dating. I'm the only one left. God-grandfather, have you eaten yet?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.
"I have." Old Wang nodded.
At this time, Aunt Ma was off work. Zhou Gui Lai was washing the dishes by himself. While washing the dishes, he chatted with his god-grandfather: "God-grandfather, what business do you think I should go into after graduation?"
"Your dad's dumpling shop is very good, no?" Old Wang smiled.
"My dad intends to keep it for himself to pass the time. Only during summer and winter vacations when my mother is on vacation, he'll dump it to me." Zhou Gui Lai said.
What's more, he didn't like dumpling shops. Only that big of a shop. How much money can be made?
"Do you have a plan?" Old Wang asked.
"God-grandfather, how about opening a dumpling factory on my own?" Zhou Gui Lai asked while washing the dishes.
"Huh?" Old Wang was taken by surprise.
"It's the kind of factory that specializes in making dumplings. Once they are done, they are packaged and shipped to those stores where they can be frozen in the freezer and wait to be sold." Zhou Gui Lai explained.
Old Wang couldn't imagine what kind of flow process it was. Since he didn't understand, he said: "If you want to do it, then tell your mom. She knows a lot and can give you a lot of advice."
"I'm worried that the capital is too much and my mom won't allow me to do it when the time come." Zhou Gui Lai hesitated.
"God-grandfather, got some here. When the time come, it can be used to support you." Old Wang spoke.
He basically had no place to use money. And he had a lot of income. One income from the college and one income from the rented out courtyard dwelling.
In the future, his money will basically be reserved for these god-grandsons. It was fine to take it out to support grandson's career.
"How can I possibly take God-grandfather's money." Zhou Gui Lai laughed: "I will definitely rely on my parents then. They have money."
He knew his parents were rich. There were so many shops. The business of each shop was great. It was definitely not a problem to make a few thousand yuan a month. This was a lot.
When he graduates later, they must have saved a lot. So he was thinking of borrowing a sum from his parents. It will definitely be available.
"Use it. There's no use from leaving it like this." Old Wang didn't mind.
"Let's talk about it later. It's going to be a long time before then." Zhou Gui Lai said. Seeing someone coming over to eat dumplings, he washed his hands and went over to cook the dumplings. Then he continued to wash the rest of the dishes and chopsticks.
Zhou Gui Lai bragged to his god-grandfather. In fact, he only had this dumpling factory idea. But he didn't know how to specifically set it up. It didn't prevent him from bragging though. He bragged about becoming the dumpling king.
Old Wang was delighted from hearing this. And was very supportive of it.
The dumpling shop didn't close until nine o'clock. It was already closed when Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came back.
Zhou Gui Lai accompanied his god-grandfather to his dorm and told him to rest well. Then he came back by himself.
"Where did you go?" Lin Qing He asked.
"God-grandfather came to the dumpling shop. I walked God-grandfather back." Zhou Gui Lai answered.
Lin Qing He nodded: "When free, accompany your god-grandfather more and take him around."
"Alright. I'll take my god-grandfather to travel during the summer vacation. My god-grandpa wants to go to Mount Tai for a walk. Grandfather too." Zhou Gui Lai responded.
"Then ask your second brother, if he has time to manage the dumpling shop during the summer vacation. Then you can take your grandfather and your god-grandfather out." Lin Qing He said.
She planned to go to Dalian with her family Qing Bai this summer, so they had no free time.
Zhou Xuan sighed: "I plan to give make up lessons for the students during the summer vacation, as well as art sketching..."
"Second Brother, I managed it last year. You can't always sit back and enjoy the success, understand? What's more, God-grandfather and Grandfather are both old. They want to go out and see the world. Can't you satisfy their little wish?" Zhou Gui Lai argued.
"Don't act so benevolent. Is it not you who want to go out and play." Zhou Xuan glanced at him.
"One matter is one matter. I do want to go out to play. But it is also necessary to take God-grandfather and Grandfather out and around." Zhou Gui Lai refuted.
"You watch the shop. I'll take them out." Zhou Xuan stated.
"Second, don't go too far. It is I who promised them. And you didn't do any work last year. You still want to push it to me this year?" Zhou Gui Lai responded.
"I can still sketch around when I go out..."
"Are you going out to sketch or going out to take them around to play? I will take the camera with met. Then I can take pictures of all the scenery I see along the way. When I get back, you use the pictures and paint whatever you want. "Zhou Gui Lai maintained.
The two brothers were arguing, but Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai just calmly watched TV and ignored them.
When they were little, Lin Qing He let them be when they fought. Unless they went too far, she wouldn't interfere. One moment they fought, the next, they could share a piece of egg pancakes together. What was the point of parents getting involved. They would be able to mediate by themselves.
After the two brothers quarreled, Third won. Second justified that he won't stoop down to his level. So the dumpling shop was handed over to Second this year.
"When you take your grandfather and the others out, you have to pay attention. Don't go to dangerous places. Drink more water. Also, bring more medicine." Lin Qing He looked at Third and reminded.
"I know. I will make arrangements at that time." Zhou Gui Lai was excited and said.
Although he was sixteen years old, he could really handle it. What's he was so big, it would do him good to explore more on his own.
So Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai have no objection.
As for Zhou Xuan, he woefully sighed. This summer he will have to stay in the dumpling shop.
"The accounts and the likes will be left to you." Lin Qing He said to him without any burden.
"Alright." Zhou Xuan responded.
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The weather in May was already very warm. Lin Qing He ate a popsicle directly after she got out of work.
Zhou Qing Bai was feeling a little helpless and just looked at her.
Lin Qing He said, "I'm only having one. It's too hot." It would be great if there was an air conditioner. She felt it will be very hot this summer.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't say anything. He made a plate of Liangpi for her to eat. He sprinkled a bit of sour diced cucumber, which made it really refreshing and delicious.
Lin Qing He demolished it without hesitation. She smilingly chatted with Aunt Ma: "Young Liu's craftsmanship is really good. The steamed cake sold very well. Every day, four baskets of steamed cake can be sold out."
Aunt Ma was delighted.
At the end of last year, Zhou Qing Bai had given her a long vacation. It allowed her to pack her things and go to the border area with her partner to see her eldest son and his family.
Although the conditions there weren't as good as here, but the life was stable. Aunt Ma was very pleased and can be considered as completely feeling rest assured.
After she came back, she learned that not only was she given a holiday, but her son was also given a few more days of holiday. It let the family go back to the village to live for a good few days.
More importantly, she made a few baskets of steamed cakes every day and sold them here. It didn't make much money. Those baskets of steamed cakes cost five dimes per a basket. Four baskets of steamed cakes cost two yuan. Huang Xiao Liu made about five dime profit a day. In a one month, she earned fifteen.
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But with this steamed cake business, Huang Xiao Liu's spirit changed.
Aunt Ma grinned, "It's all thanks to Teacher Lin's care for her."
Lin Qing He smiled: "For me to take care of her, she got to have the ability first."
Huang Xiao Liu earned a little bit and the shop can also earn a little bit. It can be regarded as a win-win business.
Aunt Ma told her about the people in the community. There were a lot of jealous people, including those who had spoke ill of Huang Xiao Liu. Their words were filled with sourness.
"There will be gossips wherever there are people. Let Xiao Liu think it through. We are upright. It's not a big deal," Lin Qing He responded.
"Ain't that reasoning right? Before, I spoke and it didn't get to her. Now she is busy with this matter, her mind got back on track." Aunt Ma said.
In fact, she also felt that her daughter-in-law was a little solemn last year. But she didn't know what to say. It needed her to open her mind first.
Lin Qing He changed the subject and chatted with Aunt Ma for a while. Then she went home to rest first. This afternoon her colleague asked her to swap one class. There were three classes. Not an easy load.
She saw Zhang Mei Lian as soon as she came back. Zhang Mei Lian smiled sweetly when she saw her: "Auntie."
Lin Qing He glanced at her, turned around and went back to her home. She didn't respond.
"What are you showing her good attitude?" Mrs. Zhang harrumphed when she saw it.
She was pining for Lin Qing He to look upon their relationship as neighbors and take care of her. Like when there's a position, arrange it for her. But until now there was no news.
So, Mrs. Zhang gave up hope. Naturally, she saw the situation clearly.
She was willing to give someone like Huang Xiao Liu an opportunity. While she ignored her. Can she not understand? What was the point of buttering up?
"We're neighbors after all." Zhang Mei Lian said.
In fact, what she wanted was recognition from old Zhou Family. Then she and Xu Sheng Qiang can be justifiably be together.
Right now, she had enough. Since the beginning of the year, Xu Sheng Mei had been watching her and Xu Sheng Qiang so closely that she can no longer go to Xu Sheng Qiang's side.
Of course, Xu Sheng Qiang couldn't sit still. He came all the way to her rented room.
After so long, Xu Sheng Mei still won't budge. Last time she hired a worker and wanted to work separately from her.
In more ugly terms, she wanted to kick her away and make her stay away from her brother.
Fortunately, Xu Sheng Qiang refused to allow it and Xu Sheng Mei couldn't drive her away. If not, she really couldn't keep going.
However, Zhang Mei Lian was also guilty. Because until now, she hadn't been able to be pregnant with Xu Sheng Qiang's child. She had checked it out in the hospital. The hospital said it won't easy to get pregnant. But it wasn't impossible.
She still didn't get pregnant.
She didn't know if it was Xu Sheng Qiang's problem!
Of course, Zhang Mei Lian didn't dare to say this. She could only take medicine and hope that she would be pregnant sooner.
"Alright. I'll go back first." Zhang Mei Lian was also feeling annoyed, so she came back.
When she came to the shop, Xu Sheng Qiang happened to be there. Xu Sheng Mei swept her a glance and said directly: "This shop can't afford too many people. It is not worthwhile to cooperate with you like this. When will you leave?"
"Sister, will you stop!" Xu Sheng Qiang gritted his teeth.
Zhang Mei Lian's face turned pale and looked at Xu Sheng Mei: "Sheng Mei, do you have to kick me away like this? I have always tried my best to serve in this shop."
How can she be happy to leave like this? Nowadays, the business was very good. She can get 300 yuan a month. How much was this? Where can she go to make so much money?
Every month she can change into two new clothes and new shoes. These were all for money.
"Mei Lian has put in so much effort in this shop, Sister. You have to drive her away?" Xu Sheng Qiang was enraged.
Xu Sheng Mei's face was dark: "When did it become your turn to teach me? I'm talking to her!"
Zhang Mei Lian seduced her brother. Don't think she didn't know the two of them were still in an unclear relationship even until now. How could she allow it?
"Now that you are married to Zhao Family, you have money. So you look down on me, your brother, right? Alright, you can manage this shop by yourself. Do you think only your side have the goods? Other places also have it! "Xu Sheng Qiang gritted his teeth.
After speaking, he took Zhang Mei Lian away.
"Where are you going?" Xu Sheng Mei chased after angrily and said.
"You don't need to worry about where I go!" Xu Sheng Qiang finished speaking and took Zhang Mei Lian away.
Zhang Mei Lian was caught off-guard. After walking a distance, she said, "Why did you leave? Do you know how much the shop makes in a month? How can we go like this?"
"What are you worried about? I still have hundreds of yuans in my hand. It is enough for us to spend a while. Her goods are bought from a cousin-in-law of mine. She can buy, we can also buy. Let's go find a shop and open one by ourselves. It's not much better than going to her side. Don't have to look at her face all the time. I have enough!" Xu Sheng Qiang disgruntledly uttered.
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He thought how well life was last year? He lived with Zhang Mei Lian. Although he and Zhang Mei Lian hadn't broken up, he had to go to find her in the middle of the night and come back early the next morning before his sister came since the beginning of this year.
Xu Sheng Qiang had long had enough of this.
It was him who was dating. What did it had to do with his sister? She insisted on obstructing them? Was it annoying or not?
Zhang Mei Lian was moved by what he said: "What you said is true?"
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It would be impossible to say Zhang Mei Lian wasn't fed up with Xu Sheng Mei. But looking upon the money, she could only bear it.
But if she can do it alone, who would be patient with Xu Sheng Mei's attitude?
Xu Sheng Qiang said: "That is naturally true. Before, I don't want to go and look at their stuck up face."
Truth to be told, he didn't want to look at people's faces at old Zhou Family's side. But now, he had choice but to. He and his sister can't cooperate anymore. He wanted to be with Zhang Mei Lian and she persisted on stopping them. Now, he'll start up alone!
"Qiang Zi, our future depends on you. I want to live a good life when I marry you." Zhang Mei Lian immediately said softly.
She naturally knew that someone at old Zhou family had connections. If Xu Sheng Qiang was willing to get the goods, why wouldn't she do it alone?
"Actually, I don't want to go there." Xu Sheng Qiang frowned.
"That won't work. Let's find a shop to rent and then you can ask about it. You have to converse with them nicely. Once our side gets started, the good days will come later. Think about our future." Zhang Mei Lian softly spoke.
Xu Sheng Qiang stared at her and said, "Alright then. I'll go over there. But Mei Lian, I'm doing this all for you. Don't split with me in the future once you earn money."
This was what his sister told him. Saying Zhang Mei Lian loved money and wasn't a good thing.
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Of course he didn't believe it. When he had no money, it didn't take Zhang Mei Lian long to be willing to talk to him. Still, he had to give Zhang Mei Lian a forewarning.
Zhang Mei Lian knew what he meant without asking. It must be Xu Sheng Mei who talked badly about her. Zhang Mei Lian made a note in her heart. On the surface, she said softly: "How can I possibly do that? I'm yours for a long time. While you. Don't abandon me, once you make money in the future. If you do, I will have no face to marry."
Xu Sheng Qiang smiled and said, "I won't abandon you. As long as you are obedient, there will be no problem."
Zhang Mei Lian curled her lips, but he didn't see it. Xu Sheng Qiang didn't visit that side right away. He and Zhang Mei Lian spent a few days with their kitchen as universe and indulged in love life. Only then he reluctantly to made a trip.
He didn't seek his uncle, Zhou Qing Bai. He went directly to the clothing store to find Zhou Er Ni.
"Getting the supply? Isn't your sister getting them there?" Zhou Er Ni asked.
"I'm not partnering with my sister anymore. I went to find a store by myself and plan to open one by myself. I have money and will not out it on credit." Xu Sheng Qiang said.
"Do it by yourself?" Zhou Er Ni was a little surprised.
"En, can I get supplies from Cousin-in-law?" Xu Sheng Qiang replied.
"I'm afraid it's not easy at this time. It's quite packed. But if you go over, they can skip the queue and arrange a batch for you first." Zhou Er Ni stated.
"Alright. Where is Cousin-in-law's factory. I'll go there." Xu Sheng Qiang responded.
"Find it with this address." Zhou Er Ni didn't care much and wrote him an address.
When Wang Yuan came to pick her up in the evening, Zhou Er Ni talked about it.
"En. He came over. Permitted him two hundred pieces." Wang Yuan said. He paid the same price as his sister. As for rest, there would be no benefits. He was already for jumping in the queue.
The couple ate at Zhou Qing Bai's side at noon. They came to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side for dinner in the evening.
Zhou Er Ni brought it up to Mother Zhou.
"Doing it alone? With his bullish temper, can he still do business?" Stunned, Mother Zhou uttered.
Xu Sheng Mei had came over when Er Ni got married and talked about Xu Sheng Qiang's current situation. Saying that he had been promising recently. He had set up a street stall and can make more than 100 yuan a month.
Mother Zhou wanted to scold this grandson, since he didn't even attend his cousin's wedding. But when she thought of his behavior, it was great that he didn't come. Lest that he stir something up.
As for him going out to set up a street stall, she supported it.
After all, Hu Zi had also went to set up a street stall. It wasn't clear how much money he made, but it was said the result was great.
But opening a shop was different from setting up a street stall. Setting up a street stall mean one can set up one anywhere and at everywhere. While one have to manage a shop well, otherwise no one will buy it.
Mother Zhou was suspicious. With Qiang Zi's personality, how can he possibly run a shop?
"Sheng Mei never came to say. There should be no problem." Zhou Er Ni said.
Mother Zhou remarked: "He was doing well in hawking. Why open a shop? Also, Sheng Mei. It's been almost a year and she hasn't gotten pregnant anymore. That side will have opinions."
"Mother, don't worry about so much. How old they are? Do they still need to you to worry about them?" Zhou Xiao Mei came back with groceries and said.
Zhou Er Ni went over to help.
"Da Lin got the shop and accommodation's rental sorted out. When will your cousin's family come?" Mother Zhou asked her.
"Forget about them. I will settle the money with her when the time comes." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.
Wang Yuan was playing chess with Father Zhou. They didn't pay any heed to these things. Life was quite leisurely.
After eating here, the couple returned to their house. It wasn't far away. Very close.
Lin Qing He only heard about it later from Zhu Er Ni. She didn't care. How the siblings lived was their own business. Just don't come here to trouble people.
"How do you feel?" Lin Qing He looked at Zhou Er Ni's belly.
"Very good." Zhou Er Ni smiled. She really didn't have any symptoms. It was similar to when she was not pregnant.
Lin Qing He grinned and said: "You have a good body. Still, you have to pay attention to what you should. Don't do things like stretching your waist and bend over."
"I know." Zhou Er Ni nodded.
Zhou Qing Bai stewed chicken soup for Zhou Er Ni. Making chicken soup every few days wasn't surprising at this side.
Wang Yuan jollily mentioned, "I'll go to the dry good shop to buy some sea cucumbers and get Youngest Maternal Aunt (Xiao Mei)'s side to make some sea cucumber congee."
"Not a bad idea." Lin Qing He nodded: "You take an extra jin while you are at it. Take it as me giving it to the two elders."
"Alright." Wang Yuan nodded.
At the dry goods shop, Li Ai Guo asked Wang Yuan, "When pregnant, is it good to eat sea cucumber?"
"Of course it it." Wang Yuan said: "It's very nutritious." He took the sea cucumber and left.
Li Ai Guo wanted to buy some for Zhou San Ni, but she said, "What need is there to eat this? My diet is good enough."
Her meals was wonderful. There was a big market next door. They can eat whatever they want. She ate a chicken a week and ate pork every day. Wasn't it good enough?
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Eat what sea cucumber? She didn't eat these. It was expensive.
"Our family's conditions can't compare with Wang Yuan. Don't learn from him. I'm faring pretty well ike this." Zhou San Ni assured.
Her belly was no longer small. Her whole body was plumper. She was very satisfied with the present lifestyle. There was nothing to complain.
Li Ai Guo nodded and didn't say anything. He wanted to open a shop like this by himself. He feel it won't end up badly.
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However, he understood that the capital needed to open a shop won't be low.
At least for now, he can't afford to open such a shop.
Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He came over to this side tonight.
Today was stock-take day. Normally, Ma Cheng Min came over. But Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai hadn't come to see Zhou San Ni for a while, so they came.
After taking the inventory, Zhou Qing Bai asked Li Ai Guo: "How much money do you have now?"
Lin Qing He grinned and said, "Your fourth uncle meant do you want to buy a shop? If you want to, you can buy one this year."
In the future, Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni will basically take root here. Naturally, they need to buy a shop.
Although they won't do business at this time, it was still a good idea to buy one first.
As for a home, leave it. Later, buy a commercial house. No rush for now. The store was more important.
"Not much money." Li Ai Guo said hesitantly.
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So far, all his fortunes just reached a thousand. It was accumulated after much difficulty. The cost of living for him and San Ni wasn't high. 20 to 30 yuan expenses a month. The rest was saved.
Still, the salary was so much. Even when it was saved for a good while, only a sum was accumulated. What he brought from his hometown was also included.
"There is a shop with a pretty good location. The area isn't very large. The price is 5,000 yuan. Would you want it?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
"The difference is too much." Stunned, Li Ai Guo uttered in a daze.
"You can borrow four thousand yuan to buy it first and then pay back the money later." Zhou Qing Bai said.
"Four thousand yuan is a bit too much." Zhou San Ni looked at Li Ai Guo. She didn't approve of borrowing so much money from her uncle and aunt.
"Your fourth uncle wants to take care of you, so he lend you money first and allow you to buy one." Lin Qing He persuaded.
Li Ai Guo looked at Zhou San Ni. Zhou San Ni was frowning. Li Ai Guo wanted to. He looked at Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He and spoke, "Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt, take me over to see?"
"Come with me now." Zhou Qing Bai stated. He drove over in a truck. It was only ten minutes away from here. Not too far.
"Fourth Aunt, how it possibly do to borrow so much money from you and my uncle?" Zhou San Ni hurriedly interjected.
"Ai Guo will take root here. It's a good idea to buy one," Lin Qing He replied.
Next year is salary reform. Buy one as long as one can buy it this year. She also lent Zhou Xiao Mei few thousand yuan and got Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin to check out a property. It was in the same area as Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Cost 10,000 yuan. It wasn't as nice as Wang Yuan's house.
Not to mention it was small, it was also old. It was okay if they can buy it. They can live in it after renovation.
Wait until next year and it will definitely be more expensive.
She'll let Hu Zi keep at it this year. Lin Qing He intends to suggest that he buy one too. When the time comes and he's short, she can also supplement for it.
She had a lot of savings in her hand. Zhou Qing Bai had bought a lot of houses this year, but it hadn't cost much. The money was left to buy a second courtyard dwelling. Even though they had gave Housing Management Bureau a lot heads-up, there hadn't been any news.
The administrator did come over and notified them when there were good shops in other areas. Lin Qing He bought them all, because they were indeed very good.
Anyway, taking advantage of this year's market, buy more if they can. They won't suffer any loss.
"It's too much money. I don't know when we'll pay it back." Zhou Sany Ni said embarrassedly.
"The salary will be raised for you next year. It won't take too long then." Lin Qing He responded.
Soon Li Ai Guo came back with Zhou Qing Bai. Li Ai Guo appeared a bit excited, but embarrassed too.
"This shop has to be under San Ni's name." Lin Qing He straightforwardly declared.
The reason why she and Zhou Qing Bai took care of Li Ai Guo was due to Li Ai Guo's good relationship with Zhou San Ni. If not, they wouldn't be familiar with him.
And if Li Ai Guo had the money to buy it himself, Lin Qing He wouldn't say this. Since she and her family Qing Bai lent the majority of it, Lin Qing He would dare to say this.
"This is no problem." Li Ai Guo had no objection.
"Alright then. Find a time to go to the dumpling shop tomorrow and get your uncle to take you to the Housing Management Bureau." Lin Qing He nodded.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai left. Only then, Li Ai Guo spoke to Zhou San Ni: "Fourth Uncle and Fourth Aunt really love you."
He was a sensible person. He can be taken care of so much was because of his wife. Otherwise he won't be treated like this.
Zhou San Ni sent him an eye-roll and said, "Of course, my fourth uncle and my fourth aunt treats me well. If you dare to bully me in the future, they won't let it drop."
"That's definitely not going to happen." Li Ai Guo laughed.
The next day, Li Ai Guo went to look for Zhou Qing Bai. Zhou Qingbai left the shop to Zhou Xuan, who only have two classes today and returned. He took Li Ai Guo over to transfer the property.
The name written was Zhou San Ni. Once it was written, it can't be changed. If they want to change it, Zhou San Ni had to do it herself.
Li Ai Guo was overjoyed when he got the documents of proof for this shop.
It was sincere joy from the heart. From now on, it meant that he and his wife and their child will be able to live in the capital in the future.
"Commercial properties will be built at this side in the future. At that time, you can buy one when that time comes." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
"One step at a time." Li Ai Guo smiled.
First, return the money they owed first.
Zhou Qing Bai reminded, "Just you and San Ni know is enough."
"I understand." Li Ai Guo nodded. It mustn't be told to outside. Otherwise, what will other people think when only so much people know?
Zhou Qing Bai drove him back to the dry good shop before returning to the dumpling shop.
At the end of May, Su Da Lin's elder cousin and cousin-in-law came over.
Only the two of them came. As for their children, they stayed at home and weren't brought over. Theyy will bring them over when this side stabilizes.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't go over. Since they were Su Da Lin's relatives, naturally they'll be entertained by them.
When Zhou Xiao Mei came to find Lin Qing He to go to the bathhouse, she talked about it.
"The shop was found by Da Lin after much difficulty. The location isn't bad. There is a small district not far away. My cousin-in-law wasn't satisfied after seeing it. Saying that the location is far inferior to our street." Zhou Xiao Mei grumbled.
"Then let her find it by herself." Lin Qing He responded.
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"I said the same. Let her find it by herself and see if it's so easy to find." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
"It's fine since you don't live together. If you can't get along, then less contact." Lin Qing He consulted. She knew that Su Da Lin was taken care of by his uncle and aunt since young. Welcoming them was just welcoming. Not a big problem.
"His elder cousin is still a good person. Just that woman. Since the beginning, we can't get along." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.
Lin Qing He smiled and spoke, "Can your house start to renovate?"
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Chapter 510. Food nourishment over medicinal nourishment
"The house is not in a hurry. It's fine to live with our parents for now and leave it for now. Just occasionally go to clean and sweep. We'll move in when they grow up." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled.
Although they owed her fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law a sum of money, she and Su Da Lin's mind was at ease now they got a home.
They got a shop to support the family and a house to live in. Now, only the household registration left. How can Zhou Xiao Mei not feel overjoyed?
"It's just that the house is a little smaller." Zhou Xiao Mei merrily remarked.
"Enough is to live is good enough." Lin Qing He said.
She hadn't visited the house yet, but Zhou Xiao Mei said there were three bedrooms. By then, there will be one room for two sons, one room for two daughters, and the the couple get a room by themselves. Wasn't this just right?
"Fourth Sister-in-law, when are you going to buy a bigger house to live in?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
Her fourth brother and fourth sister-in-law must had made a lot of money, but was too low-key about it. Apart from buying the vehicle, nothing has changed from before.
So many people were still crowded in that apartment.
Lin Qing He smiled, "I'll wait for the school to allocate another one to me." The apartment was a bit crowded. There were six people living in it, including Hu Zi.
But it didn't matter as they go back to stay in the evening. Rest of the time, they weren't at home.
Nowadays, her family owned more shops. But it was better to be low-key when one should. Since they can all fit in, no need to care so much. Although the situation was developing now, there was only so much luxury they can enjoy, right? They haven't bought an air conditioner yet.
Zhou Xiao Mei whispered: "Fourth Sister-in-law, tell me honestly, how many shops have you bought?"
"Not many." Lin Qing He amusedly gave her an eye-roll.
Zhou Xiao Mei smilingly said, "You have at least five, right?"
The shops now weren't cheap. The estimated five wasn't a small sum. Zhou Xiao Mei knew that her fourth brother and sister-in-law can earn money, but it was really unclear how much they can make.
So this was her guess
"Hurry up and wash up. After washing, it's time to go back." Lin Qing He jollily barked.
It wasn't like she can say that there were already eight shops so far. Two of them haven't opened yet. Currently they got Ma Cheng Min to decorate them.
Preparing to open clothing stores to sell clothes.
The eight shops in the front included the dumpling shop, the beverage shop, dry good shop, and the cigarette shop which near the beverage shop.
It was opened in March, before Er Ni's marriage. It was all handled by Zhou Qing Bai.
The remaining four were all clothing shops.
The two being renovated were newly bought this year. They were all in excellent locations and the prices of the shops weren't low.
Since there was still no news about the courtyard dwelling, Lin Qing He bought it without blinking her eyes.
So tallying it up, there were a total of ten shops. As for house, there were the dwelling courtyard, the one where Father Zhou and Mother Zhou lived, and the other places Zhou Qing Bai bought in elsewhere this year. Adding it up, it was a lot.
But these real estates weren't required to let outsiders know. Wealth shouldn't be exposed. Their sons didn't know about it. Only she and her family Qing Bai knew how much assets were under their names.
Lin Qing He got back. In a few years it will be the best period for Hainan to develop. When that happens, she and her family Qing Bai will have to go there. She wants to buy a piece of land there and build a big villa in the future. It's a good place for a winter vacation.
Zhou Qing Bai had got his apron on and was cooking dumplings. Seeing that his wife seemed to be in a very good mood, he smiled and said, "What are you thinking?"
"I'm thinking how our old age life will definitely be happy in the future." Lin Qing He grinned.
A human's life ah, it's really not easy. Especially when there 's no money, it is really worthless.
Although Lin Qing He was a veritable white-collar worker in her previous life, she worked hard after coming out of college and couldn't save much money.
There was this opportunity in this life. How could she miss it? If it was anyone else, they won't miss it.
Zhou Qing Bai said, "How's Xiao Mei?"
Lin Qing He knew that he was asking about Su Da Lin's cousin and cousin-in-law: "There is no big problem. Da Lin found a location. He's realistic and won't find any bad shop."
After so many years, both she and Zhou Qing Bai knew what kind of person Su Da Lin was. A kind person. Especially toward the son of his uncle and aunt. He wasn't being perfunctory.
Zhou Qing Bai nodded and didn't make any remark. Instead, he mentioned: "Go for health examination tomorrow."
When he said this, his eyes darted to his wife's belly.
Lin Qing He's lips twitched. She really couldn't understand what this old man was thinking. Now that life was so blissful and so happy, he was focusing on something non-existent.
Don't know what's going on in his head?
When he was young, he pined for a daughter. At that time, she knew clearly what he was thinking about. He wanted to use a daughter to lock her by his side so that she won't dislike him, abandon three sons and run away.
But now that he was this age, he was still pining for one.
But no matter how much she grumbled in her heart, she didn't go against him. Can't blame him for this matter. He had initially let it go. It was the old fortune-telling man who stirred this during the New Year and revived his desire again.
Lin Qing He felt that if she was really fated to give him a daughter, then she would really become an advanced age pregnant woman.
The current her had ligated, what other protection can she use again?
The next day, Sunday, was day off. Lin Qing He went with him for a check up. All the indicators were healthy. No problem at all.
But it was clear that she was still not pregnant.
Zhou Qing Bai's face was calm and he took her home. Lin Qing He didn't say anything. The check up was for assurance.
"Uncle Wang and the others should also have a check up. Let's get Third to take him and our parents." Lin Qing He said.
"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's physical examination report was at healthy standard. While old Wang was in somewhat bad health.
Lin Qing He took some nourishing food from the dry good shop, stewed it at their side, and got Third to give it to him to drink. However, when old Wang had really suffered when he was exiled. That place was quite extreme. All the dirty works and exhausting works were given to him. And he couldn't eat anything. In the past few years, his health had been good was because he was given care from this side.
There was no need to take health-maintenance medicine. Food nourishment over medicinal nourishment. Lin Qing He soaked sea cucumber, asked Zhou Qing Bai to cook a sea cucumber congee for Third to bring over.
"What need is there to eat these?" Old Wang said after looking at it.
"It's good to eat these. God-grandfather, your body and bones are too bad. You can't go out during the summer vacation like this." Zhou Gui Lai coaxed.
"It's no problem to travel." Old Wang spoke. He wanted to go out and look around.
"Then eat more. My mom said she will stew more for you in the future. Don't find it troublesome. Go to the dumpling shop to eat at noon. There are more people and the food is much better than school." Zhou Gui Lai persuaded.
Old Wang grinned: "The school is pretty good."
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