Chapter 571. Craving
Zhou Gui Lai and Zhou Xuan was quick and efficient. Still, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai called back a week later and got the dumpling shop's number.
Lin Qing He looked at the time right now and casually called back.
"Mom!" Zhou Gui Lai's voice came from the phone.
"How do you it's your mom? What if it was someone else?" Lin Qing He amusedly scolded.
"How is that possible? It must be you and Dad who'll call. No one else has contacted yet." Zhou Gui Lai laughed.
"How much did it cost?" Lin Qing He asked.
"A total of fourteen hundred or so." Zhou Gui Lai couldn't help but feel a little heartache.
"So expensive?" Lin Qing He hissed.
"It said it's a lot cheaper now. It cost six thousand yuan before." Zhou Gui Lai responded.
Simply a piggy-bank slaughter.
Lin Qing He murmured in her heart. Then she chatted about the brothers reforming the clothing stores.
"Mom, don't listen to what Grandmother and the other say. The business is much better now. The income has increased by nearly four thousand yuan last month!" Zhou Gui Lai whispered the last sentence.
Lin Qing He was surprised: "That much?"
"Ain't that right." Zhou Gui Lai proudly said: "I have seen it in the mall. The price was generally higher than ours. The quality may not necessarily be as good as ours. The styles aren't as novel as ours. So I just mentioned it and they gave a discount afterward."
"Naughty boy, don't fool around on your own. If there is something, discuss with your second brother." Although Lin Qing He was proud of her son's cleverness, it still needed to be restrained. That way, his ego won't exaggeratedly inflate.
"Not fooling around. I have seriously discussed everything I do with my second brother. The customers are all praising the shop's addition of two electric fans." Zhou Gui Lai declared.
Lin Qing He smiled.
"Off to one side." Zhou Xuan took over the phone and spoke, "Mom, how are you now?"
"Great. What problem can there be with your dad present?" Lin Qing He smiled.
"That's good. Don't worry about things at home. Everything is fine." Zhou Xuan assured.
Lin Qing He chatted with the two of them for a long time before hanging up the phone. They had spent more than ten yuan on the phone bill.
Zhou Qing Bai said, "I'll give them the number tomorrow."
Lin Qing He nodded, having a phone call is indeed pretty good, I thought it was too expensive before, and it was unnecessary. Now, if you install one, you can install one, but more than four thousand yuan is still too expensive.
Zhou Qing Bai went to leave his contact the next day. The Housing Management Bureau also got it jotted down.
In a blink of an eye, it had entered June.
Lin Qing He's belly was showing a bit now. Most obvious when taking a bath. But it was still not very visible in normal times.
So she can still join Zhou Qing Bai in small car as they explore the real estate.
However, it started to get hot in June. Lin Qing He didn't like to go out much.
Zhou Qing Bai went out to buy it by himself.
Old Madam Jiang brought a basket of tomatoes and said, "What is Young Zhou doing? I noticed he go out every day."
"Just tossing around." Lin Qing He replied. She took the tomatoes to wash and ate the tomatoes. "Young Geng have exams recently."
"All the exams are over. The results should come out in two days. The next exam should be the final exams." Old Madam Jiang smiled.
"He have made a lot of progress. He should be able to climb up a lot on the ranks." Lin Qing He said.
She thought Jiang Geng was average on other subjects. After all, his English was so poor. But on the contrary, Jiang Geng was only poor in English. On the rest, he was in the top ten in the class.
His English had always made his English teacher worry. To the unknown, they'll think he have an opinion against the English teacher.
After two days, the result was out. Jiang Geng entered the top 100 from one hundred and something.
His English had dragged his feet. Now he had improved by a full 25 points this time!
Lin Qing He rolled her eyes when she heard about it: "Just an improvement of twenty-five?"
"That's not bad." Although Jiang Geng was arrogant, he couldn't be arrogant in front of Lin Qing He. He uttered as he scratched his head.
In the past, he was in the tens or twenties percent in the test. This time he achieved 45. Wasn't it an improvement of 25?
"Keep working hard. This isn't great. My sons had never dipped below 90 in English." Lin Qing He said, "Don't dent my fame."
Old Madam Jiang wanted to laugh when hearing this. Then she glared at her grandson: "Did you hear? You aren't allowed to ruin your Auntie Lin's reputation!"
The corners of Jiang Geng's mouth twitched.
"Let's start today's study. I'm going to increase the difficulty. Basic points are easy to obtain. Fifty to sixty points are easy too. Seventy to eighty points up is another level." Lin Qing He stated.
She had previously told him memorize ten words a day before. Now he was still memorizing ten words every day but five phrases had been added.
She told him to recite two of her summary.
"Can you accept it?" Lin Qing He said.
"I can." Jiang Geng, who had tasted the sweet result, nodded.
If his English can reach more than 60 points, it will not drag the rest too much. Work harder in other subjects, he will definitely be able to go up in the rankings!
The one hour of teaching was finished quickly. Lin Qing He spoke, "I will give you another half an hour. Ask if you have any points you don't understand."
"Other subjects too?" Jiang Geng raised his eyebrows and stared at her.
"Okay." Lin Qing He raised an eyebrow.
It was just high school's first year's knowledge. She had learned everything in preparation for the college entrance examination. Although it had been a few years, she didn't forget everything.
So Jiang Geng came up with a difficult math problem. Lin Qing He solved it easily.
Jiang Geng was put in place. Then honestly he asked for guidance.
Once he left, old Madam Jiang spoke, "This stinky boy was spoiled before. He was an only child. It was afterward he gained a younger sister."
"It's okay. The young and vigorous are like this." Lin Qing He didn't mind. In fact, at her age, she like these young and wild youth, who were full of vigor and vitality.
After entering June, the weather was getting hotter and hotter. Lin Qing He wanted to eat popsicles. But because of the little one in her belly, she can only forgot it.
It was better to eat more tomatoes and fruits. Just resist with the popsicles.
"Make me a bowl of sesame glutinous rice balls." Lin Qing He had cravings and began to make things difficult for Zhou Qing Bai.
This wasn't really considered making things difficult. At least, Zhou Qing Bai was quite willing. He didn't know how to make sesame glutinous rice balls. He took it out to make. So Lin Qing He instructed him.
Zhou Qing Bai had big hands. The glutinous rice balls he made weren't small, but they taste good.
"If you like it, I will make you crushed peanut stuffing tomorrow." Zhou Qing Bai said after eating them too.
"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.
Although she got more and more craving, she still restrained her appetite. She ate a bowl of sesame-stuffed glutinous rice balls and stopped eating. The rest was eaten by Zhou Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai uttered: "I've gained almost ten jins since coming here."
"When we go back, lose it again." Lin Qing He didn't care about him. Since her craving was solved, let him solve the rest.
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Hai City's climate had entered monsoon climate. In June, it let Zhou Qing Bai have a glimpse of the southern climate. Especially mid-June.
The weather was really sultry and hot. The air pressure was low and extremely heavy rain occurred often.
He was even a little worried about his daughter's diapers and clothes getting moldy!
"It's been seven-eight days. Still, haven't stopped?" Zhou Qing Bai stood in the room and frowningly said.
"It's only been so long. I heard from Aunt Jiang that this's not impossible to occasionally rain for the whole half month." Lin Qing He munched on baked stuffed sesame biscuit, a specialty snack from the Hai City, as she indifferently uttered.
Anyway, they brought a lot of clothes over. Enough to change into. So no worries.
Zhou Qing Bai felt helpless. The weather in the south was really too much for people to adapt. Fortunately, he had brought a lot of clothes and underwear, otherwise he wouldn't have anything to change into for a while.
"Eat some. It's delicious." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Qing Bai sat down to eat with her, and spoke, "Do you like it?"
"I do." Lin Qing He nodded.
"I saw next door to there has pan-cooked mantou. The name here is not our kind of mantou. It seems pretty good too." Zhou Qing Bai mentioned.
"Then buy it next time to try. This is also a famous specialty snack." Lin Qing He nodded.
Zhou Qing Bai agreed. Then he rubbed her stomach and asked, "Have it disturbed you yet?"
"No." Lin Qing He calmly responded.
Zhou Qing Bai was a little disappointed. He still wanted to interact with his youngest daughter. After chatting with his wife for a while, he got up and went to the kitchen.
"Wife, how about having chicken noodle soup?" Zhou Qing Bai d.
"All right. Boil a plate of greens for me." Lin Qing He replied.
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded and made chicken soup and formed the noodles.
As for the boiled vegetables that his wife likes to eat, it was enough to wash it and scald it in boiling water before clipping it out. Then pour some soy sauce on it.
He was slightly unaccustomed to eating this. His wife liked to eat it though.
The couple ate chicken noodle soup at noon before taking a nap. Today, the rain only stopped in the evening.
Zhou Qing Bai breathed a sigh of relief. The weather finally cleared. Although it wasn't big, it was endless.
"Second and Third will be on vacation next month," Lin Qing He said.
"Let Third come over and Second stay there." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
Lin Qing He nodded. After dinner, she merrily waited for Jiang Geng to come and began to tutor him.
"Aunt Lin, I want to come every day during the summer vacation." Jiang Geng declared.
"Alright. My son is coming over during the summer vacation. You can ask him about any other subjects at that time." Lin Qing He nodded.
"Can he play basketball?" Jiang Geng asked.
"He knows both basketball and football." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.
"That's a bit outstanding," Jiang Geng remarked.
"Ain't that right? That's my son." Lin Qing He said.
"Not modest at all." Jiang Geng shook his head. He didn't think he was modest, but apparently this person was worst.
Lin Qing He grinned, "Do you have any chance of attaining 60 percent in the final exam."
In the end, it was starting blocks that was bad. The requirements weren't too high. Over 60 was pretty good.
"It should be a little difficult. So not very big." Jiang Geng responded.
"I taught you common sentences in English composition, as well as the basics at the beginning. Pay more attention to the grammar of cloze. Basically, the problem isn't too big." Lin Qing He said.
Jiang Geng stayed back to finish his revision before heading back. Old Madam Jiang and old Mister Jiang came to eat at their son's house today. Because it was Jiang Geng's sister, Jiang Yu's birthday.
Old Madam Jiang mentioned: "Eldest's wife, do you want Xiao Geng to recognize Young Zhou and Qing He as his god-parents?"
Xue Mei Li was taken aback. Then she immediately said: "Not a bad idea!" Then she looked at her man: "Child's dad, what do you think?"
She really found Lin Qing He pretty good. Zhou Qing Bai was a former soldier and both of them were from the capital.
Deputy Chief Jiang didn't expect his mom to have such a good impression of the other party and said, "It is possible. Don't know what they'll think?"
It was definitely good for his son to recognize a god-relative from the capital. No matter whether the child take his career path or not, he will have these relatives. Wasn't this another path?
"If you have no opinion, then I will ask Qing He when I go back." Old Madam Jiang grinned and looked at her grandson: "Xiao Geng, what is your opinion?"
Jiang Geng was a little embarrassed and uttered, "Do you want me to go to class without carrying fruits?"
"This kid. What are you saying? I find just bringing fruit isn't enough." Xue Mei Li responded.
How long did her son go for tuition? Adding it up, it hadn't reach two months. And his English score stably increased.
She was grateful. As long as his English can go up, it will be no problem to attend a good university in the future!
"Can't you hear it? He is partial to his godmother." Old Madam Jiang spoke with mirth.
So their family lowered the hammer on this matter first. Then they came back to talk to Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai.
"When I was eating there today, my daughter-in-law suddenly proposed that she wanted to form family connection. Get Xiao Geng to recognize you as godfather and godmother. I found it a good idea." Old Madam Jiang merrily mentioned.
Originally, it was her who brought up this matter. But she couldn't say that. It must be said that her daughter-in-law mentioned it.
Old Mister Jiang just watched TV. He had also came over with her. It can be seen that he attached great importance to this matter.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were naturally surprised.
The two looked at each other. Lin Qing He smiled and said, "Is this to letting us have Young Geng as our godson?"
"I'm just afraid that you and Young Zhou won't take a fancy to this. This child is a little naughty." Old Madam Jiang laughed.
"It's normal for a youth to be a bit arrogant. This child is kind-hearted. Does he himself agree? And his dad?" Lin Qing He said.
She didn't have a godson yet. It wasn't bad to accept a godson. After all, Jiang Family didn't have a low position. Jiang Geng's dad was still the deputy chief here. He will be promoted in the future.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had never said what industry or family background they owned in the capital. They only mentioned about the director of Bei University's foreign language department and three sons. Even like this, old Jiang Family was still willing to recognize them as god-relatives. Truly sincere.
"Since my daughter-in-law can come and tell me, then the two of them must have discussed it. Xiao Geng had blushingly said yes." Old Madam Jiang merrily responded.
"Alright then. As long as they are willing, then we will recognize this kind of god-relatives. We recognize him as our godson. We benefitted, so we invite you to this meal." Lin Qing He smiled.
"Xiao Geng gained a godfather and godmother. It is us who should host the meal." Old Mister Jiang stated.
"Let's not debate on this. Let's see which day we're free and come to gather at home?" Lin Qing He jollily spoke.
"The day after tomorrow, my son will have a day off. Xiao Geng will also be on vacation. We can group together then." Old Madam Jiang told.
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The recognizing god-relationship banquet was done at home.
Old Jiang's family bought food over and Zhou Qing Bai held the wooden spoon. Deputy Chief Jiang and Jiang Geng went in to help.
Lin Qing He, Xue Mei Li, the youngest daughter, Jiang Yu, old Mister Jiang, and old Madam Jiang sat in the yard.
Lin Qing He can converse and Xue Mei Li wasn't the kind who mince words. Because Lin Qing He had met her, she agreed when old Madam Jiang brought this up.
It was pretty great now that they interacted. Deputy Chief Jiang and Zhou Qing Bai have something in common to chat about. Deputy Chief Jiang used to be a soldier and had retired.
This banquet was naturally bountiful.
With a blushing face, Jiang Geng toasted Zhou Qing Bai. For Lin Qing He, it was water instead of wine. Then he solemnly kowtows three heads and changed his way of addressing, calling them godfather and godmother.
Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He both acknowledged him.
After this series of events, this god-relationship was established.
The two families can be regarded as relatives now.
It went without saying Lin Qing He briefed their family situation.
Hearing that the eldest son was in the army, the second son was in graduate school, and the third son was still in Bei University, Xue Mei Li was impressed: "You are too good at educating children."
All three sons were outstanding.
Lin Qing He smiled: "They are capable themselves. If not, I can't pull them up even with the whip."
"Still, you raised them well. Otherwise, how can there be a full of family of scholars?" Xue Mei Li mentioned: "By the way, my parents-in-law and I want to visit the capital."
"What's problem could there be? Wait until later. Just need to take the train over to there. I will get Second and Third pick up by car and go straight home." Lin Qing He responded.
Xue Mei Li smiled and said, "Then we will disturb you."
"What disturbance? It's better to interact more over there." Lin Qing He replied.
Zhou Qing Bai spoke: "There are a lot of recreational projects over there. Tourist attractions have been developed. There is no need to worry about food and accommodation when you're there."
Deputy Chief Jiang said, "We definitely go there."
"Of course we will. Your dad has been thinking about Heavenly Gate for most of his life. Now it's open up, we have to go and take a look." Old Madam Jiang followed up.
"Right." Old Mister Jiang nodded.
Lin Qing He said to Jiang Geng: "Study hard. If you are wiling, it's no problem for you to attend university in the capital. When you are there, your basic need will be covered by Godmother."
Xue Mei Li was extremely delighted. She liked Lin Qing He's straightforwardness. However, she was reluctant to let her son go to college in the capital. It wasn't a bad idea to explore around there.
"We got a phone over there. You can jot it down and can call us when you're going over there later." Lin Qing He told.
As she gave the phone number, Jiang Geng took a pen and paper to write it down.
After this, the banquet was over. Deputy Chief Jiang and Xue Mei Li took their children home.
In the evening, the couple chatted among themselves.
"Recognizing such relative is wonderful." Deputy Chief Jiang remarked.
"Isn't that right? Xiao Geng's godparents looks like frank people. Their sons are promising. Their home there have a telephone. This side, they got a car. The conditions in their home are much better than ours." Xue Mei Li said.
Naturally, her family's conditions weren't bad either. Her man was the deputy chief. At the end of this year, the chief director will be promoted. Her man will be promoted accordingly.
However, they still lacks the financial resources to install a phone or buy a car.
"Don't talk about that. It's mainly because the family style is good." Deputy Chief Jiang responded.
"I know. Just casually saying." Xue Mei Li uttered.
After this god-relationship banquet, the relationship between the two families was naturally closer. Jiang Geng basically came here every day to study. Occasionally he encountered Lin Qing He's second dinner after studying late and stayed back to join her.
Lin Qing He ate dinner at four o'clock and had another meal after seven o'clock. There were some snacking before going to bed.
She was adhering to the principle of eating small portions and more meals. That way it won't be easy to get fat.
Before the summer vacation, Zhou Qing Bai got his hands on two more shops. By this time, Lin Qing He looked pregnant. Her belly was already showing. When she was wearing summer clothes, one could see her belly. Her appetite had also increased visibly.
"Godmother, I heard Gran say, you're aiming for a younger sister?" Jiang Geng said.
"The three in front of you are all elder brothers. Your godfather wants to a daughter so much he gone mad. So we put effort and fulfill his long-cherished wish." Lin Qing He responded as she lazily leaned the chair.
Don't know this chair's name
This chair was bought specially by Zhou Qing Bai and was placed in the yard for her to lie down.
Jiang Geng smiled and then continued to study.
The two brothers Zhou Xuan and Zhou Gui Lai finally came into agreement and decided that Zhou Gui Lai come .
Zhou Qing Bai went to the train station to pick him up. He had drove the car. After Zhou Gui Lai saw the small car, he was completely dumbfounded.
"Dad, is this our car?" Zhou Gui Lai excitedly exclaimed.
"En." Zhou Qing Bai answered him very coldly.
"I can learn to drive next year!" Zhou Gui Lai said immediately.
His eldest and second brothers can both drive. He was the only one who can't. Of course, he wants to learn, but his parents said that he can't learn until he's 18. So he still don't know how to.
Zhou Qing Bai ignored him and drove over their area.
When the father and son came back, old Madam Jiang was talking to Lin Qing He in the yard.
"My third child is here." Lin Qing He merrily uttered when she heard the sound of the car.
Old Madam Jiang said: "Then I got to see him." Old Madam Jiang smiled as she went to give her greeting. She saw the tall Zhou Gui Lai carrying his luggage.
"Oh, I thought Qing Bai was tall enough. Isn't Third only seventeen? Why is he so tall?" Old Madam Jiang uttered in surprise.
Don't look at Zhou Gui Lai's age. He wasn't any shorter than his dad.
"Dad, who is this granny?" Zhou Gui Lai looked at his dad hesitantly.
"Greet Granny Jiang." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
"Granny Jiang." Zhou Gui Lai complied.
Old Madam Jiang acknowledged him and urged: "Come in. Your mom is waiting."
Zhou Gui Lai entered with his luggage and saw his mom lazily lying on the chair. Her belly became bigger and her body became more round. En, it seem that she was nurtured well by his dad.
"Third, you're here," Lin Qing He said.
"Mom, how do you feel?" Zhou Gui Lai came over after putting the luggage on the ground.
"Very good. You must be tired, go take a shower first." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Gui Lai smelled the smell on his body. The weather here was much hotter, so he went to wash up.
Old Madam Jiang chatted with Lin Qing He, "This height is really tall. And he'll still grow later."
"His eldest brother is about 1.9 meters. At this rate, he should be about the same as his eldest brother." Lin Qing He beamed.
Second wasn't as scarily tall, about 1.86 meters. He no longer grew now. Still, this height was just right. Eldest and Third were really tall.
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At old Madam Jiang's age, they liked such a young man. They looked very energetic.
"He must be very tired from the journey. I'm going to buy groceries. Don't cook here. Come over and have a meal with us." Old Madam Jiang stated.
"Let Qing Bai get the groceries. Auntie, go and see if Mei Li and the others are free. If they are, call them over here to eat together." Lin Qing He spoke.
"Auntie, go call. I'll go buy." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Aunt Jiang smiled agreed. She went to call them. Deputy Chief Jiang wasn't at home. He received a call. There was a place with public safety problem. So he didn't come back for dinner.
Coincidentally, Xue Mei Li didn't need to cook now. She brought her few-year-old daughter Jiang Yu and her son Jiang Geng over.
Zhou Qing Bai went grocery shopping. Zhou Gui Lai picked up an apple and peeled it for his mom. He spoke, "Mom, you bought a car here? How are you going to drive it back later? I heard there public safety concern outside! "
There weren't at this time. The first highway will be built in 1988.
"If it's not safe, then sell it. Go to the capital and buy another one." Lin Qing He responded.
"Such a tyrant move?" Zhou Gui Lai laughed.
Lin Qing He said, "It's your father who likes to toss around. I hadn't approve of buying it. He insisted that it might be useful to when going to the hospital."
"It's all right. It's the first time my dad has experienced this. He wasn't there to accompany ours before." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Although all three brothers had grown up this way, the felt their dad had picked up the bargain. When he returned, they were all big. What did he understand?
It was inevitable to be nervous.
Lin Qing He didn't say anything. If it was unsafe outside, she wouldn't agree to driving it back. The road wasn't easy travel. Lin Qing He didn't dare to imagine if any accident occurs.
So when the childbirth is over and it is time to return, they can sell simply it. Although they would lose money, at least they had bought a lot of shops and houses. So they had profited.
"By the way, who is that friendly Granny Jiang?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.
Lin Qing He told him about the god-relationship. Once she finished, he understood. At this time, Mei Li, Jiang Geng, and Jiang Yu arrived.
"This is Auntie Xue?" Zhou Gui Lai stood up and smiled.
"This is Third? So tall?" Xue Mei Li asked in surprise.
She and Deputy Chief Jiang weren't short. She was about 1.6m tall, while Deputy Chief Jiang was a bit under 1.8m tall. She was definitely shocked when seeing Zhou Gui Lai's height now.
"Not tall." Zhou Gui Lai grinned. Then he looked at Jiang Geng: "Is this my god-brother?"
"Third Brother." Jiang Geng was a little embarrassed, but still he greeted.
"Before I came, I didn't expect that I would gain a god-brother and didn't prepare a gift for you. If you have time tomorrow, take me around. I will make up for it, when you find something you like." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Jiang Geng was only two years younger than him. He was fifteen this year and was a little over 1.7m tall. Which wasn't short. Naturally, he appeared much shorter if he walk with Zhou Gui Lai.
Zhou Gui Lai hooked his shoulders and they looked like two brothers.
Lin Qing He amusedly scolded: "Don't make fun of Xiao Geng. You two brothers get to know each other first. Don't act so familiar."
Of the three sons, Third was the most sociable. Especially easy to become close with. No matter who, he can converse with them.
"What act familiar? He's my god-brother." Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "Second Brother said I can only stay here for half a month. After half a month, I have to go back and replace him. At that time, Xiao Geng, would you come with me? Go and stay in the capital for a few days and then return with your second brother."
Jiang Geng wanted to. He hadn't been to the capital before. So he turned at his mom.
"Go back and ask your dad. If your dad approve, then I have nothing to say." Xue Mei Li merrily said.
It can be considered that seen old Zhou family's inherited trait. They were all so hospitable and open.
Jiang Geng was overjoyed. His mom agreed, so his dad agreed too.
"If you want to go, bring Uncle Jiang. Uncle Jiang has always wanted to go to Heavenly Gate. Third, you can take more pictures," Lin Qing He spoke.
"I brought my camera with me. I will take a picture of you first. Last time, you and Dad came, you forgot to bring it. Mom, you have to keep your pregnancy photos!" Zhou Gui Lai declared.
He went in and took the camera out. Lin Qing He didn't want to take pictures: "I'm so fat. don't take pictures."
"Not fat, Mom. You are called plump. If you were born in the Tang Dynasty, you would have to be the second concubine Yang. Extremely pretty." Zhou Gui Lai coaxed.
"There isn't a word of truth from your mouth." Lin Qing He amusedly scolded. Still, she also got up to take a group photo.
"Take pictures? I haven't changed my clothes." Xue Mei Li felt shy.
"Auntie Xue, you have such a good aura. No matter, where you stand, you are a wonderful scenery. So you don't need to specially change clothes." Zhou Gui Lai's comforting words smoothly rolled out.
Xue Mei Li felt extremely happy.
Lin Qing He was sighed. She remembered that the stinky third child was a master flirter. Just listen to what he said.
Zhou Gui Lai asked Jiang Geng to call his grandparents from next door to come over to take a photo together. He said, "I will wash out two more."
Zhou Qing Bai came back from buying groceries. Zhou Gui Lai went over to help him. Young Geng went to call people.
"Uncle Jiang, Third is here for half a month. He will go back and change with his second brother. Would you like to join Xiao Geng and go back with him? Stay there for a few days first. Afterward, come back with Second." Lin Qing He and Xue Mei Li watched Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain. Then she spoke with old Mister Jiang.
"Alright. We'll stay there for a few days when the time comes. I'll go and look around." At this, old Mister Jiang answered without a second thought.
"Go by yourself?" Old Madam Jiang couldn't help utter.
"Then you want to follow along?" Old Mister Jiang looked at her.
"It's an good idea to go together. The weather is good now. It will be cold later. Won't be convenient to go out." Old Madam Jiang stated.
"Together then." Lin Qing He nodded.
So what was originally Jiang Geng going over became grandparents and grandchild going together. Still, it wasn't a problem.
Gang Zi had already moved out to live with his eldest brother. Let Second and Third place live in their room. It will be no problem for the grandparents and grandchild to stay in the room next door.
Lin Qing He asked why Deputy Chief Jiang hadn't come yet.
"He will be busy until eight or nine o'clock tonight. Our area is well managed, but the one in front is rather chaotic." Xue Mei Li told.
"I heard that someone was robbing on a motorcycle earlier. So be careful when you go out." Old Mister Jiang warned.
Lin Qing He knew that 1980s and 1990s was a chaotic period. After the first three years of 80's crackdown, it was actually much better now. Before, it was truly chaotic. People blocked the road and committed daylight robbery.
It was due to the opening up, the gangsters, who were suppressed, began to feel fearless. This was caused by shortage of jobs after returning to the city.
There were many reasons. But in general, the current big cities were relatively stable.
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When it comes to the future generations' public safety, it was flawless. Especially in big cities There are surveillance everywhere. Dare to stir trouble and see what happen?
For now, there wasn't much to say.
The father and sons prepared dinner. Then they gathered together to eat.
Deputy Chief Jiang went home early today. He went home at half past seven and hadn't eaten yet. However, he didn't see his wife and children when he got home.
He came over to his parents' side. Before he heading in, he noticed Zhou's house was brightly lit and lively.
It was clear his wife and children were there.
"I thought you will come home at 8 or 9 o'clock. Why so fast today?" Xue Mei Li asked.
"This is my third child, Xiao Geng's dad." Zhou Qing Bai introduced his son to Deputy Chief Jiang.
"Uncle Jiang." Zhou Gui Lai stood up and greeted.
Deputy Chief Jiang smiled and remarked, "The tiger father has no dog sons."
"I like these words." Zhou Gui Lai brazenly said.
Lin Qing He amusedly scolded before asking Deputy Chief Jiang: "Have you eaten? We have eaten but there are still noodles. If you haven't eaten it, heat up a bowl for you?"
"No need to go through such trouble. I'll go home and eat." Deputy Chief Jiang smilingly declined.
"We've stayed long enough. We'll go back first." Xue Mei Li followed.
"It's not a problem. Just cooking some noodles." Lin Qing He responded.
However, Deputy Chief Jiang didn't stay to eat in the end. He brought his wife and children home. Old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang stayed for a while and went back after eight o'clock.
Only the family of three were left in the house.
"I didn't know that Dad and Mom gained more relatives after coming here." Zhou Gui Lai spoke.
"Old Jiang Family isn't bad. Pretty good to interact with them." Lin Qing He said.
Moreover, a lot of real estate has been set up here. At that time, we'll need someone to help manage it. The rest can be forgotten but Lin Qing He wanted this house to be take care of.
"En. With relatives here, we can rest assured about Mom's pregnancy," Zhou Gui Lai nodded.
"Since you're already here in person, why bring the camera. Don't you find it heavy?" Lin Qing He saw that he was going to change the film again. It was obvious that he was going to go out tomorrow.
"I brought it here specially. Dad, take two photos of my mom every day. Keep track of all her pregnancy progress. I will show them to my sister in the future. She will definitely love it." Zhou Gui Lai stated.
He wanted to have a picture of him in her stomach, but one got to be realistic. They used to be too poor. It was wonderful enough that his mom can take them brothers to take pictures every year as a tradition.
So no need to think about pregnancy photos.
Although they can't, their future sister can.
Zhou Qing Bai approved, while Lin Qing He protested: "Take what picture? You can take all you want by yourself when she is born in the future."
She was out of shape now. So why keep them?
"Beautiful. Take one picture a day." Zhou Qing Bai found it was a good idea.
Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll and turned to Third: "You've travelled for a day, go and rest."
"Not tired." Zhou Gui Lai responded. Then talked about the family business. Basically there was nothing to worry about: "I went to let Grandfather and Grandmother know. Grandmother wanted to kill a chicken and get me to bring it over. I thought about the weather. It's still easy for it go off even when placed with ice, so I didn't bring it."
"There is a market here. Not necessary to bring a chicken from far away." Lin Qing He said.
"I thought so too. I didn't bring it." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.
"Go rest early. I'll get Xiao Geng take you around tomorrow. It's a rare trip over." Lin Qing He told.
Zhou Gui Lai nodded and went to sleep in his room.
Lin Qing He had a little supper, brushed her teeth, and then fell asleep with Zhou Qing Bai.
Early the next morning, Zhou Gui Lai, who had breakfast, waited for Jiang Geng to come. He was going to take his third brother for a stroll.
Jiang Geng hadn't been to many places. That didn't matter. They'll explore together.
They won't go home for lunch. Just staying out to play. Third came to Hai City for a holiday. Lin Qing He let him be. After all, she didn't need him for anything. Since he will go to do business in the future, it was pretty good to explore around Hai City to raise his horizons.
Zhou Qing Bai said: "We have to have a girl." It was useless to have a son. They keep going out all day. Daughter are more caring and can stay by old father and mother's side.
Lin Qing He didn't talk about this with him. Seeing that the weather was good today, she spoke, "Should we go to the old district for a walk?"
"No need. I've been there." Zhou Qing Bai responded.
"When did you go?" Lin Qing He looked at him in surprise.
"A short while ago. No one wanted to sell at that side for the time being. I'm thinking about going to see it later." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
Lin Qing He nodded and then followed Zhou Qing Bai to the hospital for a check-up.
There was nothing much. However when Zhou Qing Bai went to the doctor with the examination report, someone unexpectedly called her: "Qing He?"
Lin Qing He turned around and saw a middle-aged man. Not tall, but a bit familiar.
"You don't recognize me? I'm Chen Shan." Well, wasn't this middle-aged man Chen Shan?
Lin Qing He remembered now. Her heart muttered that this was really meeting enemy on a narrow road. This Chen Shan was the scum who wanted to abduct her from the countryside, right?
He was also admitted into uni back then. The first batch of students who passed the exam. Afterward, he left. Before leaving, he got beaten by her second child because he confessed something non-existent and Second witnessed it. .
She thought that after the college entrance examination that year, they would probably never see each other again in this life. Unexpectedly, she didn't expect to meet again.
"Why are you here?" Lin Qing He looked at him and said.
After these seven or eight years, this one aged a lot. She didn't even recognize him for a while.
Although she didn't recognize him, Chen Shan recognized her as soon as he saw her. He left in the winter of '77, the year of the college entrance examination. Eight years had passed, but her appearance hadn't changed much. Not only has it not changed, her aura improved. Her whole being seem to radiate with a glow.
"My home is in Hai City. I had applied to come here after graduation." Chen Shan tried to make himself look more refined and answered.
Lin Qing He nodded. She didn't talk anymore.
Chen Shan wanted to say a few more words with her and spoke: "Why are you here? I remember you were admitted to the capital."
"Come here to explore around." Lin Qing He glanced at him.
Zhou Qing Bai came out soon. Seeing Zhou Qing Bai, Chen Shan felt quite ashamed. He didn't expect Zhou Qing Bai to be there. Especially, since this countryman hadn't changed much over the years.
He appeared a lot tougher. When standing next to Lin Qing He, he didn't deserve her at all!
"Let's go." Lin Qing He called Zhou Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai glanced coldly at Chen Shan before leaving with his wife.
Chen Shan watched their departing backs. He pursed his lips. After a while, he could only turn around and head for another ward.
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The ward that Chen Shan entered had an old lady lying down. Her face seemed a bit mean. When she saw him coming, she immediately began to howl: "You still have a conscience to see this old lady? Aren't you on your wife's side? It was said sons were raised to guard against old age. After finally raising a son like you, you are on an outsider's side!"
Chen Shan hurriedly said: "Mom, don't talk about this. Aren't you putting me on the spot?"
"What putting you on the spot? You have been away for so many years. Once you came back, you brought back a fiery one back. Is this being filial to me? This is wishing me to die sooner. Since I was hospitalized yesterday, she hasn't seen a wink of me. Do she think she superior after giving birth a money-wasting thing for our old Chen Family?" Old Madam Chen scolded.
Yesterday she had a big fight with her daughter-in-law after tolerating each other for a long time. Then her daughter-in-law, who married in from another province, refused to bow her head. She pretended to fall and entered the hospital.
But from yesterday to today, her daughter-in-law did not bring her granddaughter here for half a step.
Old Madam Chen was full of hate.
Old Chen family was going to end their household registration with this woman.
"I don't care. I can't afford such an unfilial daughter-in-law. You go divorce her!" Old Madam Chen sent out her wanted list and declared.
"Mom, look at what kind of society it is now. Still want old-age divorce?" Chen Shan responded.
"Then file a divorce. Divorce her, let her go wherever she came from. Then you marry another one and give birth a grandson. Let her take that money-wasting girl out!" Old Madam Chen stated.
"Alright, you old thing. You dare to ask Chen Shan to divorce me!" At this moment, the door banged. It was kicked open.
Afterward, a big row occurred. Many people gathered around.
Chen Shan squeezed out of the crowd with a numb expression. He came out to see if he could run into Lin Qing He again.
Unfortunately, he didn't encounter her. She had left.
This made Chen Shan a little discouraged. Back then, if she was willing to go with him, she would definitely be able to give birth to a son for his old Chen Family with her ability.
Besides, she was highly educated. She would surely be able to have a good job. Moreover, with her intelligence, she can mediate the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. The pressure on him won't be so heavy...
Lin Qing He, who had already returned home, didn't know that this scum could still have such thought.
She was still frowning when she got home. She thought she would never see Chen Shan again in her life, but unexpectedly she did.
Looking at him, it was obvious that he had a bad life. Still, she was happy if he had a bad life. His age was much younger than Zhou Qing Bai, but he looked older than Zhou Qing Bai.
He was a weak chicken before and was still a weak chicken now.
The only thing that made Lin Qing He frown was that she could still run into Chen Shan even now. Would the legendary female lead still encounter with her third child?
Because the original plot was messed up by her, that one hadn't appeared even until now.
That was a calamity. Her third child was fascinated until half-dead.
Lin Qing He's mind became more chaotic as she pondered about these things. Then she fell asleep in bed.
Zhou Qing Bai took in how heavy his wife's expression was. His wife didn't say, so he didn't know what was going on. It was obvious his wife had worries.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't say much. He started to make something to eat. Lin Qing He slept and felt much better. When Third come back, she would talk to him.
Zhou Qing Bai brought in a bowl of clear soup. Lin Qing He drank the clear soup and said, "Why have I slept for so long?"
They got back after nine o'clock. Right now, it was almost half past eleven.
"The person you met. What did he say to you?" Zhou Qing Bai sat down and asked.
To be honest, Zhou Qing Bai didn't lack this confidence. His wife would never set her eyes on the like of Chen Shan.
But his wife was obviously not happy after meeting him.
Lin Qing He told him that she wasn't from here and had came from later generations. After getting along days and nights, she didn't want to be too restricted. So she told him after identifying his character.
But getting Lin Qing He to tell him that this was the setting of a book? Lin Qing He felt that this was really challenging this man's three views.
So she never intended to say it.
"He didn't say anything. Just greeted me a bit and said that he didn't expect to see me here." Lin Qing He told.
Zhou Qing Bai looked at her.
Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll: "What's the matter? Do you think I have anything to say to him? A weak chicken. Looking at him, you will know that he have a miserable life. He looked much older than you." Reaching this point, Lin Qing He smiled. She patted Zhou Qing Bai's face and said: "Maintain it well. Don't let yourself age too fast. Otherwise, it won't be just me. Your daughter won't like you when she come out in the future."
Zhou Qing Bai laughed.
The encounter with Chen Shan was a warning for Lin Qing He, who had a long and good life. She felt that the people they should meet would always be appear.
So Lin Qing He waited for Third to come home and called him over.
"Mom, this big Hai City is really prosperous. I took a lot of pictures." Zhou Gui Lai merrily spoke.
Lin Qing He grinned, "Since you like, take more photos. Capture the characteristics of Hai City."
Zhou Gui Lai nodded.
Soon Lin Qing He changed the topic: "Our family also has a rule. It's okay to date. But if you found someone good, you have to bring her back before you get in deep. By the way, Mom had got your fortune told. You aren't suitable to marry girls surnamed Zhong."
Zhou Gui Lai had poured himself a glass of water to drink. He sprayed it out directly after hearing these words.
Zhou Qing Bai brought out black rice cakes for his wife then. He coldly glanced at his son.
Zhou Gui Lai quickly explained: "No, don't get me wrong. Dad, I'm not..."
Lin Qing He munched on black rice cakes. Zhou Gui Lao spoke, "Mom, why did you say this to me all of a sudden? Surnamed Zhong girl isn't suitable for me? Which fortuneteller said this? It feels very unreliable."
"What unreliable? Some fortune-tellers have real skills. Ask your dad. An old fortune-teller said your dad will have a daughter. I didn't believe it, while your dad did. Now look at my belly? I can still be pregnant at this age." Lin Qing He persuaded.
"That incredible?" Zhou Gui Lai was surprised.
Zhou Qing Bai looked at him: "Listen to what your mom said."
Lin Qing He gave her man a loving gaze before turning back to her son: "Do you hear? As long as it's surnamed Zhong, she's not suitable for you. No matter how kind or excellent she is, you can't stick to her."
The female lead's name was Zhong Qing and her third son fell in love with her at first sight. After that, he met with calamity.
Although this situation was different from the original plot, Lin Qing He was someone who was afraid of the rope for tens years after being bitten by a snake. The male lead was fine. He and her eldest were on the same wavelength, so she wasn't that biased.
But this female lead can't do it. She's cause trouble left and right.
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Zhou Gui Lai was very helpless. His mom was a very modern and progressive person. But for some unknown reason, she took this matter very seriously.
So Zhou Gui Lai kept it in mind. Alright, won't marry a girl surnamed Zhong. No matter if she looks like a goddess or is as capable as a police flower, he won't get involved.
Lin Qing He was extremely grateful for his promise.
Listen to what this brat was saying. Police flower!
Wasn't that person a police flower?
Sure enough, she must take precaution. If not, one day they get entangled, it will be too late for her to be Queen Mother of Western Heaven and draw a Milky Way to separate them.
"Eat some black rice cake. Your dad recently learned to make it." Lin Qing He shared a piece of cake with him.
Zhou Gui Lai ate a piece and said, "My dad is more and more like a home daddy now. He's capable of all kind of skills."
"So marrying your dad is the most correct choice I made in my life. Your dad is a good man." Lin Qing He responded and looked at Zhou Qing Bai.
The corners of Zhou Qing Bai's mouth raised slightly. Zhou Gui Lai was fed a bite of dog food.
All right. He lost. He lost.
Zhou Gui Lai, the third child, came to play for half a month. He was basically out and about every day. At first, he had to bring Jiang Geng with him for two or three days. After that, he would basically not be at home.
He had changed a lot of film and washed out a lot of photos.
He stored them into his newly bought photo album. Jiang Geng received a share of few photos. The ones which were taken by Zhou Gui Lai when they went out together. They had asked passers-by to take pictures with them.
He had got his hands on his third brother's photos and seen what he had taken. It was everything. He even took pictures of people pulling a cart.
The guy pulling the cart was wiping sweat and showed his big white teeth with a giant smile. Zhou Gui Lai had asked for permission when taking these photos. They were delighted to be taken.
Jiang Geng's mouth twitched as he looked at it, and said, "Third Brother, how come you take so many of these photos?"
"You don't understand. We are developing so fast now and will definitely be changing with each passing day. By then, these old scenery will not be seen. If you take photos of it now, our children and grandchildren will be able to see the 80s capital and the 80s Hai City." Zhou Gui Lai explained.
"Because of this?" Jiang Geng uttered.
"This is very valuable." Zhou Gui Lai nodded.
Jiang Geng commented, "I saw the film you bought for washing out the photos cost a lot." In one go, many films were used.
"This is nothing. I can earn it back in the future." Zhou Gui Lai disagreed. Then he patted Jiang Geng on the shoulder and said: "Brother ah, we can't care about these little money. We have to look into the long term. Look into the future, these old things are valuable. Just look at the old things from the past. Aren't they all antiques now?"
Jiang Geng couldn't find a reason to refute.
"Do you have a stamp collection?" Zhou Gui Lai asked him.
"No." Jiang Geng shook his head.
"I have, but I don't own many. I can't give it to you. If you want to see it, I can show it to you. It's all good things." Zhou Gui Lai said.
Lin Qing He, who closed her eyes to nap, opened her eyes when she heard the words and looked at him, "Third, you collected stamps? When did this start?"
"I started when I was in college. It was hard to get my hands on the old version." Zhou Gui Lai said.
"How old?" Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.
"It's the Chairman's commemorative stamps. The quadruple set." Zhou Gui Lai triumphantly answered.
"That got large circulation. It won't be worth much money in the future." Lin Qing He told.
"There are valuable stamps?" Jiang Geng asked in puzzlement.
"Of course there is. There is a stamp that is extremely rare now. I can't find it no matter what." Zhou Gui Lai replied.
"Which stamp?" Jiang Geng said.
"The country's mountains and rivers are red." Zhou Gui Lai told.
Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows: "You know this one?"
"I know. I have collected a lot of other stamps, but I haven't collected this stamp. I can't find it anywhere." Zhou Gui Lai helplessly expressed.
"I collected it." Lin Qing He said calmly.
That stamp was issued in 1968. Lin Qing He collected a lot of stamps shortly after coming here. At that time, she didn't hope to be able to collect that kind of stamps in a small county. Still, she was lucky enough. She didn't encounter it on the first trip. While she did, when she asked the second time.
She got four in her hand.
The prices of other stamps weren't so high. But the country's mountain and river are red was said to be worth several million in the future.
It was more valuable than the gold she had collected.
Zhou Gui Lai was stunned. His mom had actually collected a rare stamp like the country's mountain and river are red?
"Mom, why haven't I heard about this before?" Zhou Gui Lai blurted.
"What haven't heard? When you were small and ignorant, you went to the cupboard to find sweets and almost broke my stamps. I put it away at that time." Lin Qing He muttered.
Zhou Gui Lai laughed: "Wasn't I still young then? I don't even remember it."
"I kept it in my wallet. Stored it really well. If you want, I can show it to you." Lin Qing He said.
Though she was reluctant to give it, it was find to make him drool.
"I'll go get your wallet for you, Mom!" Zhou Gui Lai yelled.
He went in and took out his mom's wallet. Lin Qing He opened it and took out one from the space. It was intact and brand new. It had been kept in her space after all.
Zhou Gui Lai's eyes were shocking: "I didn't expect that you collected it, Mom. This can't do, I got to take a picture and keep it!"
He went in to get the camera. Jiang Geng held it and said, "Godmother, is this stamp so rare?"
"It is quite rare. From the '68. Now it's 1985. Count how many years ago is it." Lin Qing He replied.
"It's been many years. Why is it still so new." Jiang Geng pointed out.
"I kept it well." Lin Qing He told.
Zhou Gui Lai had already taken out the stamps and took two photos. Only then was he content to return the stamps to his mom, "Mom, did you collect the other stamps?"
"Basically have each edition." Lin Qing He raised her eyebrows.
Admiration instantly dispalyed on Zhou Gui Lai's face: "Mom, your interest is really tasteful!"
Jiang Geng laughed at the side. His third brother was such a flatterer. Zhou Gui Lai turned to him: "God-brother, go back and prepare. I'm leaving tomorrow."
"Not staying for a few more days?" Jiang Geng had high interest in going to the capital.
"No. Second Brother would be angry. He won't trust me in the future." Zhou Gui Lai responded.
"Alright then. I'll go back and pack my things." Jiang Geng nodded.
"Just bring your English textbook. Leave the rest, since you basically won't use it." Lin Qing He told him.
"Okay." Jiang Geng responded and went back.
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Old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang took Jiang Geng with them and followed Third back to the capital to explore.
Third brought them to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. Naturally, he introduced them.
Mother Zhou was quite delighted and said, "Thanks to your help and care since Fourth's wife gone over to there."
"It's nothing. We weren't much help." Aunt Jiang smiled.
"I wonder if they can get used to it over there?" Mother Zhou asked.
"They became used to it. Don't worry." Old Madam Jiang nodded without annoyance.
Zhou Gui Lai showed his grandmother the pictures he brought back: "Look, Grandmother. My parents and the other. They have gained a lot of weight over there."
Mother Zhou held the photos and looked at it. She was overjoyed when she saw the photo. She grinned, "The two of them have gone so far. And got no acquaintance. My heart is full of worry."
Zhou Gui Lai didn't say anything. There was basically nothing to worry about.
His dad can drive all the way to the seafood market to buy seafood back every three to five days. Those big prawns and fresh fish were exceptionally refreshing when stewed as soup. His mom was well care for by his dad.
Father Zhou played chess with old Mister Jiang as they chatted. It was almost dinner time. As expected, Zhou Xuan and Si Ni came over not long later.
Gang Zi and Hu Zi were hawking together. So they will be back later. Since they won't come back so quickly, their meal were set aside.
Zhou Gui Lai introduced old Mister Jiang couple and god-brother Jiang Geng. Zhou Xuan greeted them. Then he said "Tomorrow, you will take care of the shop, Third. I will take Grandpa Jiang and the others around."
"Okay." Zhou Gui Lai responded.
Second became the tour guide. Old Mister Jiang, old Madam Jiang, and Jiang Geng took a trip around the capital.
As for accommodation, they stayed in the apartment. No need to go to the guest house.
Three days later, Zhou Xuan took old Mister Jiang, old Madam Jiang, and Jiang Geng back on the road to Hai City.
Although it was a little tiring, old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang were satisfied. Even more so for Jiang Geng.
Hai City was a big city. Still, this was the first time they went to the capital. They got to see the Heavenly Gate that were drawn on the book. The great city of thousands of miles.
Second Brother asked people to help take a lot of photos. All for commemoration.
Coming here, he had old Mister Jiang and the other lead the way. He can just follow. Once arrived, he can see that his parents' little life wasn't bad at all.
When he came, his mother was eating shrimp dumplings. Sea shrimp dumplings. They were all big and fresh. Zhou Qing Bai drove to buy them early this morning.
"Dad, Mom." After stepping in, Zhou Xuan merrily greeted.
Lin Qing He was surprised: "Here so soon? Your grandfather Jiang and other didn't play for a few more days?"
Jiang Geng came in with him. As for his grandparents, they went back first. Hearing this, he said, "Godmother, we had played for three days. We have seen the sights and took many photos."
"Alright then." Lin Qing He smiled.
"Call your grandparents to come over and have a meal." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
"I'll go call." Jiang Geng nodded. He went. Zhou Qing Bai went into the kitchen to work away. Zhou Xuan sat next to his mom and stared his mother's belly.
Them brothers were already this big. Back when they were small, they were young. They were born relatively close. Basically hadn't seen their mother when she was pregnant. This time he saw.
"Is your old mom fat and ugly now?" Lin Qing He fed a shrimp dumpling to her second son and sighed lightly.
"I heard from Third say that Mom's belly is a lot bigger and is extraordinarily beautiful when he got back. I didn't believe it at first. But now I see, I really believed it. There's some people who are specially beautiful when pregnant." Zhou Xuan said sensibly while eating shrimp dumplings.
Lin Qing He amusedly barked: "Both brothers have the same virtue, not a word of truth." Third was same. Although he often went out to play, he praised her whenever he was free. Saying that she was pretty and she was beautiful. Saying she still looked good while pregnant.
Although it sounded so flowery, it was still pleasing to the ear, right?
"It's all the truth," Zhou Xuan smilingly maintained.
Lin Qing He urged, "Go take a wash first. In a bit, it'll be dinner."
Zhou Xuan went in with his bag. He took a change of clothes and then scooped water to take a wash. Lin Qing He continued to eat shrimp dumplings with great appetite.
These days, if she wasn't eating, she was sleeping. She was really depraved.
However, the weather was sultry. She was only interested in going out in the evening and in the morning every day. Otherwise, she really don't want to go out.
Old Mister Jiang, old Madam Jiang, and Jiang Geng took a bath before coming over.
Zhou Qing Bai cooked noodles. One large bowl for each person. It was cooked with tomatoes and eggs, shrimp and pork.
"I thought you would have to play for a few more days but unexpectedly you're back already." Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai had eaten. They watched them eating now.
"Second had wanted us to take to other places, but the weather is too hot. We just explored the most interesting place. We'll go later when we have time." Old Mister Jiang responded.
"Old Sister was really friendly. We went over and she killed chickens for us to eat." Old Madam Jiang jollily said.
She was younger than Mother Zhou. That was to why she calling her old (elder) sister.
Lin Qing He knew who she was talking about, nodded and said, "Should kill the chickens and treat you." Then she asked Jiang Geng: "Did you ask your second brother to take you to Bei University and Qing University for a walk?"
"Yes. I had took photos at the gate to commemorate." Jiang Geng slurped the noodles and smiled.
After eating here, Jiang Geng was able to go back. Still, Jiang Geng told Zhou Xuan that he would come over for breakfast tomorrow and take him around after eating.
Deputy Chief Jiang, Xue Mei Li and the youngest daughter were all at home. They didn't expect him to come back so soon. When they opened the door and saw their son, they were shocked.
"Why back so soon? Did your grandparent come back?" Xue Mei Li asked.
"All back. Grandfather and Grandmother are tired, so they didn't come over." Jiang Geng took off his backpack as he spoke. His hand was carrying a bag of specialties from the capital. His second brother bought it and told him to bring it. .
"Go and make him something to eat." Deputy Chief Jiang said.
"I have eaten it. Godfather made me noodles. A big bowl full of shrimps, meat and eggs. I'm stuffed." Jiang Geng spoke. Then he took out the money from his backpack: "Over there, Second Brother and Third Brother were rushing to pay the bill. I didn't spend any money. Mom, I return it to you."
"This having fun, eating, and bringing gifts back. That can't do, no?" Xue Mei Li was really embarrassed, uttered.
"I also felt like that. But Second Brother and Third Brother said that there is no reason for me to pay when I go to the capital." Jiang Geng told as he scratched his head.
He really liked his godparents' family. The god-brothers were also cheerful and open-minded.
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Deputy Chief Jiang and Xue Mei Li listened and also felt helpless.
"By the way, Second brother is here. Tomorrow I will go around with Second Brother. Godmother instructed to go to have dinner in the evening tomorrow." Jiang Geng mentioned.
"Then remember to tell your godmother and godfather tomorrow morning, don't buy groceries. I'll buy them with your dad." Xue Mei Li ordered.
"Yes." Jiang Geng nodded.
He was exhausted too. He washed up and then went to sleep in his room.
Youngest daughter, Jiang Yu was eating the snack her brother brought back: "It's delicious."
Xue Mei Li grinned. She sat down and ate a piece. She grabbed a piece for her man as she spoke, "Old Zhou Family is really generous."
Of course it wasn't that they were aiming for something, But rather, old Zhou Family was really friendly and straightforward. No one dislike interacting with such people.
It made her to want to keep this relationship with this family.
After all, they had good influence. Take a look at her son. How long had it been. His spirit seem different. Before, he was a bit reckless.
"These relatives are wonderful. Interact more in the future." Deputy Chief Jiang nodded.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai were watching TV at this moment. Lin Qing He leaned on the seat, while Zhou Qing Bai looked at the accounts.
Second brought it over. The income after the reform was indeed higher than before.
"There's basically nothing going on at home. You just need to take good care of yourselves," Zhou Xuan said.
"Not worry. There's you two brothers. If you two Bei University students can't manage these shops well, then I don't dare to expect to give me old age care." Lin Qing He replied.
Zhou Xuan laughed.
Zhou Qing Bai spoke, "Why did the cigarette shop rise a lot?"
"Third had checked it. He sourced out a batch of imported cigarettes. The business is very good." Zhou Xuan explained.
"After setting up the phone, did your elder brother call over there?" Lin Qing He asked.
"After calling over, that side said they would tell Eldest Brother. Eldest Brother probably on a mission and haven't return." Zhou Xuan said.
Zhou Qing Bai gave his son the gaze. Zhou Xuan realized that he had said something wrong and couldn't help but look at his mom. He saw that his mom's face was a little solemn.
"Mom, you don't have to worry about Eldest Brother. You know how he is. In fact, you don't have to worry about us brothers." Zhou Xuan quickly comforted.
Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll and said, "As if I need you to say. I just haven't talked to your eldest brother on the phone for a while."
It was true that she missed her eldest son. Of course, she would worry. Still, she knew that this is inevitable. After all, her son was in this profession. That was his responsibility and obligation.
"I told Granny Ma, if she receive a call from my eldest brother, arrange a time with Eldest Brother to call. She will tell Third. I will call Third tomorrow and directly ask. See if he can call over here." Zhou Xuan said.
Although it was a little troublesome, Lin Qing He approved: "Alright."
Zhou Xuan let out a breath.
"Go and rest early. You traveled for a day." Lin Qing He said.
"Okay." Zhou Xuan went to rest first.
Lin Qing He watched Fox Volant of the Snowy Mountain for a while before going to rest with Zhou Qingbai. She spoke, "Eldest's career makes one worry."
"His skill is still higher than that of mine. Don't worry." Zhou Qing Bai soothed.
He knew his own son. The student surpass its teacher. There was basically nothing to worry about. What's more, Eldest knew what he was doing.
Lin Qing He nodded. Not long later, she fell asleep. Zhou Qing Bai slept with her.
Early the next morning, Zhou Xuan woke up for a run. Zhou Qing Bai told him to take care of his mom before driving to buy seafood.
"Dad, this our car?" Zhou Xuan's eyes bulged.
Third was so wicked. He didn't tell him about their family buying a car. He saw it yesterday, but thought it belonged to someone else's!
"En." Zhou Qing Bai answered and drove off to buy seafood.
Zhou Xuan ran around the house. He didn't go far. After all, he didn't know the area well. And he had to take care of his mom.
A young girl from the neighboring old Guo's house opened the door and saw the running Zhou Xuan. First, she froze. Then her face blushed.
Out of the three Zhou brothers, Eldest was the tallest, Third was the best talker, and Second was the most handsome.
The two in front were naturally handsome, but the most handsome was still Second. Especially sinc his temperament was gentle and elegant. Soft and smooth like a jade kind.
Now that he was getting older. He was nineteen. Extremely lethal to young ladies.
The girl from old Guo Family was called Guo Miao Jun. She was also 19 years old. She had reached the age of marrying. When she encountered such a young man, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that her heart was like a deer prancing around.
After running around for a few laps, Zhou Xuan planned to go back. When he passed by old Guo's house, he noticed her. Because they were neighbors and he didn't know the relationship between the neighbors, he didn't say hello.
Still, Guo Miao Jun couldn't control her blushing face and beating heart. Her eyes kept watching him enter the house.
"Why haven't you gone to buy food? Are you waiting for others' leftover?" When Mother Guo came out, she saw her standing at the door as she looked at something unknown. So she reprimanded in displeasure.
"Mom, I just saw someone. He has entered Zhou's house." Guo Miao Jun blushed.
"Zhou Family's?" Mother Guo disgruntledly uttered.
Her family, her second brother's family, and her in-laws all lived here. It was very crowded. Originally, they wanted to take advantage of the old Bian Family's departure and buy the property at a low price. This way, they can divided into two families? No need to squeeze like this anymore.
Who knew, it was snatched away by Zhou Family first. They heard they were from the capital city. When they thought they were floating without roots, they suddenly turned out to be relative of old Jiang Family.
Don't know when old Jiang Family had such relatives. Still, the relationship between the two was really good. In the past few days, old Jiang couple took their grandson to the capital for a trip.
"I wonder if he's from Zhou Family. He's tall and extremely handsome." Guo Miao Jun shyly said.
"Enough you. Our house was snatched by them. I don't have a good impression of their Zhou Family." Mother Guo responded.
"Mom, you haven't seen him yet." Guo Miao Jun said quickly.
"I saw one before. Isn't he the one you're talking about?" Mother Guo replied.
"Not him. I saw that guy, he's tall and certainly not that old. This should be his elder brother." Guo Miao Jun answered.
The mother and daughter was talking about Zhou Gui Lai.
"Wait until I see him first. However, I really don't have a good impression of their family." Mother Guo stated. How clear was old Guo Family's scheme? Since their plan was messed up, it was weird that they'll have a good attitude.
Even when their attitude weren't good, they didn't give old Guo Family attitude. Still, Mother Guo had some of her own plan.
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This Zhou family was from the capital's side. It looked like the family was in good condition.
If their son was good... Her daughter reached the right age. The capital city was also alright. Not a small place.
Guo Miao Jun took in her mom's reaction, he couldn't help but chuckle. Then she went shopping for groceries in a very good mood.
Zhou Xuan was clueless about this. He was boxing in the yard. This was what his eldest brother taught him and Third after he came back.
It was all kind of practical punches. Since they were young, the brothers had often fought and gained a lot of experience. Since learning this boxing method, they won't suffer in a fight.
When Jiang Geng came, he saw his second brother boxing. He immediately looked on enviously and said, "Second Brother, teach me."
"Come." Zhou Xuan nodded and then guided him. Halfway through the practice, Zhou Qing Bai drove back from outside.
He had brought in a lot of seafood. Jiang Geng saw and quickly said, "Godfather, my mom said she will buy the groceries for tonight. Don't buy. Don't buy a double portion, otherwise it won't be fresh."
"Alright." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. It was fine to put these seafood into the refrigerator.
He cooked a pork rib congee, fried a tomato and egg, and blanched a large plate of sea prawns. Then he poured some soy sauce as the dip. Then he cooked a hairtail with a lot of ginger to remove the fishy smell.
That was it for breakfast. The sea prawn had the largest quantity.
Once Zhou Qing Bai finished all these, he went to wake Lin Qing He. Lin Qing He's belly was getting bigger and bigger every day. She also became more sleepy-head each day. Quite languid.
After she got up and washed up, she called the two people who were practicing boxing to come over to eat.
"Mom, eat more prawns to supplement calcium." Zhou Xuan peeled the prawns for his mom and urged.
Zhou Qing Bai was also peeling for her, Lin Qing He enjoyed her son and her man's service. Afterward, she spoke, "You guys eat. I will peel it myself."
Sea prawns were naturally delicious. It wasn't just sea prawns, but octopus meat too. These were good sources of nutrition. Of course, tomatoes and eggs were also consumed.
After eating, Zhou Xuan tidied up the table. Once done, he went out with Jiang Geng.
"Second Brother, let's go to Huangtang for a walk today. Last time I went with Third Brother, it had changed a lot since I last went. When the time come, I will take a few more photos of you." Jiang Geng spoke.
"Okay." Zhou Xuan brought the camera out of the house today. He must take photos as a souvenir now he came.
The two of them were walking and had not noticed Mother Guo, who was snapping the cowpeas at the door. She had listened to what her daughter said. So, she had been waiting outside the door.
She didn't expect that she would run into him. She saw the young man just now. Jiang Geng called him Second Brother. This should be Zhou Family's second son. Last time, she heard him call another Third Brother.
However, this lad looked quite handsome. Tall and got an aura. At first glance, he looked like someone with a high education level!
So Mother Guo hurriedly called her daughter. Guo Miao Jun came out with a basin of water and spoke, "Mom, what's the matter?"
"I saw him just now." Mother Guo whispered.
Guo Miao Jun immediately understood what her mom meant. Her face turned red. Mother Guo smilingly said, "Not a bad eyesight."
She also felt he was pretty good.
"Mom, don't talk nonsense. Don't know if he can fancy me." Guo Miao Jun bowed her head.
"How can he not? We are from Hai City. Not inferior to those from the capital. What's more, you are diligent and family-oriented. One will be blessed to marry you back." Mother Guo declared.
She had her consideration. If her daughter and Zhou Family's son successful paired up, won't this house be vacated when Zhou Family would go back to the capital in the future.
If it's vacant, it's idly left alone, right? Can't her family move over? That way, they don't have to spend a penny.
Guo Miao Jun's face blushed slightly. Seeing Zhou Xuan, she really didn't dare to talk to him as she was afraid that he wouldn't fancy her.
"You have to fight. Talk to him more often. No such young man would dislike a young lady like you." Mother Guo persuaded.
Guo Miao Jun nodded with flushed face.
And because of having this plan, Mother Guo smilingly greeted Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai when they were on their walk.
Lin Qing He had a stomach full of puzzlement but didn't say anything. Just nodded and gave an response. That was all.
The conflicts within old Guo Family still existed. After all, the family hadn't split yet. Only when they separate off, would it be considered the end. Right now, they probably still thinking about her house.
"What's her intention?" Lin Qing He said to Zhou Qing Bai when they were far away.
Really. They passed by in the past, she either act like she didn't see them or the worst, rolling her eyes. Today, the sun rose from the west. She had greeted them.
"Don't bother with her." Zhou Qing Bai said indifferently.
He took his wife for a walk and came over to the commercial street. This was a new street with many shops.
At this moment, it was still working hour. There will be more people at night. Now was better, suitable for walking.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai strolled around and bought two silk scarves while they were at it. Lin Qing He liked both. Then they walked back slowly.
This time on the way back, they met Guo Miao Jun. When Guo Miao Jun saw the two of them, she called them uncle and aunt with red face.
Lin Qing He found it weird. What was wrong with old Guo Family?
Zhou Qing Bai drove the car out. Old Madam Jiang came over with the shoe soles to sew on.
Lin Qing He said, "Auntie, did old Guo Family find a house?"
"What house?" Old Madam Jiang was befuddled.
"The one to live in. They have a very cold relationship with my family. However, they greeted us with smiles today. Didn't they find a house?" Lin Qing He told.
"I haven't heard." Old Madam Jiang shook her head and replied, "Don't take it seriously. We're all ordinary people. Can't create any waves."
Lin Qing He smiled: "Did you sleep well last night?"
"Was good. Slept throughout the night until dawn. Old now, can't withstand all these activities." Old Madam Jiang grinned.
"When it gets cold, go over next time. It's quite unbearable because it's very hot over there now." Lin Qing He said.
Only three days. The traffic at this moment wasn't as good as that of later generations. So there were a few sights to walk around.
Old Madam Jiang merrily said, "Then go there again next year in spring?"
"You can also go in autumn to see scented mountains and maple leaf." Lin Qing He responded.
"I can't take the toil this year. Will go again next year." Old Madam Jiang smiled.
Lin Qing He nodded. Old Madam Jiang continued: "Out of your three sons, the eldest is the only one I haven't seen now."
"He is busy. I can see it two or three times at the end of the year. Really miss him." Lin Qing He replied.
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