Chapter 541: Steel straight man
"He said he wants to live here?" Lin Qing He looked at Third Brother Lin.
Third Brother Lin pursed his lips and responded, "Father said nobody mind him when living in the village. Neither Eldest Brother and Second Brother cares."
"In the past, Father and Mother took care of second branch the most. They wanted second branch to provide elderly care. Although our third branch is the youngest, we didn't benefit anything. Why should look after now he's old?" Third Sister-in-law Lin said with a cold face.
In fact, Third Sister-in-law Lin wasn't such a hard-hearted person. But her post-natal confinement treatment was a knot that will never be unknotted in her entire life.
After her family came to open a shop in the city, she still gave some consideration to the family because of Lin Qing He. So what should be given to Father Lin and Mother Lin, she wouldn't give it. But when Third Brother Lin give, she won't stop him.
She felt it was pretty good like this.
One must know that back then she couldn't a bite of hot congee because she had given birth to two daughters. She would never forget this.
Third Sister-in-law felt the current amount of filial was sufficient. The better this person have it, the more endless trouble they will have.
Before he said he wanted to come to the city and she had refused. This time, he brought it up again. Saying he didn't have many years left and wanted to come over to enjoy a comfortable life.
Others actually hoped for them take the old man over. It was so vexing that Third Sister-in-law Lin flipped out on the spot.
All of them found her family's wonderful life an eyesore. They want to add a stir to it!
"Now my father is alone at home..." Third Brother Lin said.
"What does it mean alone at home. Everyone else is dead? And if he is a peaceful, good-hearted, and considerate of his grandchildren, I can endure it. But is he? Allowing him to come means you don't to live a good life. However, I do want to have a worry-free life!" Third Sister-in-law Lin stated.
"Third Brother, don't make your wife worry so much." Didn't need to ask, Lin Qing He stood on Third Sister-in-law's side.
If he let Father Lin come over, don't think about doing business here. The wasn't one to sit still.
"Sister, I know wife doesn't have it easy. But Eldest Brother and Second Brother are unreliable." Third Brother Lin sighed.
"What unreliable? You are all sons and you are the youngest. So they are unreliable? Well, there many grandchildren!" Third Sister-in-law Lin harrumphed.
"Alright, alright. I won't bring him over, alright? Sister and Brother-in-law came over and you deliberately make a fuss?" Third Brother Lin responded.
"If you were so straightforward, would I make a fuss with you?" Third Sister-in-law snorted. Then she went to make the dough. She called Lin Qing He to join her.
The two sisters-in-law went to work in the kitchen. Third Sister-in-law Lin chattered as she busied away: "Sister, don't blame me for being heartless and not wanting to care for the elderly. My in-laws don't have any merit on me. I really don't want to force myself. "
"Why would I blame you? If they are good, it's only right that you should respect them. They have no virtue, then paying your due of filial piety is enough." Lin Qing He replied.
If Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were like Father Lin and Mother Lin, then it would be lucky if send money back. However, the honest truth was that Mother Zhou was sometimes annoying, but she was really not those kind of evil mother-in-law.
Least of all Father Zhou. He never interfered with the lives of his sons. Nor would he be biased or unfair.
Even though he favored Zhou Qing Bai, Zhou Qing Bai earned everything by himself.
Later when Zhou Qing Bai came back, Mother Zhou had stuffed money over. That money was Zhou Qing Bai's allowance, which they hadn't spend. They saved it. Those were display respect to them. Since they can take the money out, it was their thoughts.
So Lin Qing He had no burden when taking them to the capital to respect them.
Occasionally Mother Zhou would feel wronged. She listened to Zhou Xiao Mei and asked if she didn't want to take her to the hot springs because she disdained her.
Lin Qing He did...
She was too nagging. Just one soak and she was at it on the whole road back. So she didn't take her.
"Don't you plan to move your household registration to the county city?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Move. We will move it after the New Year next year. There's enough money to move." Third Sister-in-law responded. She didn't plan to go back in the future. There was no point to.
"It's good idea to move it over. Pay attention and see if there are other good houses nearby," Lin Qing He suggested.
"Sister, do you want to buy one?" Third Sister-in-law asked.
"I'm at the the capital. I won't buy the ones here. Since you want to move over in the future, you can buy two more." Lin Qing He said.
The housing prices in the counties weren't as exaggerated as the big cities outside in the future. Still, it cost a lot of money. Now the shop was profitable, buy a house to keep for security. If the business is affected in the future, they will not be flustered.
"The properties are a lot more expensive now." Third Sister-in-law Lin said in a daze.
"If you have money, it's not a bad idea to buy two more and keep them. Maybe it will be more expensive in the future. You got to keep one for each of your sons," Lin Qing He stated.
Third Sister-in-law nodded, "Then I'll take a look. If there is something suitable, I will buy it."
Lin Qing He asked about her nieces' result.
"All of them are pretty average. Both me and their father aren't studious type. If they can reach that level, we'll let them keep going. It must be supported. But if they can't, it can't be helped. Just come out to help then," Third Sister-in-law Lin responded.
Lin Qing He nodded and said, "My third brother is simple and honest. Sometimes he can't wrap his head around. Don't be hold back with him and be fierce when you should."
Third Sister-in-law Lin curled her lips and smiled: "I usually don't quarrel with him. He have it hard. It's only this matter, I won't budge."
Before they lived through bitterness. Now the good days were in her hands. Who dare to disturb it, she will get anxious with them.
Lin Qing He was very satisfied after hearing that. Since Third Sister-in-law Lin was like this, she had no worries even when her brother was soft-hearted and honest.
They ate there in the evening. After dinner, they watched TV together. Once it was nine o'clock, they went to rest early as they had to take the morning train tomorrow.
"After a trip home, you are still the most pleasing to the eyes." Lin Qing He laid on the bed and said to Zhou Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai raised his eyebrows, "There were unpleasing to the eye moment?"
Lin Qing He waved his hand: "Of course there is." Although it was rare, this man of hers can set off her anger occasionally. When she was angry, he looked befuddled. Like he can't figure out why she was angry.
A steel straight man that was as straight as a pen.
Zhou Qing Bai took her in his arms: "If you find me unpleasing to the eye, tell me. I will apologize to you."
Lin Qing He was full of fluff and hugged him back. She spoke: "Qing Bai, let's live the rest of our life well like this."
"En." Zhou Qing Bai hugged his wife. After so many years, the couple still feel the same. Maybe, even better.
After having breakfast the next morning, they caught the ride to the municipal city.
When they set foot on the the train, Hu Zi had just got off the train with Chen Shan Shan.
Only when he came over to his third uncle did he find out that his uncle and his aunt had went back. They just missed each other.
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Chapter 542: Hand out red envelope and celebrate New Year
When Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai returned to the capital, they heard that Hu Zi and Chen Shan Shan had gone back. After counting the time, they should have just missed each other.
They had a full dinner at the dumpling shop before finding Zhou Xiao Mei to go for a wash.
Zhou Qing Bai and Su Da Lin were together.
"It's really tiring to rush through this trip," Lin Qing He said.
"Mother had asked why you didn't bring Da Wa and the boys back together." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
Normally, they should bring them back. But Lin Qing He had no such plans. It was enough for her and Zhou Qing Bai to go back.
Seeing that her fourth sister-in-law didn't want to continue on this matter, Zhou Xiao Mei changed the subject: "How's Eldest Brother and the others?"
"Pretty good. They won't do badly in the future," Lin Qing He replied.
"How's Second Brother's family?" Zhou Xiao Mei continued.
Lin Qing He smiled: "They plan to build a house next year. Xia Xia is dating his master's daughter."
Looking at it this way, it wasn't actually bad. When compared with others in the village, it wasn't terrible. It was just the few brothers from Zhou Family had all developed well. So compared with his own brothers, it really didn't seem to be much improvement. Still, overall it wasn't bad.
"Don't know where that Liu Ni girl got her hand on the phone from and called here. When you went back, did she find you?" Zhou Xiao Mei mentioned.
"She doesn't dare." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Liu Ni didn't look for her. Neither did she looked for Zhou Qing Bai. During this trip back, they didn't even see Zhou Liu Ni. However, they find out which family Zhou Liu Ni married into. It was truly the pot matching its right and people of same path become family.
"What did she say when she called?" Lin Qing He asked.
"The usual. It seems that she want San Ni to call her over." Zhou Xiao Mei told.
Lin Qing He sneered: "San Ni had enough of her."Back then, she dumped all the work to San Ni and bullied with her sharp mouth. And Second Sister-in-law felt that this girl was promising.
"I had gave her an answer. Told her stay in the village. Don't come up with idea toward here." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
Lin Qing He didn't talk about Zhou Liu Ni. It was a foregone conclusion now. Staying in the village. She sighed, "The home in the capital is more comfortable."
After the ride back and taking a wash, it felt completely refreshing.
After coming out of the bathhouse, they went back first. Zhou Qing Bai and Su Da Lin might scrub a little longer.
They came over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side to wait.
Mother Zhou spoked: "This time, you should have taken the boys with you."
"I didn't consider it properly. Let's talk about it next time." Lin Qing He said.
Mother Zhou didn't continue and said, "Shan Shan went back with Hu Zi. I wonder if she will look down on the family's poverty."
"It's Chen Family who fancy this match. Not old Huang Family. They set their eye on young man like Hu Zi. It doesn't matter if he is poor. Hu Zi wants to transfer his household registration next year. In future, he won't go back more than a few times in a whole year." Lin Qing He assured.
Mother Zhou said: "Once the household registration is transferred over, Hu Zi will have to save money to buy a house." In the eyes of the elderly, buying a house was the most realistic move. What does renting look like?
"En. Hu Zi saved a lot of money and it's all with me. As long as he works hard, he will definitely be able to buy one then," Lin Qing He told.
When Hu Zi has the money to buy a home, the commercial properties will probably be out on the market. So he can buy them straight away.
"You can't let him do worse than Qiang Zi and be looked down on." Mother Zhou reminded.
Zhou Xiao Mei spoke: "They're all your grandson, Mother. How can you be biased."
"I don't have that kind of grandson. To even marry that kind of wife. Where did he lose his face to? He treated her as a treasure!" Mother Zhou scolded.
She was a traditional-minded woman. In the past, Xu Sheng Mei's unmarried pregnancy was a big shock to her and made rest on the bed.
Now that she heard about Xu Sheng Qiang's matter, how could Mother Zhou be happy?
Lin Qing He was stunned when she heard it. When did Mother Zhou find out about this? She looked at Zhou Xiao Mei.
Zhou Xiao Mei spoke: "Fourth Sister-in-law, come in with me and get some white fungus soup to drink."
Lin Qing He entered the kitchen with her and whispered: "What's the situation? Why does Mother know about this?"
They kept it a secret because they were worried that she couldn't bear it.
"Can't hide it. Mother thought he was good. She always asked how he was doing now, so I talked about his marriage. I didn't tell her about what Sheng Mei did." Zhou Xiao Mei explained.
She just said Xu Sheng Qiang married a capital girl who had a bad reputation and got a messy relationship history.
Couldn't be persuaded no matter how they tried. So his relationship with this side flipped. He probably won't come over in the future.
Mother Zhou was very angry when she heard it. Although she was angry, it was still within her acceptance range. She didn't collapse from it.
Lin Qing He didn't say anything anymore. Since she knew, then she knew. As long as she kept a note in her mind, it was enough.
Not long after, Zhou Qing Bai and Su Da Lin returned.
"Da Lin has made a lot of steamed buns. You have to take some back later. Just steam them when you want to eat them," Mother Zhou said.
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
"How's your eldest brother and the others doing?" Mother Zhou asked.
"Pretty well. Second Brother will build a house next year." Zhou Qing Bai told.
"Your second brother is going to build a house?" Mother Zhou was delighted with this news: "Then all you brothers have new houses. If this is in the village, many people will envy it."
"You aren't in the village and others still envious." Father Zhou said.
Mother Zhou's smile deepened when she heard this: "It's nothing. The children put efforts on their own. Neither of us can help."
"The salted duck eggs that Eldest Sister-in-law gifted are very tasty. Father, Mother, you guys eat more." Lin Qing He said. Then she took out four red packets and handed them to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.
"Where did the red envelope come from?" Mother Zhou asked.
"Eldest Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law gave them. Each one was twenty yuan." Lin Qing He replied.
Twenty for Father Zhou and twenty for Mother Zhou. Third Sister-in-law followed. Lin Qing He didn't say anything. It was Third Sister-in-law who asked about it. So she told her that Eldest Sister-in-law asked her help to bring over the red envelopes.
"They both are thoughtful." Mother Zhou happily uttered.
"This is mine and Qing Bai's share." Lin Qing He took out two more. Each elderly got one.
"Aunt, we also want red envelopes." Su Ya and Su Tian both showed their puppy eyes.
"Tomorrow on New Year's Eve, your cousin will come over and gift you big red envelopes." Lin Qing He grinned.
"Really?" Su Ya said.
"Of course." Lin Qing He nodded.
The two sisters were overjoyed: "Then we wait for cousin's big red envelope."
"Little imps. you know to ask for red envelopes." Zhou Xiao Mei amusedly scolded. She glanced at Su Da Lin: "Your good daughters."
Su Da Lin just chuckled.
Father Zhou and Mother Zhou were amused. No one minded about Second Sister-in-law's lack of thoughtfulness in this regard.
If there was, just accept it. If not, no need to specially criticize her. The current life was getting better and better. They really didn't care about that much anymore.
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Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai didn't go over that side to eat this New Year's Eve.
That was because Father Weng and Mother Weng was joining their table with Weng Guo Dong and Weng Mei Jia. Lin Qing He told Gang Zi and Second to eat with Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Eldest and Third stayed. In additon, Zhou Si Ni was called over. Zhou San Ni, Li Ai Guo, and the others went to their grandparents. There was no worries about the liveliness.
Weng Guo Dong carried a lot of things over. He came over in the afternoon.
Lin Qing He smiled: "This year's New Year's Eve dinner is lively. If it can be like this every year, it would be great."
"If you don't mind and they all come back next year, we will disturb you again." Mother Weng grinned.
"What is there to mind? It couldn't be any happier." Lin Qing He replied. Then she got Zhou Si Ni, Zhou Kai, and Zhou Gui Lai to help out.
"Look at Young Kai and his brother. They both know how to cook, while you can't even hold a spatula." Mother Weng directed at Weng Guo Dong.
Lin Qing He said: "Marry someone who can cook and it'll be fine. It's just cooking, a trivial matter."
"You taught well." Mother Weng remarked. However her gaze was on Zhou Si Ni, who was busying away with Zhou Kai and Zhou Gui Lai.
Zhou Si Ni was cutting up the vegetables. She was very quick and she ordered Zhou Kai: "The chicken is clean, I'll chop it."
Mother Weng understood that she was a girl who can live life. Then she took a look at her eldest son.
Weng Guo Dong was looking at Zhou Si Ni but didn't have much thought. The girl looked a little young.
Mother Weng knew her son's character and her heart felt blocked.
Lin Qing He didn't pay any heed to this. Today she had called Si Ni for a look. She didn't have any thoughts in this aspect. She asked Weng Mei Jia: "Mei Jia, are you busy over there?"
"Sometimes there are some free time but in most cases, there are a lot of matter to do." Weng Mei Jia answered.
"No matter how busy you are outside, you must have your three meals a day on time. There are two pig's stomach at home. I plan to make a few more pig's stomach and chicken and get Eldest to send it over at that time." Lin Qing He said.
"There's no need to deliver it so far away. You guys can eat it. Or you can tell me in advance and I will come over and enjoy the food." Weng Mei Jia merrily responded.
"That's no problem. I will make it once on the third and the sixth. You will go back on the seventh, right?" Lin Qing He said.
"En." Weng Mei Jia nodded.
"Didn't you say that you can take a holiday until the tenth?" Weng Guo Dong asked.
"She can. At that, she have to go there by herself. It's fine to go back in advance with Young Kai." Mother Weng said.
She found her son particularly unpleasing now. How wonderful was Qing He's niece? She was at a tender age. Her work pace was particularly fast. She herself was very motivated. Not a wordy kind.
Mother Weng's requirements for a daughter-in-law were particularly simple. It didn't mater where she came from. As long as her family wasn't too problematic and the girl was a sensible person it was enough. Whether she was poor or don't have capital's household, Mother Weng didn't care at all.
Anyway, her son can make money. His monthly salary was almost one hundred. It was said that it can increase again in the next year. Completely enough.
There was no problem on her side, however that wasn't the case on his side.
This can't do, that can't do. Mother Weng was extremely frustrated with her eldest son. This character was doomed to be alone.
"Si Ni, let's fry the meatballs again. The fishballs too." Lin Qing He said.
"I know." Zhou Si Ni responded as she worked away.
Weng Guo Dong looked at her. The girl was a swift worker. He understood what his mom means, but he really didn't feel anything.
Lin Qing He asked Mother Weng, "Are you planning to do it next year?"
Mother Weng grinned: "I told old Weng to look at the shops. When the time comes, rent it first and see how the business is."
"What business?" Weng Mei Jia didn't know yet.
"Next year, I will learn from your Auntie Lin and open a clothing store. It'll be on the street on our side." Mother Weng jollily explained.
Weng Mei Jia smiled: "That's not bad. But Mom, can you handle it?"
"I had went to your auntie Lin's side to study for a long time. How can I not handle? I know how to." Mother Weng said.
"Then it's a good idea. You got something to work on and won't be too bored." Weng Mei Jia grinned.
"That's right. Your dad and your brother aren't happy about it and want me to stay at home. My bones are almost harden." Mother Weng said.
"Don't plan to buy it?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Old Weng said to open and see first. If I'm not half-hearted, then he'll buy it for me." Mother Weng answered.
Father Weng was watching this year's edition of "A Spray of Plum Blossoms" with Zhou Qing Bai. Indicating that he won't participate in this topic.
"Guo Dong, go and help." Mother Weng ordered her son.
"There are three people. And what can I help with?" Weng Guo Dong didn't move.
"It's fine to go over and pick vegetables." Mother Weng said with a calm face. Actually she called him to go over and interact with Si Ni.
Weng Guo Dong knew this. Although he felt helpless, he still went over.
"There's no need. There's three of us." Zhou Gui Lai cheerfully uttered. They didn't know why Weng Guo Dong came here.
"Third, you are the youngest. Come over here to watch TV. Let them busy away." Mother Weng said.
"I can't really. I'll break apart the dried bean curd with Brother Guo Dong." Zhou Gui Lai jollily said.
These are lovely in stewed dishes
The two of them broke the bean curd together. Zhou Gui Lai chattered, "Brother Guo Dong, you aren't young anymore. When will you marry?"
Weng Guo Dong: "..." Truly wherever he went, there would be someone who would bring this up.
"Don't have such high requirements. Just find realistic person who can take care of the home. Just look at my sister Si Ni. That kind is the best." Zhou Gui Lai grinned.
Weng Guo Dong knew that he didn't know about this matter, otherwise he wouldn't say that. Still, he glanced at Zhou Si Ni.
Zhou Si Ni didn't lift her head. She was nimbly chopping the chicken and spoke, "Don't talk nonsense, San Wa."
"How am I talking nonsense? Sister Si Ni, you are so nice. Whoever marry you will be blessed in the future." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Only then, Zhou Si Ni swept him a glance. There was mirth in her eyes: "Glib-tongued. The more you grow up, the more dishonest you become."
"I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, ask my eldest brother." Zhou Gui Lai goofly grinned.
Zhou Xuan Kai didn't take it to heart but it was the honest truth. He spoke, "Sister Si Ni, will you marry into the capital in the future?"
"How can I possibly marry that well?" Zhou Si Ni laughed. She hadn't consider this aspect. She wanted to marry closer to home. After all, her second sister was married into the capital. One married so far away was enough.
"Isn't this underestimating oneself?" Zhou Gui Lai said. "Sister Er Ni can marry. Now that you are working so hard, how can you not be able to marry? I think Cheng Yang is a good choice. He seems to be interested in you."
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"Cheng Yang has a girlfriend. Don't talk nonsense." Zhou Si Ni responded.
"Has a girlfriend? Why haven't I heard?" Zhou Gui Lai said.
"You didn't go there again. She sent him food a good few times." Zhou Si Ni replied.
"That's no problem. But I heard that old Madam Zhu from old Zhu Family from next door wants to match you to her grandson?" Zhou Gui Lai gossiped.
Zhou Si Ni smiled: "Not a shadow of such matter." She knew old Madam Zhu wanted to match her grandson. However, she didn't plan to dictate her own marriage. She wanted to listen to her elders.
The elders got experiences. If they say good, then it was good. If they say bad, then forget it. These elders all sincerely love her. Not the kind that would cheat her.
"My sister Si Ni is so popular." Zhou Gui Lai tutted.
"Behave." Zhou Si Ni amusedly scolded. She grabbed a hot meatball and stuffed it in his mouth. Motioning him to shut up.
"Sister Si Ni, the capital city is wonderful. You have to find a partner, so that you can stay in the capital in the future and often come here to eat." Zhou Gui Lai persuaded.
"Would you like to have another meatball?" Zhou Si Ni asked.
Zhou Gui Lai grinned and said to Weng Guo Dong: "Look at you, Brother Guo Dong. You're the kind that never does housework. Your dried bean curds are too broken."
Weng Guo Dong stated, "En. I haven't done it before."
"That can't do. Do you know how old my mom started to train? When we were six or seven years old, we had to sweep the floor and wash the dishes and pick vegetables. From the age of nine, we have to learn to cook." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Weng Guo Dong raised his eyebrows: "From what I see, Auntie Lin loves you guys."
"Of course. The children in the village envy them brothers for having my fourth aunt as their mother." Zhou Si Ni spoke.
"Then why do they work at such young age?" Weng Guo Dong wondered.
Zhou Si Ni snorted and mentally commented that the people from the city were different. Their thoughts were really weird. Doing work meant don't love?
"My mom was worried that we would not be able to marry a wife." Zhou Gui Lai answered.
"With you brothers' figure and looks, what kind of girls can you not get?" Weng Guo Dong said.
"Oh, I didn't know Brother Guo Dong was so insightful." Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "Wasn't it because we were poor before? When we didn't leave the village before, our family was in poverty. My grandmother often nagged my mom to save some money for us brothers to marry a wife. My mom would spend whatever money we have. Naturally, we have to expand our skill set. When seeking a wife, being able to cook is a bonus."
"Auntie Lin said this?" Weng Guo Dong grinned.
"Yes. It's the truth. Look at my dad. Now my mom doesn't have to touch housework anymore. My dad does all the work. How nice is the atmosphere in my house? I had never seen them quarreling. Understand?" Zhou Gui Lai raised an eyebrow.
"That's a good point. Men got to help with more housework. Your dad rarely helps me with this." Mother Weng had been paying attention to this side. She agreed when she heard this.
"That's not a big deal." Father Weng couldn't help but utter.
"It isn't a trivial matter. I'm tired of doing it every day!" Mother Weng snorted.
"I will definitely help do more in the future." Father Weng promised.
"You don't need to. Don't break my bowls!" Mother Weng said.
Everyone laughed. Weng Guo Dong also laughed. He glanced at Zhou Si Ni. Zhou Si Ni was already cooked the fried meatballs and fishballs. They smelled wonderful. She saw that there was a lot of oil in the bottom of the pan, so she put the pre-cut cabbage in.
The bean curds were mostly done. Zhou Si Ni spoke: "All of you go watch TV. I can handle the rest."
"Alright." Zhou Gui Lai washed his hands and then came to watch TV.
Weng Guo Dong said: "I can help with other things."
"No need. Da Wa and I can do it." Zhou Si Ni responded without looking back.
At first glance, this person was a young master who doesn't do housework and waits for food.
Weng Guo Dong looked at her before going to wash his hands.
Zhou Kai had cleaned up the fish. Zhou Si Ni was very satisfied. This was a capable person and can help.
"Auntie Weng, I'm not praising with you. Look at my eldest brother. He's completely perfect. A must-have good family man kind." Zhou Gui Lai sung.
"He can enter the kitchen and stand in the public. He can drive a car and beat hooligans!" Lin Qing He added.
At this moment, everyone laughed. Even Father Weng was amused.
Zhou Qing Bai stared at his wife.
"Mom, while you are complimenting my eldest brother, you are also complimenting Dad?" Zhou Gui Lai said.
"Of course. A good man like your dad should be praised." Lin Qing He didn't hesitate to praise.
The corner of Zhou Qing Bai's mouth couldn't help but raise.
Have to say, even Weng Guo Dong liked the atmosphere of old Zhou's house. It was no wonder that his dad and his mom socialized with them. Even for the New Year's Eve dinner, they all came together.
After four o'clock, the meal began. The large table was full of dishes. The two families gathered together to have a lively New Year's Eve dinner.
"Third, you can't drink. Drink fizzy drink with your sister Si Ni." Lin Qinghe said.
"I know, I know. I can only drink after eighteen. I'm just pouring it for my dad and Uncle Weng." Zhou Gui Lai replied.
"Fizzy drinks are nice to drink." Zhou Si Ni jollily commented.
"Your cooking is wonderful. You made such a large table of dishes." Mother Weng praised.
The more she looked at Zhou Si Ni, the more satisfied she became. This girl wasn't just extroverted, she also had solid culinary skill. If she married her stupid son, he would be blessed.
Zhou Si Ni smiled: "My fourth aunt made a lot of it in advance. I just finished the rest."
"My eldest sister-in-law gave us a lot of salted duck eggs. They are all from ducks raised by their family. They are very oily and very flavorful. Bring some back later when you go back." Lin Qing He said.
"Then I won't be polite." Mother Weng grinned.
"That's the right reaction" Lin Qing He replied: "Eat more. It won't taste good when it gets cold."
"This meatball is good." Father Weng took a bite of the meatball.
"Since it's good, eat more, old Weng. You have to drink with Qing Bai until you're inebriated today." Lin Qing He merrily urged.
"That can't do. We have to go back later." Father Weng laughed.
"What's the matter? Get Eldest to take you back." Lin Qing He responded.
As they ate, they lively chattered. That meal took more than an hour. Everyone was extremely content with the meal.
After eating, everyone watched TV together and snacked on some after dinner fruit. They talked about work and other things. The atmosphere was pleasant.
"Fourth Uncle, Fourth Aunt, I'll go to my grandparent's side now." After Zhou Si Ni finished washing the dishes and chopsticks with Weng Mei Jia, she spoke.
"I'll send you over, Sister." Zhou Gui Lai stood up and said.
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"I rode a bicycle over today. It happens I want to go out and feel the wind. I will send you off." Weng Guo Dong stood up and said.
"Can you do it? I saw you drank a lot of wine, Brother Guo Dong." Zhou Gui Lai responded.
"That bit is nothing." Weng Guo Dong said.
"Let San Wa send me off." Zhou Si Ni smiled politely.
"It's fine. Let Guo Dong send you off. Quickly send Si Ni over. You got send her to Old Uncle and Old Aunt's side, you hear?" Mother Weng's heart held a flower shower as she said calmly.
"I know." Weng Guo Dong responded.
"Go." Lin Qing He glanced at Weng Guo Dong and then said to Zhou Si Ni.
So Zhou Si Ni nodded. Then she followed Weng Guo Dong downstairs. Weng Guo dong carried her to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou.
"Qing He, shall we also go out for a wander?" Mother Weng couldn't hide the smile on her face.
"Let's go." Lin Qing He nodded.
"Do you want to join us?" Mother Weng asked Father Weng and Zhou Qing Bai.
"You go." Father Weng didn't want to go out.
"Go out with your mother." Zhou Qing Bai directed at Eldest.
"Mei Jia, let's go out and walk together." Zhou Kai said to Weng Mei Jia.
Weng Mei Jia glanced at him and went to get her bag. Then Mother Weng, Lin Qing He, Zhou Kai, and Weng Mei Jia headed out together.
Zhou Gui Lai stayed at home. He had to create opportunities for his eldest brother.
He went to brew two glasses of honey water for Father Weng and his dad. This was a hangover cure.
Outside, Weng Mei Jia walked alongside with Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai was really tall. Weng Mei Jia wasn't short but standing next to Zhou Kai, she was a very small bird.
The two of them were walking behind Mother Weng and Lin Qinghe, chatting there too.
Mother Weng and Lin Qing He left them be.
Mother Weng smiled, "It seems spring has finally for my family's slow-witted boy."
Oh, it was truly an iron tree blooming. He knew to send the girl home. Mother Weng knew her son very well. He was too upright and didn't know tricks. If he didn't fancy, he definitely won't open his mouth.
Lin Qing He could tell Weng Guo Dong had interest in that respect. But to be honest, this was a bit beyond Lin Qing He's expectations.
"This is simply sending Si Ni back. It's not what you are thinking." However, Lin Qing He said this.
She didn't want her niece to be hurt. If she dated with Weng Guo Dong and Weng Guo Dong become dissatisfied? Although Lin Qing He knew that dating didn't mean there was result. What if Si Ni fell in love with him?
Mother Weng persuaded: "Qing He, believe me. I understand my own son. Since he can speak out. He must have thoughts on this aspect. He isn't that kind to be unserious. If he decides to date, he will take it seriously. What's more, Si Ni that great. He will definitely be satisfied with her."
Lin Qing He smilingly said, "I know Guo Dong is good, but the gap between the two of them is really unordinarily big."
"What's the problem? Si Ni is attending night school to improve herself. What's more with our family conditions, Si Ni will have it easy to interact. You can let her give it a go with Guo Dong. All in all, it be worse than others, right?" Mother Weng tried her best to fight for her son.
"I can't decide on this. I have to ask Si Ni about it. Besides, Guo Dong is a lot older than Si Ni." Though Lin Qing He had a good relationship with Mother Weng, she had to demote Weng Guo Dong. .
This was the truth.
"I know. Guo Dong is older, so he will be doting. If Si Ni marry over in the future, he won't bully her. You can reassure with me." Mother Weng stated.
Lin Qing He smiled and then said: "Then I'll ask when the time comes."
"Ask. Guo Dong will move out next year to live by himself. If it can work out, the young couple can live their own lives." Mother Weng told: "He hold his own salary. More than 100 a month and will increase next year. Occasionally, being filial to us is enough. Don't worry about the rest. We have our own savings."
But really, if it succeeds, Lin Qing He can approve because it wasn't easy to find a perfect one. With old Weng's situation and how open-minded Mother Weng and Father Weng were, it will be quite easy to get along once she marry over.
So Lin Qing He planned to sit down and talk to Zhou Si Ni.
Mother Weng said to Zhou Kai and her daughter: "Alright, you two go to the movies or something on your own. We will go back first."
"So fast?" Weng Mei Jia responded.
"It's so cold. You young people are fine. We can't stand it." Mother Weng said.
"Take good care of Mei Jia." Lin Qing He instructed her son. Then she and Mother Weng went back.
Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia looked at each other. Both blushed and looked away. Now both parents basically put them together as a pair.
"Let's go," Zhou Kai gave a dry cough and spoke.
"En." Weng Mei Jia responded.
Zhou Kai walked with her and strolled to the park.
As soon as Weng Mei Jia was about to speak, she heard Zhou Kai say: "Mei Jia, don't accept those soldier hatchlings. Wait for me for two years."
Weng Mei Jia was taken aback for a moment. Immediately, she turned red. She pulled her scarf up.
"We are still a little younger now. My position is low. Wait for me to climb up a bit. We will get married then. Is that okay?" Zhou Kai asked.
Weng Mei Jia was blushing. She peeked at him and quietly agreed.
A smile appeared on Zhou Kai's face. Seeing that no one was around, he grasped her hand.
"What are you doing." Weng Mei Jia flushed even more, but didn't struggle.
"I watch you grow up. It's best to marry me. I will definitely protect you. Protect you for the rest of my life, so that you won't be wronged." Zhou Kai vowed.
"Smooth-tongued. Why didn't you know how to coax people like this before?" Weng Mei Jia's heart was rapidly beating. So she turned her face away and muttered.
"Before you were young." Zhou Kai replied. And he didn't understand it himself. After the New Year this year, he is twenty-one. So it's time to confirm a wife, right? Date first and slowly getting married. He must have something to mentally focus on.
Weng Mei Jia gave him an amused eye-roll.
The two strolled around again before going home. Zhou Kai drove old Weng Family back home. Then he went up to the apartment.
"Why do I feel something changed when you went out with Sister Mei Jia?" Zhou Gui Lai began to interrogate his eldest brother.
"What's different?" Zhou Xuan, who was also back at home, asked.
"I don't know. I sensed Sister Mei Jia didn't dare to look at us anymore. Her face was still red." Zhou Gui Lai pointed out.
Lin Qing He didn't ask these questions. She just reminded: "Don't hurt Mei Jia's heart, otherwise I won't agree!"
After that, she went into the room to check on Zhou Qing Bai. He had a little too much drink with Father Weng tonight.
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Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai forced their eldest brother to say if there was any new progress tonight. However, the two of them were not enough overpower their eldest brother. So they couldn't get any answer at all.
Lin Qing He came out to pour hot water and then brought it in for Zhou Qing Bai to use to wash face.
"Wife, it would be nice for us to buy more shops and factories to keep." Zhou Qing Bai opened his eyes while his wife took care of him.
"Factory as well? Those aren't cheap." Lin Qing He froze before responded in mirth.
"Hundreds of thousands should settle it." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
"What a confident tone." Lin Qing He amusedly scolded.
Zhou Qing Bai grinned. Once his wife brought the water out and return, he put his arms around his wife and went to bed.
Lin Qing He didn't nag him. If he could buy more at this time, then she would definitely not mind. The more, the better.
On New Year's Eve, the couple went to bed early.
The children outside soon went back to their rooms to sleep.
Early the next morning, it was truly New Year's Day. As well as the year of economic reform, 1985.
New year with new appearance. The family ate breakfast early in the morning and watched TV. They waited for the guests to come over for New Year's greetings.
Ma Cheng Min from next door brought Huang Xiao Liu and Ma Xiao Dan over. Lin Qing He went and invited Aunt Ma over.
She grabbed a handful of peanut and soft sweet for Aunt Ma and said: "It's New Year, Aunt. You have to come over and chat."
"Even if you didn't invite me, I would still come." Aunt Ma grinned. Just now, she was busy cleaning the pot.
"This year, Qing Bai's dumpling shop has a good business. From what I see, you can make an extra basket of steamed cake and send it over next year. What do you think, Xiao Liu?" Lin Qing He merrily directed to Huang Xiao Liu.
Although Huang Xiao Liu's son wasn't young anymore, she was still quite shy: "Alright. I'll make one more basket next year."
"The price will also increase. As the specific amount, wait until the shop open again before we set on it." Lin Qing He said with a smile.
Because of having something to work on, Huang Xiao Liu was more cheerful. Although her words were little, she wasn't gloomy anymore.
Huang Xiao Liu grinned and nodded.
"Do you want to go back this year? If you want, I will be granted a few more days off, Cheng Min." Lin Qing He directed to Ma Cheng Min.
Huang Xiao Liu's eyes lit up. Actually, Ma Cheng Min didn't really want to go back. The conditions in the countryside were too limited. He basically had nothing to do. But seeing his wife's obvious desire to go back, he nodded. Thinking that it would be only once a year: "Then I will take three more days off."
"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.
"Thank you, Teacher Lin." Huang Xiao Liu beamed.
"What is there to thank. With Cheng Min overseeing, I have it more relaxed. Oh right! Everyone will have their wages raised this year." Lin Qing He bought up.
"It's not low." Aunt Ma expressed hesitation.
"This year, prices and everything are going to rise a lot. The wages will definitely go up. Can't treat everyone badly. Everyone will increase to seventy yuan." Lin Qing He stated.
"That high?" Aunt Ma blurted out, "In this case, the burden isn't small." Even though prices have risen, seventy yuan was certainly a lot.
"I've considered this before coming up with decision." Lin Qing He smilingly responded and directed to Ma Cheng Min: "Cheng Min, you are the manager. You are ten yuan higher than them, so eighty yuan. On most days, it's been hard on you."
"It's what I should do." Ma Cheng Min said seriously.
"Dad, your salary has increased. You have to buy me a football." Ma Xiao Dan demanded.
"Mom will buy it for you." Huang Xiao Liu said proudly. She earned her own money.
"Alright then." Ma Xiao Dan was satisfied as long as he gets a football.
Soon Uncle Ma came over as well. Zhou Qing Bai poured him a cup of tea and said, "Uncle, have a cup of tea."
He brought it to Uncle Ma. Uncle Ma smiled and said, "Your tea is delicious."
"I bought a lot last time. Later, take a jin back with you. It's good to drink more tea when one get older." Lin Qing He spoke, "My uncle Wang and my father-in-law both like it very much."
Uncle Ma grinned, "I still got the ones I took last time."
"Tea got long shelf life. Keep it for future is fine." Lin Qing He maintained.
Old Ma Family chatted here for a long time. After a while, the other guests also came over. Ma Cheng Min and the others left to make room for others to sit.
Old Madam Xu and Li Yu Feng came together. With them was Li Yu Feng's man, who was also Chen Shan Shan's father.
They were about to become in-laws, so they dropped by. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai entertained them.
Zhou Kai was the eldest, so he must stay there too. After all, it was rare for him to come back. As for the two brothers, Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai, they snuck out when as soon as old Ma Family left.
One after another, many people came.
When Zhou Kai sent the guests out, he saw Xu Sheng Qiang and Zhang Mei Lian. His gaze landed on Xu Sheng Qiang, who he hadn't seen for a long time.
Xu Sheng Qiang had a slight sense of inferiority. This big cousin's aura was too strong.
Just when he pondering whether to say hello, Zhou Kai turned around and went back.
"Go in." Zhang Mei Lian dragged him.
Nowadays, the clothing store was making money. In the first half of this year, it had made almost two thousand yuan. How much money was this?
There was no need to look at old Zhou Family's face.
Zhou Kai knew that his parents will be angry when hearing about Xu Sheng Qiang's visit to old Zhang's house. So he didn't say anything at all.
As they entertained guests at home, it became noon. The people who should come to visit have mostly left. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had lunch and then went for a nap.
Can't be helped. They were getting older and had also got up early in the morning. After greeting the guests all morning, wasn't it to rest during the afternoon.
As for Zhou Kai, he closed the door and went over to his grandparent's to give New Year's greetings.
"You have to eat here tonight. Call your parents over." Mother Zhou urged.
Old Wang was present too. He was playing chess with Father Zhou.
Zhou Kai gathered over and said, "Alright. I'll tell my parents to come here to join this table in the evening."
"I heard Er Wa mentioned that yesterday your prospective parents-in-law's family came over for family dinner?" Zhou Xiao Mei teased.
Mother Zhou immediately said: "I heard Er Wa say that the girl's conditions are particularly good. She is a college student and a nurse. Her parents and brothers all have jobs. Her parents and your parents are very close friends?"
Speaking of granddaughter-in-law, Mother Zhou became full of energy. She was a little dizzy and sleepy from her nap just now.
Zhou Kai didn't know whether to laugh or cry. But after seeing his god-grandfather and his grandfather look over, he coughed and responded, "Mei Jia is wonderful."
"Then you have to treat her well. She have such a good condition, there must be a lot of people who pursue her. Being a nurse. What an excellent job? Only a good girl would study this. An angel in white!" Hearing this, Mother Zhou hurriedly said.
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"Not all medical staff are angels in white. Last time I took Ya Ya over, there was a nurse who was very irritable. She was already impatient within a few sentences." Zhou Xiao Mei commented.
Mother Zhou replied: "The one Da Wa fancy is definitely good."
"Yes. Otherwise Fourth Sister-in-law wouldn't approve. How far is your progress now? Still haven't brought her over to show your grandparents?" Zhou Xiao Mei fired out.
"And your godfather too." Mother Zhou added.
"Cough, my mom is going to stew pig's stomach and chicken on the third and told her to come over and eat it. I will bring her over and sit around that day." Zhou Kai saw how interested his grandparents and god-grandfather were and said.
Now that he and Weng Mei Jia had privately engaged, he should bring her over to see them. He also need to meet with the relatives on Mei Jia's side. That way, it'll prevent people from introducing someone to Mei Jia.
He knew about it. Weng Guo Liang told him. Even though Mother Weng had blocked it, he still had to show his attitude, right?
Zhou Xiao Mei merrily remarked, "This pig's stomach and chicken is Fourth Sister-in-law's specialty. You have to eat more. Fourth Sister-in-law didn't make it until you came back."
"She always worried that I'm hungry outside and thinks of ways to nourish for me." Zhou Kai grinned.
They were all chatting when not long later a sound came in from the outside. It was Xu Sheng Qiang's voice.
The formerly jolly scene froze.
Mother Zhou's expression turned black at once: "Why is he here? Wanting to dampen things, right?"
"I'll go out and have a look." Zhou Kai said.
He came out. Xu Sheng Qiang felt particularly small in front of Zhou Kai. He didn't talk nonsense when he saw him: "I know that grandma and grandpa don't want to see me, so I won't go in. This is the new gifts I prepared for them."
He really didn't want to come over. In fact, following Zhang Mei Lian to old Zhang's house was also forced by Zhang Mei Lian.
After all, it was next door. How can they not run in?
He didn't want to come here either. But his sister insisted that he come. Saying if he doesn't come around, what if the clothes supplies get halted occasionally?
In fact, Xu Sheng Qiang had went to find other sources, but the quality of the clothes from them was relatively average and the styles were not good. So he could only continue to get the goods from Wang Yuan.
The clothing store was very profitable. How long had it been since then? They already made more than two thousand yuans. Counting the previous savings, he and Zhang Mei Lian had more than three thousand yuan. Quite a large sum.
So even when he wasn't willing, he can only bring things over.
Zhou Kai accepted the things and said, "Then I will take them in for you."
Xu Sheng Qiang nodded and left. Zhou Kai brought things in and spoke, "Sheng Qiang brought it here."
"Who wants his things? Marrying such a nasty thing, he won't have a peaceful life in this life." Zhou Mother grumbled.
"It's New Year. Since he brought it over, then let him. Mother, don't say so much." Zhou Xiao Mei coaxed.
Mother Zhou said: "Don't talk about him. It will affect the mood. Da Wa, bring your match here. Got to have a meal here together."
"She doesn't know how to cook, so don't dislike her." Zhou Kai smiled.
"Don't know how to cook, then learn. Otherwise, what to do?" Mother Zhou was shocked and blurted out.
"That's not a problem. Da Wa can. What's more, she has a job and will be busy with work. How can she go to the streets to buy groceries and cook?" Zhou Xiao Mei said honestly.
When she was in the county city, she still had a job. Between her and Su Da Lin, it was Su Da Lin who cooked the food. She was so exhausted from work, she didn't want to do anything and just for food.
"But Da Wa is also busy." Mother Zhou pointed out.
"The food in our cafeteria is good. The dishes changes weekly. If we have time, we can make it by ourselves," Zhou Kai spoke.
Mother Zhou said: "How can you always eat in the cafeteria? You got open your own stove. Then you can eat whatever you want."
"There's no time, they got to work. Mother, what do you want her to do? Change person?" Zhou Xiao Mei dissuaded.
"What change? Her conditions seems great." Mother Zhou glared at her.
"Don't listen to your grandmother. Now she's old, she likes to nag. You just have to live your life well." Zhou Xiao Mei stated.
Mother Zhou shot her daggered eyes but didn't say anything. Instead, she talked about Si Ni.
"Si Ni girl wants to go back to the village to find a similar condition. Saying she wants to marry closer to home. I'm reluctant to let her go back." Mother Zhou muttered.
"Reluctant to let Si Ni go back? Isn't that easy to solve! Just see if there is a suitable person to marry here." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered.
"Suitable isn't easy to find." Mother Zhou said. It went without saying if the person was like old Zhu from next door, it would be better not to. They made it seem like her granddaughter received great blessings by dating their grandson. Off to one side then.
"Whose's family is the guy who sent Si Ni back yesterday?" Mother Zhou suddenly asked.
"Which guy?" Zhou Xiao Mei responded.
Mother Zhou said: "Yesterday a young man rode a bicycle to send Si Ni home. I happened to go out and come across it."
The young man didn't say anything. Just nodded to her before leaving.
Zhou Xiao Mei turned to Zhou Kai. Zhou Kai told, "That's Mei Jia's eldest brother. Don't think about it, Grandmother. Excellent conditions means high requirements."
Zhou Kai always felt that Weng Guo Dong set his eyes too high. It was why he was single even until now.
"Ah. Didn't Fourth Sister-in-law seek him for household registration transfer?" Zhou Xiao Mei remembered.
"Elder Brother works in there now." Zhou Kai nodded.
Mother Zhou's eyes lit up: "That's a public career. That's great."
The young man looked upright and tall. Give one a sense of security. Don't underestimate her glance from yesterday, she read out a lot of information.
The first impression was pretty good. Now hearing he works in public office, what was there to pick at? She was overfilled with satisfaction.
"Mother, did you not hear what Da Wa said? He got high requirements." Zhou Xiao Mei uttered helplessly.
"What's the matter? Si Ni's conditions aren't bad, okay? Such a nimble and neat girl. She will go back to work with her fourth aunt next year. She also earn salary every month. Where is she bad?" Mother Zhou retorted.
Today, Si Ni was absent. She went for a stroll with Zhou Xuan, Gang Zi, and Zhou Gui Lai. Zhou Gui Lai had taken the camera out.
"How old is he? How much can he earn?" Mother Zhou questioned.
"He's twenty-eight. Not clear about the salary, but it seems to be around one hundred." Zhou Kai answered.
"That's not bad. His age isn't too old. Older is better, know how to dote," Mother Zhou remarked.
Zhou Kai held his forehead. Zhou Xiao Mei didn't plan to speak anymore. Couldn't talk sense into her mother.
So when Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai came over to chat in the evening, Mother Zhou inquired about it before Lin Qing He could bring it up.
Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows: "Mother, how do you know Guo Dong?"
"Didn't he send Si Nni back yesterday? I just went out at that time and saw it." Mother Zhou explained.
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After her explanation, Lin Qing He understood. So she spoke: "Mother, about this matter, there's actually a background to it."
Mother Zhou immediately became delighted when she sensed her support. She turned that her daughter said: "Look at your fourth sister-in-law. See I told you it can work. You still keep pouring cold water."
"How am I pouring cold water? Isn't it because the gap is too big?" Zhou Xiao Mei responded. She also hoped for the best for her maternal niece. But the starting point wasn't right. The differences were so obvious that one can't turn a blind eye to it.
"Always talk about the huge difference. Er Ni and Wang Yuan's are even bigger. Look how wel they are doing now. Dragon and phoenix twins were born." Mother Zhou argued.
Zhou Xiao Mei couldn't refute that.
Lin Qing He smiled and continue the conversation, "Mother, what do you think of Guo Dong?"
"I think he's pretty good. Looks like a down-to-earth person. Not a lady man kind. I heard he got a public career?" Mother Zhou asked.
"En. He solved Xiao Mei and Da Lin's household registration issue." Lin Qing He nodded.
Mother Zhou was very happy to hear: "He got capability."
"He's not young anymore. Twenty-eight alright." Lin Qing He pointed out what should be mentioned.
"Twenty-eight, what matters? When Da Lin married Xiao Mei, wasn't he about the same age? Look how much Da Lin dotes Xiao Mei now?" Mother Zhou responded.
It wasn't out of impulse that she thought Weng Guo Dong was wonderful. She had considered it. First of all, Weng Guo Dong's family conditions were good. His parents must be good, otherwise they can't get along with old Fourth's family.
There were also Weng Guo Dong's own conditions. A monthly salary of more than 100 yuan and a respectable public career. Truly an iron rice bowl.
The kind that he don't have to worry about in the future.
Mother Zhou would definitely accept for her granddaughter. He was better than that grandson of old Madam Zhu from next door. A bratty, sharp-lip, monkey's cheeks youth that acted like he was superior.
Taking in the old lady's reaction, Lin Qing He understood and said: "Actually, Mei Jia's mother brought up this matter to me. She also likes Si Ni and said she wanted Si Ni to be her daughter-in-law."
Mother Zhou's eyes lit up when she heard this.
Zhou Xiao Mei was a little surprised. She glanced at Zhou Si Ni who was busy with dinner preparation with Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai in the kitchen. She hadn't notice the conversation revolving about her.
"Then why didn't you come and bring it up?" Mother Zhou asked: "This is a wonderful matter."
"Yesterday, I called Si Ni to go over. It was actually to let Guo Dong to see for himself. I planned to come over and talk about it. Judging by Guo Dong's intention, he should have a good impression of Si Ni and wants to go out with Si Ni. But in the end, whether it's successfully is another matter. I think he has very high demands for his marriage partner." Lin Qing He stated.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, are you worried that if he dates Si Ni and he won't be satisfied in the end?" Zhou Xiao Mei understood what she meant.
"Yes. Otherwise, would I stop this. He had so many blind dates. Frankly speaking, his personal qualifications are indeed faultless. There is nothing pick at on his looks, work or even family. It's just his demand is a bit high." Lin Qing He said.
"What's with so many requirements? Isn't choosing a wife through her virtue?" Mother Zhou grumbled.
"Ordinary people are like this. He's not. If not, do you think he can still remain unmarried?" Lin Qing He continued, "I'm just worried that if they dated, he's not satisfied with Si Ni and Si Ni is. Isn't this letting make Si Ni suffer?"
Zhou Xiao Mei nodded. If this were the case, it would be really difficult handle.
While Mother Zhou was quite confident: "If he isn't satisfied with a like of Si Ni, what do he want? It's better to not get married for a lifetime then."
How wonderful was her granddaughter? If she was to go back to the village, wouldn't those seeking marriage level the entrance of their home.
"Fourth's wife, you can give them a response. Just say, let them date. If they aren't satisfied, discuss it then. As for your eldest sister-in-law, I will go and tell her." Mother Zhou said.
Lin Qing He responded, "Mother, if you want to agree, you have to ask Si Ni first. After dinner, ask Si Ni."
"Must ask. Maybe it's Si Ni who doesn't agree yet." Mother Zhou harrumphed.
Just now, she extremely enthusiastic. When she heard that the man wasn't sure, this old lady acted arrogant. Wasn't that the case? Her granddaughter wasn't worthless. She is in her early twenties. The peak of a girl's life. At this age, she must be valuable.
"What's the situation?" Zhou Kai watched the whole thing go on and only now found a chance to speak now. He asked in a daze.
"What what's the situation?" Zhou Xiao Mei asked.
"Si Ni and Elder Brother." Zhou Kai sat upright and said.
"Exactly what you heard. However, it won't affect you and Mei Jia. Don't worry. You and Si Ni are cousin, separated by one branch." Lin Qing He assured.
If it was siblings, it will definitely not work. That would be exchanging relative. But if the cousins married into family, then there was no problem.
"No, I didn't mean that. I mean, why does Elder Brother want to date Si Ni?" Zhou Kai said.
"Your mother-in-law had set her eyes on Si Ni for a long time. When Si Ni just arrived, she wanted to talk about it. I didn't agree. But after bringing it up a good few times, I can't refuse her." Lin Qing He answered. She was quite sincere. So she came over to talk about it.
Zhou Kai spoke, "Then Elder Brother fancy Si Ni? How should I address Si Ni in the future?"
"Don't worry about it so much. The success isn't certain yet." Lin Qing He waved her hand. She didn't hold high hopes.
"If it succeeds, then call each other whatever want. Not a big deal." Zhou Xiao Mei was amused.
Zhou Kai sighed: "How long had I not been back now? Why is this change so great!"
"If you don't come back anymore, your sister will be born." Zhou Qing Bai threw out a bomb.
"Huh?" Zhou Kai almost jumped up. He looked directly at his mom's belly.
It wasn't just him, but also Father Zhou and old Wang, who were playing chess as they waited to eat, and Mother Zhou and Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin. Each and every one had their pumped up eyes on Lin Qing He's belly.
Lin Qing He, who suddenly became the focus of the audience: "..."
"What's up? Why is it suddenly quiet." Zhou Gui Lai peeked out of the kitchen and saw everyone staring at his mom.
"Your mom is pregnant. You are going to be elder brothers." Zhou Xiao Mei shouted.
Zhou Gui Lai's eyes widened. Then he told his second brother: "Second brother, our mom is pregnant. I'm going to be an elder brother too!"
Zhou Xuan was stunned and came out quickly. Zhou Si Ni closely followed behind.
Then the whole family looked at Lin Qing He.
"Fourth's wife, you... have it again?" Mother Zhou uttered while staring at Lin Qing He.
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Lin Qing He saw everyone staring at her. With a wooden expression, she looked directly at Zhou Qing Bai: "What's going on?"
"Fourth Sister-in-law, you don't know that you are pregnant?" Zhou Xiao Mei exclaimed.
"Why don't I know that I'm pregnant?" Lin Qing He asked the same question as she stared at Zhou Qing Bai.
"It'll happen sooner or later," Zhou Qing Bai righteously declared.
As soon as the words came out, everyone grasped the situation. So she didn't have it. He was hoping for one.
"I thought it was true. Made me happy for nothing!" Zhou Gui Lai grumbled.
Zhou Kai and Zhou Xuan were the same. Really. They thought it was real. Unexpectedly, it was fake joy in the end.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, do you and my fourth brother still want to have a baby? Isn't it a late too birth now?" Zhou Xiao Mei said honestly.
Lin Qing He calmly responded: "I am thirty-nine this year. Do you think I can still give birth?"
"It's not uncommon. Many people in our village who were over forty and still birth their youngest one," Mother Zhou remarked.
"Mother, you have no objection?" Lin Qing He looked at her in surprise.
She thought that the old lady wouldn't want her to give birth.
"What objection an I have? Your current conditions are great." Mother Zhou replied.
Youngest son can afford a large truck, so how much would it cost to raise a fourth? It wasn't a big deal.
Zhou Qing Bai was very satisfied. Lin Qing He rolled her eyes and spoke, "If I'm going to birth, then my job will be gone."
"If it's gone, then it's gone. Anyway, your business is doing good. You don't lack that salary." Mother Zhou responded.
Lin Qing He didn't want to talk about this and only gave Zhou Qing Bai an eye-roll
"Mom, you don't want to have a baby?" Zhou Kai asked.
Lin Qing He disgruntledly said: "You are going to get married and have children."
Zhou Kai grinned: "That's not a problem. There's no shortage of boys in our family. If there is one, try to have a little sister as much as possible?"
These words made Zhou Qing Bai give his eldest a rare good expression.
Lin Qing He expressed that she did not want to speak.
Like this, everyone could see that Zhou Qing Bai wanted one, but Lin Qing He didn't desire it as much.
Actually, it wasn't that she didn't want it. She felt it was basically impossible to get pregnant. She was thirty-nine. If she can get pregnant now, then what was going on during the earlier years?
Treating ligation like game?
Not long later, Zhou Si Ni, Zhou Xuan, and Zhou Gui Lai brought out the dinner together. Still as hearty meal as ever.
The family gathered around to drink and eat food at the table.
After eating, Zhou Qing Bai took Lin Qing He for a stroll. At this moment, it was very lively outside. Pretty good to go for a walk.
At home, Mother Zhou and Zhou Xiao Mei talked about Weng Guo Dong with Zhou Si Ni.
Zhou Si Ni laughed at once: "Where did this come from?"
"You don't like him?" Zhou Xiao Mei was stunned.
"Aunt, what are you talking about? Brother Weng just sent me back. He and I don't have any thoughts on this aspect. So Grandmother, don't randomly come up things." Zhou Si Ni didn't whether to laugh or cry.
"Grandmother didn't randomly think. Your fourth aunt just came over and told me that old Weng Family is satisfied with you. The one named Weng Guo Dong, he also wants to go out and see. It's just the compatibility. Have to date to know." Mother Zhou spoke.
"It's not necessary to date. Not compatible." Zhou Si Ni didn't feel shy. Instead, she laughed and shook her head.
She had seen Weng Guo Dong before. How could he possibly be satisfied with her? Needless to say, one knew how high those young masters' demand are.
"Still got to give it a go. His parents had seen you and they are very satisfied. You and him should go out. If it's not compatible, discuss it then. Moreover, Grandmother feel his family's situation is very good." Mother Zhou urged.
"Grandmother, he won't like me." Zhou Si Ni said helplessly.
"Grandmother want to keep you in the capital. Find someone in the capital and you will be nearby. You can come over and we can see each other often. Listen to your grandmother. Go date and see. If it doesn't work, that's okay. Now it's more open, don't have care about it that much." Zhou Xiao Mei persuaded.
Besides, except for the second branch's Liu Ni, the rest in old Zhou family was quite proper. Dating was purely dating. No matter how out of hand, they won't hand over a girl's most precious things before marriage. At most, it was holding hands.
So it was fine to go out.
"Don't worry. He will definitely like you. If he doesn't like a good girl like you, what kind of girl can he like? He deserve to never marry a wife then." Mother Zhou stated.
"Grandmother..."
Zhou Si Ni wanted to refuse but got interrupted by Zhou Xiao Mei: "Give it a go. Your fourth aunt thinks you can try. Don't think about it too much. If it doesn't work, let's find another. You can't pass this good opportunity without trying, right?"
Zhou Si Ni felt helpless. Under her grandmother and aunt's tag-team speech, she agreed. But she only agreed to give it a try. As for her, she won't take it to heart.
She knew the conditions of her family. It was good luck that her second sister married her second brother-in-law. She didn't have her second sister's luck.
And she had seen Weng Guo Dong. Too much of a young master. He won't fancy her. Wait until he doesn't, her grandmother won't talk about it anymore.
When Zhou Kai came back, he brought up this matter. Lin Qing He went to old Weng's house for dinner on the second. Zhou Qing Bai and Zhou Kai came with her.
They had brought a lot of things.
Zhou Kai controlled the wooden spoon and let his old father-in-law free his hand. Weng Guo Dong went in to help. Lin Qing He discussed this matter with Mother Weng.
Mother Weng was overjoyed and said, "His holiday finished at the beginning of lunar first month. I'll tell him to take Si Ni out during this time."
Lin Qing He responded: "If they have the fate, they will definitely be together. If they don't, then don't force him."
"I know that forced twisted melons aren't sweet. But I have to tell this old lad to put his heart into it. Actually, I don't need to say. I think he is interested." Mother Weng laughed.
After all, it was rare for her son to open his mouth and want to send Si Ni back yesterday. He must have some thoughts. Before when there were guests at home, he send them out out of politeness. After all, he was the host's side. He can't lack propriety.
However, he was the guest yesterday. He didn't need to and still went to send her.
"We all went to her sister's wedding. It is considered fate." Mother Weng grinned.
"Her sister living well now. She gave birth to dragon and phoenix twins." Lin Qing He said.
"Dragon and phoenix twins?" Mother Weng exclaimed. She didn't know about Zhou Er Ni birthing twins.
"Yes." Lin Qing He smiled in hers heart. This was what Mother Zhou told her to mention. Must fan old Weng's craving. As for when it succeed, they can discuss again whether birthing twins in the future. At that time, it's a foregone conclusion.
Besides, there was no guarantee that Zhou Si Ni can give birth to twins, right?
In simple terms, this was a trick.
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Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai sat for a while after eating. Then they went back.
Zhou Kai took Weng Mei Jia out for a tryst under the loving eyes of Mother Weng.
Then with a turn of head, Mother Weng told her eldest son about old Zhou Family giving the go ahead.
"Tomorrow, go and find Si Ni for a stroll. I heard from your aunt Lin that she won't have much time to go out with you once her second sister's babies are brought back as she will help take care of them. So make use of your time, understand?" Mother Weng instructed.
There was no change Weng Guo Dong's behavior. He said, "Then what should I bring over when I visit tomorrow?"
"Carry a net bag of apples. Eat apples during the New Year. Wishing safety and peace." Mother Weng responded.
After all, it just the beginning. No need to gift something pricey. Once they officially visit in the future, they should bring whatever gifts that was required.
Weng Guo Dong acknowledged it.
"When you date, talk it seriously. Don't drag out something, okay? You know what Si Ni is like. If you marry her back, you will have three meals a day in the future. If not, you deserve to eat in the cafeteria all your life." Mother Weng warned when she saw his carefree attitude.
Weng Guo Dong felt helpless. Didn't he say he understood.
So under everyone's approval, Weng Guo Dong dated Zhou Si Ni.
Zhou Si Ni was extremely calm. Which gained Weng Guo Dong's appreciation. Mother Weng witnessed him diligently go every day and her face was full of smiles.
And in this blink of an eye, it was the seventh.
Today, Zhou Kai and Weng Mei Jia were going catch their ride. Lin Qing He, who normally slept in. got up early and went to send him off at the train station with Zhou Qing Bai and his sons.
"If you are free, you have to come back. When outside, pay more attention to safety. Also, you have to take care of Mei Jia for me." Lin Qing He reminded.
"I know. I remember everything. Mom, don't worry." Zhou Kai replied.
The nagging went on until it was almost time. Only then, he and Weng Mei Jia hopped on the carriage with their cloth bag.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai drove home with their second and third.
"Now that Sister Mei Jia is taking care of Eldest Brother, you rest assured Mom." Zhou Xuan said.
"That's right." Zhou Gui Lai nodded. The two brothers were pleased with Weng Mei Jia as their future sister-in-law. She was beautiful, gentle, and generous. She was nurse too. So she can definitely take care of others.
"Mom, the most important thing for you now is to hurry up and work hard with my dad. We won't call. That way, when Eldest Brother comes back, you will have a big belly to scare him!" Zhou Gui Lai suggested.
"Off to one side, stinky brat." Lin Qing He snorted coldly.
Zhou Er Ni originally planned to come back on the fifth as she wasn't used to getting along with Mother Wang and the others.
However, because Father Wang and Mother Wang both loved the twins, they stayed until the tenth rather than the originally planned date.
Only when she came back did she know that her sister was dating.
When she personally saw Weng Guo Dong, there was nothing to complain. Wang Yuan chatted with Weng Guo Dong and thought he was a decent guy.
Wang Yuan drove Zhou Er Ni and the twins over to this side for a visit.
"It's cold. No need to come over here." Lin Qing He welcomed them in and spoke.
"We must come over. I have been eyeing on the good tea Fourth Aunt and Fourth Uncle brought back from outside." Wang Yuan jollily said.
Zhou Qing Bai took the twin sister into his arms. She was currently awake this time. Playing with her eyes open. She looked super cute.
Lin Qing He smiled and responded: "That's not a problem. If you want the tea biscuit, take a few pieces back later. There are tea blocks, I'll give you one."
"You bought so much?" Wang Yuan uttered.
"I'm still pondering about opening a tea shop this year." Lin Qing He said.
This wasn't a joke. She really did have plans in this regard. As opening a wine shop or not, they'll discuss in the future. Since they already opened a cigarette shop, it wasn't too much to open a tea shop, right?
The profits of tobacco, alcohol and tea were notoriously high.
"Fourth Aunt, you got a business brain." Wang Yuan couldn't help but remark.
Lin Qing He smiled: "This doesn't count as business brain. It's better to do at this time. When we buy it to drink it, it is still buying. Buying it back and open a shop isn't a bad idea."
While drinking it, they can do business on the way. It can work.
"From then on, we will have to be regulars at the tea shop. Our family loves tea. Give me a discount when the time comes." Wang Yuan merrily spoke.
"Alright, give Boss Wang a 9.9% discount." Lin Qing He nodded.
Zhou Gui Lai, who was holding the twin younger brother, was ecstatic. Lin Qing He lectured him: "Laugh quieter. Don't scare him."
"How can he get scared so easily, mom? Don't judge by his young age. He will grow up into sturdy guy." Zhou Gui Lai stated.
Zhou Er Ni asked about her sister's matter.
"It was your aunt Weng who brought this matter up. She said it a long time ago. I didn't agree. But after a few more times, I budged and let Si Ni to give it a go. Have you seen him?" Lin Qing He asked.
"We have." Zhou Er Ni nodded.
"Just a little older." Wang Yuan commented. As for the rest, Wang Yuan didn't think there was any problem. His speech was unordinary. What's more, he retired from the force. Not the kind with bad temperament. He appeared upright.
"He is, but it's not a problem. It mainly depended on the two of them." Lin Qing He said.
This topic didn't continue. Wang Yuan and Zhou Er Ni stayed for dinner in the evening and left after eating.
Lin Qing He became free. The new semester started a little later this year. It was about ten days away, on the 20th of January.
Lin Qing He contemplated, should they go out to check the tea at the tea shop in the south? Ten days was enough.
"Nothing waiting until summer vacation?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
"Then what do you plan for these ten days?" Lin Qing He responded. She didn't know when she became a person who can't remain idle.
"Soak in the hot springs and burn incense in the temple. I heard that an ice rink being built in the suburbs this year." Zhou Qing Bai suggested.
"There's a skating rink? Who said it?" Lin Qing He questioned.
"A person who came to eat dumplings." Zhou Qing Bai answered: "But can't go this year. At the soonest, it'll ready around the end of the year."
Lin Qing He felt that there were more and more entertainment projects nowadays. The swimming pool, hot springs, and even the ice skating rink were coming out one after another.
Of course, there were discos and dance halls, which were quite a lot. Lin Qing He wasn't interested in going though. The children were also forbidden to go. It was too messy.
Lin Qing He knew that it wasn't a good time to go to the tea shop. Wait until the summer vacation and it'll be perfect time.
So she stayed idle at home. Every few days, they went to soak in the hot springs. Enjoying retirement life early.
Zhou Qing Bai left the dumpling shop to Second's care. As for Third, he grabbed his camera and wandered off somewhere with his two classmates.
"When the two of us retire in the future, it'll be like this?" Lin Qing He remarked. Completely nothing to do at all?
"It won't be like this once our daughter is born." Zhou Qing Bai put his arms around her and placed his hands on her stomach.
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