Chapter 591: Daughter resemble mother
"Then don't let Mother know. The people in our future generations does the post-natal confinement this way. This is healthy and rational." Lin Qing He didn't care.
People in this generation of confinement just strongly want to close up the person in room. Then no washing their hair, no bath, no face wash, or brush their teeth. If she was born and raised here, she may be able to bear it. However, she knew the confinement of future generations and definitely can't hold back.
Of course, because the condition can't be compared to that of later generations. She dare not do like it like later generations. Still, she had to try her best to ensure herself a healthily and reasonable confinement.
Seeing that Si Ni came out with little Mi Mi, Lin Qing He didn't continue and said, "Awake again?"
"Should be hungry this time." Zhou Si Ni jollily said.
Lin Qing He nodded. She bundled up her hair first and then carried her inside to feed her. Zhou Si Ni felt that her fourth aunt was really particular. If it was from the country, one would openly feed on the spot.
Her fourth aunt had to go back to the room to feed her every time. Still, Zhou Si Ni thought it was better this way. In the future, she will follow her fourth aunt's way of breastfeeding.
Suddenly, Zhou Si Ni's face became a little red. What was she thinking? She don't have a boyfriend, so why did she think so far?
"Qing Bai, bring hot water in." Lin Qing He ordered.
Zhou Qing Bai went to scoop hot water. Lin Qing He quickly fed her youngest girl and then passed her to her dad.
"What are you looking at?" Lin Qing He noticed where her baby's dad's eyes were looking and she disgruntledly uttered.
With a mirth in his eyes, Zhou Qing Bai patted her daughter.
Now it was already November. On the lunar calendar, it had entered October. The weather had cooled down.
If it was early, it might snow in the capital for a while. As for Hai City, it did snow, but won't be that early.
Lin Qing He pondered whether it was time to go back?
"There's not much to do when we go back. She's still young now. Go back a while later." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
At this time, youngest girl had just got out of confinement. Zhou Qing Bai was willing to toss around and go all the way back to the capital. Wait until she's older.
Lin Qing He had no objection. After all, the difference between going back to the capital and here wasn't big. With money, one can live well wherever. Without money, life was bad anywhere.
There was no shortage of money right now, so it was fine to live here.
Once out of confinement, Lin Qing He took Zhou Si Ni out to buy clothes. Originally, Zhou Qingbai wasn't allowed to follow, but Zhou Qing Bai insisted on holding his daughter and follow them. He held her the whole time, so that his precious bundle won't get hungry.
Lin Qing He bought a down jacket. She also got one for Zhou Si Ni. One piece cost more than 100 yuan, which wasn't expensive. Still, it was good value for money. Actually, her side sold down jackets and it wasn't cheap. The quality was excellent though.
The other was selling underwear and shoes. Of course, she also bought two more sleeping clothes for Zhou Qing Bai.
During the period, she brought her youngest girl into the cubicle of the mall and fed her once. Lin Qing He truly bowed down.
She was wondering why she hadn't thought about stocking up some baby milk powder in the first place.
After shopping around, they went home.
Xue Mei Li brought Jiang Geng and Jiang Yu over but they weren't at home. So they waited at old Madam Jiang's side.
As soon as they heard the sound of a car, they came over.
"When did you come?" Lin Qing He got out of the driver's seat and smilingly asked.
Zhou Qing Bai held the baby while she drove back. Zhou Si Ni greeted them. Then she went to carry the things in. Zhou Qing Bai spoke, "It's cold outside. Go inside and talk."
"Godfather, is Mi Mi asleep?" Jiang Geng followed in and asked.
"Just fell asleep." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
"Why do she always sleep? Whenever we come, she's asleep." Jiang Yu said. She also wanted to see little sister, but obviously little sister didn't cooperate. They hadn't seen her awake even until now.
"Your little sister is still young. Besides eating, it's sleeping. Otherwise how else can she grow up fast? Look how fair and tender she is now," Xue Mei Li spoke.
Jiang Yu didn't refute. Now little sister was prettier. She was a little red before, but now she was completely white and tender.
Although she was sleeping, she still took a few glances and felt satisfied.
Jiang Geng remarked: "The more she grow, the more she look like Godmother."
"Daughters resemble mothers, so it's normal to look like your godmother. But this nose looks like your godfather's." Xue Mei Li grinned.
"Won't it become a big nose?" Jiang Yu looked at Zhou Qing Bai's nose and couldn't help but said.
Zhou Qing Bai's nose was high and straight. The nose was worthy of the name, high bridge. Such a man appeared very energetic. All three sons inherited his nose. Unexpectedly, this youngest daughter also inherited it.
"Even a girl inherited it, it won't be that big. Those with a high nose bridge are generally blessed." Xue Mei Li responded.
"Mom, is my nose big?" Little Jiang Yu quickly said.
"You are like your dad. Like Mi Mi, you are both blessed sisters." Xue Mei Li jollily replied.
Little Jiang Yu was satisfied, and Lin Qing He took them out to sit in the outer hall. While Zhou Qing Bai took good care of his daughter before he came out.
"This month's monthly test results have come out. How did it go?" Lin Qing He turned on the TV and asked Jiang Geng.
"Ranked 70th in the year." Jiang Geng answered with slight disappointment. He had worked very hard, but the gap was still a bit big. If he wants to go to the capital city, his grades were still far from enough. Got to be in the top 30 of the whole year.
And it wasn't the same uni as his second and third brothers. Instead, in a nearby university. Just happened to be in the capital.
"The progress made isn't small. Used to outside the 100th rank." Xue Mei Li comforted.
Lin Qing He nodded and said, "Don't be discouraged. It's only the second year of high school this year. There is time."
The reforms took place between 1982 and 1983 and were now universal. High school was a three-year system, not the previous two-year system.
This year, he was in first semester of high school's year two. There were plenty of opportunities.
Jiang Geng nodded and said, "I will definitely try my best to get into the capital!"
Xue Mei Li was now more accepting. She spoke to Lin Qing He: "This kid really doesn't love home and doesn't want to be home at all."
"It's not that he don't want to be home, but that he have grown up. He should go out and take a look at the big world outside." Lin Qing He said.
Xue Mei Li said, "Must trouble you, Sister Qing He, when he go to the capital in the future."
"Don't worry too much. There are so many college students going far to study." Lin Qing He assured.
"That's right. My mom acts like the sky is going to collapse if I'm going far to study. What to do when I marry a wife and move out?" Jiang Geng spoke.
Xue Mei Li was taken aback: "You brat, do you dislike me, your mom?"
"There is no dislike. But mom, you have to get used to it. I will definitely go out when I grow up. I won't be at home often." Jiang Geng said.
"I raised you brat for nothing. Go wherever you want to. I can't be bother to care about you!" Xue Mei Li snorted coldly.
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Jiang Geng knew that his mom was angry and cheerfully grinned: "I will be an adult when I go to university. But now you still have to take care of me."
"It's annoying to see you." Xue Mei Li uttered.
Lin Qing He spoke out: "Your mom is worried about you, so you dare to complain about your mom's nagging."
"No, no. I had asked my second and third brothers. They said you didn't take care of them, so they were very free." Jiang Geng said.
Lin Qing He's mouth twitched and explained, "People have different personalities. Your mom is different from me. I am very busy and I have no time to govern them. Your mom is a full-time mother. Of course, she pays more attention to the family and you siblings."
Xue Mei Li was comforted.
Ain't that right? After she got married, she didn't go to work. The focus was on home and the children. Since she put in a lot of her mind in, she would definitely be reluctant to let go.
After all, they were the flesh that fell from her body. No matter how big they become, they were still small in her eyes.
Speaking of Jiang Geng's previous arrogant bearing, it was linked to Xue Mei Li. But now, he has changed, especially after seeing the two brothers. He restrained himself a lot and his whole temperament became different. .
He used to look like a junior-high school youth but now he appeared more restrained.
Xue Mei Li had brought the siblings over for a while now, Seeing that it was almost time, they then declined to stay for a meal and went back.
Lin Qing He got Zhou Qing Bai to prepare dinner. Leaving Si Ni to watch the house, she went to make some calls.
She hadn't called back since the birth. Of course, Zhou Qing Bai had called all of them on the second day after giving birth. Still, she should to call back.
She called Eldest Sister-in-law first.
When Eldest Sister-in-law came to answer the phone, her voice carried mirth: "Now that you are complete with son and daughter. Fulfilling you two's long-cherished wish. Is Mi Mi good?"
"Eat then sleep. Wake then sleep. Not at all troublesome." Lin Qing He merrily responded.
"Now you're out of confinement, when do you plan to go back to the capital? I think our parents and the others all miss you." Eldest Sister-in-law said.
"I'm thinking any one of these few days, but Qing Bai said that she is still young. So take it slowly, since there's no matter waiting for us." Lin Qing He answered.
One month was indeed a little too small. Lin Qing He planned to go back next month. Even though it will be colder by that time, there was nothing to concerned about. Just bundle up tightly.
Consider staying in Hai City for the New Year? Definitely not possible. With the addition of youngest daughter, they must go back to the capital to spend the reunited New Year.
"I think the train is very loud. You have to cover her ears." Eldest Sister-in-law warned.
"I know. By the way, Eldest Sister-in-law, Si Ni might take Guo Dong back for the New Year this year." Lin Qing He mentioned.
"Okay. Bring him back for us to see." Eldest Sister-in-law's voice became even more delighted. If her third daughter also married to the capital, it would be perfect.
"Da Ni married early back then." Lin Qing He said with a smile.
"She did, but she's not doing bad now." Eldest Sister-in-law responded.
When her eldest daughter got married, her fourth aunt hadn't even developed in the capital city. She couldn't take care of her even if she wanted to.
What's more, her eldest son-in-law wasn't bad. Seeing that she was doing well with the raising ducks matter, he came back last month and said that he plans to raise ducks next year.
The couple had already separated from the family and moved out. They raised pigs and the likes at home as well as owning field. Life was definitely not as good as that being in the capital, but it wasn't bad.
After chatting with Eldest Sister-in-law for a while, Lin Qing He called Zhou Xiao Mei. Zhou Xiao Mei was probably speed-walking as she was panting a little bit.
"Why rush over? The phone won't run." Lin Qing He grinned.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, how's things? Does my niece look like you or my fourth brother?" Zhou Xiao Mei uttered in excitement.
"They all say she look more like me." Lin Qing He smiled.
"She will definitely be a great beauty. Fourth Brother is already doting. I'm afraid that he will stay by her side all the time now." Zhou Xiao Mei laughed.
"So right. The first thing he must do when he come back from morning grocery shopping is going to the room to check on her." Lin Qing He helplessly commented.
"That's okay. With my fourth brother keeping guard like this, you can have it easier, Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei merrily said, "When do you plan to come back? Everyone is waiting."
"Next month." Lin Qing He told.
"Next month, she will be only two months. There's no urgent matter waiting for upon returning. No need to worry, there is Er Wa here. Just come back before the year end. When the time comes, we will have a happy new year reunion." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled.
After chatting with her fourth sister-in-law for a while, she hung up the phone and went home to announce the good news.
"I have raised so many chickens and haven't eaten them yet." Mother Zhou said after listening.
"With Fourth Brother present, Fourth Sister-in-law won't lack food." Zhou Xiao Mei indifferently replied: "However, Mi Mi is still little, so no rush to come back. I told Fourth Sister-in-law to come back before year end."
"Let Si Ni live there longer. No need to rush back. Have to help her fourth aunt. It can't do to just rely on her fourth uncle, a grown man." Father Zhou spoke.
"Father, you underestimate Fourth Brother. I heard from Fourth Sister-in-law that Si Ni has nothing to do. My fourth brother took on everything. All chores were completed by my fourth brother. Quite capable." Zhou Xiao Mei amusedly told.
"Four...Fourth brother... look...looked forward to ... little...daughter." Su Da Lin grinned.
This time Lin Qing He gave birth to a daughter and everyone was happy for the two of them. After all, there were three sons. They don't lack sons, just daughter. Now she was here. Considered wish fulfilled.
"Everyone else hopes to have a son, while Qing Bai hope to have a daughter." Mother Zhou jollily remarked.
She felt it was pretty good. Youngest Son was now complete with sons and daughter.
In the evening, the boys came over for dinner, Zhou Xiao Mei asked them if their mom called the dumpling shop.
"Grandma Ma said she did and had chatted for a while. However, we couldn't receive it." Zhou Gui Lai answered, "Youngest Aunt, did my mom say when they will be back?"
"Your sister is still little, so your mom said later. They will definitely be back before the year end." Zhou Xiao Mei told.
"If they don't come back before our vacation, we'll go over." Zhou Gui Lai stated.
Currently he and his second brother weren't free and had to attend classes. Even when there was a day off, there wasn't enough time. So can only drop it.
Although they were particularly looking forward to this little sister who just reported to their family, they could only wait.
They just hoped that their dad had a little conscience and would bring his sister home early for them to see.
Obviously Zhou Qing Bai didn't have that conscience. At this moment, he was wiping his daughter bottom, putting talcum powder on, and putting on a new diaper. Then he took his youngest daughter into his arms in indulgence.
Little Mi Mi enjoyed this hug. She felt particularly safe in her dad's embrace. The little girl opens her eyes, as if she was looking at her dad, and grinned.
Forty-year-old Zhou Qing Bai's fatherly heart when soft from watching.
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After having this youngest girl, Lin Qing He felt that her role was to supply rations. The rest was to watch the father and daughter scatter dog food.
Sons will be biased towards mothers and daughters will be biased towards fathers. This was extremely credible because her daughter didn't smile at her when she hugged her.
This was born by her through ten months of hard work, but she didn't smile with her. Just giggled at her dad and especially liked listening to her dad's voice.
Occasionally, when she cried, it happened when her dad was in the bath and can't coax her. Her cry would be endless, but as long as she was held outside the bathroom and get her dad to call out twice, she would magically calm down.
After her dad finish washing up and get picked up by him, she would drill into her dad's arms aggrievedly.
Lin Qing He's brain open wide for a while. Wondering if her daughter had transmigrated or reborn again as she could coax her dad.
She coaxed her dad's IQ to zero!
Of course, that was her imagination. Her daughter was a normal child. Still, fate was so mysterious. Maybe due to when she was in her belly, Zhou Qing Bai liked to talk to her through the belly?
"Wife, this chicken soup is specially stewed for you." Zhou Qing Bai said during the mealtime.
Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll and remarked with displeasure: "What specially stew for me? You stew it for your daughter."
"One person drinks, two people get nourished. Don't be afraid of getting fat, you can't get fat after eating so little." Zhou Qing Bai coaxed.
Lin Qing He didn't think that she ate too little. A bowl of rice, meat, fish, eggs, and soup. Even when the portion wasn't large, it was definitely a lot.
But honestly, although breastfeeding was a little tiring, she won't really get fat because of paying attention to the diet.
Originally, she was worried.
Still, Lin Qing He drank it. She turned to Zhou Si Ni, "Si Ni, drink more."
"Since I came here, I have gained a lot of weight. However, Fourth Aunt, what Fourth Uncle said made sense. Don't be afraid of getting fat. Eat more and Mi Mi's milk will be nutritious." Zhou Si Ni persuaded.
When it was her sister Er Ni and sister San Ni, they ate a lot. So, their children were nice and plump.
Lin Qing He said: "I know the limit." She wasn't a stepmother. She won't starve her own daughter. It was just the little girl had a small appetite and can't eat too much.
After a meal, Lin Qing He began to do stretching exercises. The bowls and cutlery were left to Si Ni to clean up. Zhou Qing Bai went in to look at his daughter.
Now she was into her second month. Many babies were very noisy at this month, but his family's youngest girl was very quiet. She will only hum when she is uncomfortable, or when she is awake. When she isn't hugged by her dad or couldn't sense her dad's presense, she would cry.
Especially clever. Why else would Lin Qing He's imagination run away?
Zhou Qing Bai took a look. Youngest girl was still asleep. Sleeping quite soundly. So he exited the room without disturbing her.
"I'll wean her when the spring starts next year," Lin Qing He said to him.
She wants to explore around and set up some shops, but she can't go. One trip took a long time while her family's little girl has to drink milk once every two hour. How can she get away?
"Next year, she's still small." Zhou Qing Bai hesitated.
"Not small. More than four months old. She can try to eat rice mush." Lin Qing He replied.
"Feed until six months before we discuss." Zhou Qing Bai stared at her and stated.
Wean at four months? This was too small. Zhou Qing Bai felt that she should be fed longer. If it is six months, it would be better.
"Then what else can I do next year?" Lin Qing He looked at him and asked.
"Aren't we going to open a tea cafe next year? We will be very busy at that time. We will bring our girl with us and go around to check the tea shop." Zhou Qing Bai answered.
"You aren't afraid of trouble." Lin Qing He disgruntledly said. She felt that four months was little too, so she continued: "Six months then. I will stop feeding after six months. Directly feed her other stuff."
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded.
Lin Qing He finished exercising and grabbed a book to read. Zhou Qingbai bought back a few English books for her. They needed to be translated. She did some translating exercise when she had nothing to do.
The speed was fast. Even the bookstore came knocking and wanted a long term cooperation.
This opened up another new way of path for Lin Qing He. She considered how she might not be able to return to her post next year. Then she could find a translation job by herself then. One that she could take home and do on her own.
Translation at this time was particularly popular because many foreign masterpieces were in demand to be translated into Chinese or vice versa.
Long-term cooperation can be dropped. Since she have nothing to do during this time, they can cooperate for now.
When Xue Mei Li came over carrying the pig's trotters soup, she asked her what she was doing?
Once she heard that she was doing this part-time translation job, she instantly became impressed: "I also want to pick up some hand-made work to do at home, but I don't know how to crochet a hat like my mom. Even more with your translation work. I am now more and more discovering that I am useless."
"Forget it. You will soon be the chief director's wife. When you are free with nothing to do, go out to drink coffee, sip tea, and listen to the violin. How wonderful is that?" Lin Qing He said.
Xue Mei Li laughed: "I can't afford such a life."
"An official wife, what can't afford? You're living too economically." Lin Qing He remarked.
"It's just a small deputy chief. What official wife?" Xue Mei Li grinned and continued: "This pig's trotters and peanut soup is specially stewed for you. Perfect for producing breastmilk. You need to drink more."
"I have to accept your thought." Lin Qing He responded. Although she felt helpless, Xue Mei Li was indeed thoughtful. She had stewed pig's trotters and peanut soup for her a few times. It was all stewed and delivered. .
"Where is Xiao Geng's godfather?" Xue Mei Li asked.
"Sleeping with his youngest girl in the room." Lin Qing He chuckled.
"He really love his daughter." Xue Mei Li smiled. Then she urged Lin Qing He to drink the soup and eat the pig's trotter.
Lin Qing He complied. Although it was a little greasy, it was really delicious. She could act spoiled with Zhou Qing Bai. While Xue Mei Li, who brought it over, she definitely accept it.
"You continue to work away. I'll go back first and cook it for you next time." Seeing that she had eaten everything, Xue Mei Li was delighted and jollily said.
"Qing Bai bought a lot of fish and shrimps back this morning. You can bring some back for Xiao Geng to eat. He likes to eat sea fish and shrimps." Lin Qing He stood up and said.
"No need. I bought some myself this morning." Xue Mei Li hurriedly declined.
"Take some back. They are all fresh." Lin Qing He persisted. After splitting some out, she got Xue Mei Li to take it away.
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When Xue Mei Li went back, Lin Qing He began her own translation work.
Although she hadn't drop her reading during her pregnancy, she was feeling lazy and didn't want to use her brain much then.
Now she have to pick it back up slowly.
Although the translation result had no problem, it was obviously not that easy. This was very suitable for her current state.
After a while, Zhou Qing Bai was humming and coaxing his youngest girl into the room. Obviously, she was awake.
Zhou Si Ni smiled and remarked, "Fourth Uncle really dotes Mi Mi."
"Si Ni, you should go back to the capital tomorrow." Lin Qing He said to her.
After all, she was dating Weng Guo Dong. If she was truly occupied here, then leave it. It can't be helped since she would need Si Ni's help. But now she was out of post-natal confinement and Zhou Qing Bai proved that he was a capable daddy during that time. So, she want to let Si Ni go back first.
"Okay." Zhou Si Ni halted for a moment. She didn't have any objection. After all, she had seen with her own eyes that her fourth uncle could take care of her little cousin. She stayed basically useless. So it was better to go back to the capital first and work away.
Lin Qing He reminded: "When you go back, properly interact with Guo Dong. He has put in his heart. Basically set his mind on you."
Last time she talked to Zhou Xiao Mei on the phone, she had asked about it. Zhou Xiao Mei said Weng Guo Dong had been to visiting Father Zhou and Mother Zhou. Wasn't this attitude not obvious enough now?
Zhou Si Ni responded: "I'll take him home for a look before we discuss any further."
"Alright." Lin Qing He nodded.
She could see that Si Ni wasn't against it. Just worried that Weng Guo Dong didn't know her well enough. That's why she wanted to take him home to have a look. Maybe when he saw the countryside environment, he'll change his mind?
But Si Ni hadn't consider it carefully. If she really didn't feel anything for Weng Guo Dong, why would she want to take him home? If Weng Guo Dong was really scared away, her parents in the village would lose face, no?
But this kind of situation won't happen. The brick house was bright. Wang Yuan had even said when the twins are older, they will take them back and show them to their maternal grandparents.
It can be seen that it can't be disdained.
Weng Guo Dong had long known and was mentally prepared. Besides, even though Weng Guo Dong was called a young master by Zhou Si Ni, he wasn't that delicate. Anyone who had served as a soldier was able to endure hardships.
This trip back would allow Zhou Si Ni see Weng Guo Dong's stance. Then she won't worry anymore.
Zhou Si Ni went back the next day. Zhou Gui Lai had specially informed Weng Guo Dong to pick up her up.
So when Zhou Si Ni left the station, she saw Weng Guo Dong holding the bicycle. Weng Guo Dong beckoned her over.
Zhou Si Ni walked over and said: "Have you been waiting for a long time?"
"Not long." Weng Guo Dong took her luggage and put it on the bicycle. He led her out: "I thought you would wait for Auntie Lin and the others and come back by the year end."
"Fourth Aunt told me to come back earlier." Zhou Si Ni responded.
Weng Guo Dong chuckled: "Auntie Lin understands my mind."
As soon as these words came out, Zhou Si Ni didn't say anything. After she was on the road, Zhou Si Ni remembered and said, "No need to use a bicycle. Catch a bus is enough."
"The petrol smells is too strong. You're not used to it." Weng Guo Dong responded.
What's more, it was just carrying a little girl like her. it wasn't like he couldn't do it? Don't judge by his his change to desk career now. Before, he was quite a fighter when he was in the force.
Zhou Si Ni pursed her mouth and sat on his bike in silence for a while before she spoke: "When will you have a holiday this year?"
"Early twenties." Weng Guo Dong replied. Actually, it wasn't. Around the twenty-fifth. But he can ask for leave. After all, he has to go back to his girlfriend' home. His work unit will understand.
"Then...will you come back to my home with me then?" Zhou Si Ni hesitated.
"It should be time to meet your parents." Weng Guo Dong nodded.
Zhou Si Ni watched at the passing buildings and said: "You may not be able to stand it when you go to our countryside. To tell you the truth, one of my cousin-in-law ??is from the capital. He went to my aunt's house and couldn't adapt."
Weng Guo Dong responded: "Don't your second brother-in-law like your home?"
Zhou Si Ni understood what he meant and didn't say anything. If... if he doesn't dislike it, then she'll... marry!
Weng Guo Dong brought Zhou Si Ni to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side. It was late at this time. Naturally, Father Zhou and Mother Zhou kept Weng Guo Dong for dinner.
In the eyes of the old couple, Weng Guo Dong was definitely going to be their fourth grandson-in-law. After all, he had put so much effort. As for the rural conditions, there was nothing to dislike.
Not to mention it wasn't bad. Even if it was bad, it had nothing to do with Si Ni, a daughter who was going to marry out. There was no need for Weng Guo Dong to live in the countryside.
Mother Zhou was more concerned about Zhou Qing Bai, Lin Qing He, and the little granddaughter who they hadn't seen yet.
Little Mi Mi was indeed the smallest precious bundle of old Zhou Family's third generation.
"Don't worry, Grandmother. Fourth Uncle is capable now. Before when they said no need for us tot go over, I was still worried. Only after going over, I find out how amazing Fourth Uncle is." Zhou Si Ni merrily said.
Except for not being proficient during the first two or three days, Fourth Uncle was omnipotent afterward.
"I heard Fourth Sister-in-law said on the phone that she has no position. Fourth Brother is completely occupied by his little girl." Zhou Xiao Mei grinned.
"That's not the case. No matter what Fourth Aunt request, Fourth Uncle would fulfill." Zhou Si Ni smiled.
"She's a bit small now. I'm afraid it will be even colder later." Mother Zhou said as soon as she heard there was nothing to worry about.
"After bundling up, there's nothing to worry." Zhou Xiao Mei assured.
They were just out of post-natal confinement, so she was indeed too small. Better to delay it. The best was to wait until two months old. Although two months was still young, it can't be helped.
"When are you two going to go home?" Zhou Xiao Mei changed the topic to the two of them and asked.
Zhou Si Ni blushed. Although she had agreed with Weng Guo Dong, she was still shy in front of so many elders.
"Find a time to go back in around the 20th." Weng Guo Dong calmly replied.
"Bring some specialty products to Father and Mother for me." Wang Yuan said.
How could he and Er Ni turned on their own stove now? So they paid fifty yuan for food and both of came over here to eat.
"I will bring it." Weng Guo Dong responded.
"You bring yours. Mine is mine." Wang Yuan said.
"Okay." Weng Guo Dong agreed.
Zhou Er Ni didn't say anything. Just made sure the twins behave. Now they were really mischievous to the point she gets headaches. Still, she found them precious and was really reluctant to beat and scold them.
Old Wang also came here today. Once Second, Third, Hu Zi, and Gang Zi arrived, they grouped together for dinner.
So many people's meals had to be cooked every day. But with many hands, there was no worries.
They all merrily had dinner when an unexpected guest arrived. Xu Sheng Mei ran over with pale face to seek help!
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Lin Qing He would call Zhou Xiao Mei every several days. It was only through the phone call did she find out about it.
"Mother was so infuriated that Wang Yuan had rushed her to the hospital immediately. I was as well. What did our old Zhou Family owe to those siblings? Whatever good matters, we don't get a share. Whenever they encountered these matters, they would immediately come over to cause calamity!" Zhou Xiao Mei was very mad on the phone.
This time, Xu Sheng Qiang had gotten into a fight when hawking wares outside. The other party wanted to bargain. Instantly, he broke rudely told the other party to not to buy clothes when they're poor. The other party refused to accept it and stopped in front of the stall to prevent others from buying.
It went without saying Xu Sheng Qiang was displeased and immediately a fight broke out.
Not only was he miserably beaten by the other, he had always use violence and fighting bravado. As he fiercely fought, he directly grabbed a brick and injured the other's head. It was said that person fell on the spot.
Then he was arrested.
Xu Sheng Mei didn't know about this at first. It was Zhang Mei Lian who received the news and rushed to Zhao's house for help. After all, she could only find Xu Sheng Mei from Zhao family when something like this happened.
Xu Sheng Mei was infuriated that she slapped her on the spot. Afterward, she begged Zhao Family. It was just Zhao Family didn't care about any relation.
This wasn't the first time Xu Sheng Qiang had been so arrogant and wild. He severely beat someone in the factory. At that time, Zhao Family was suppressed. Then he fought in night school. Now he was setting up a stall outside and still fought.
Zhao Family didn't specialize in wiping people's butts. One time was enough. Still, want a second time? Even when Xu Sheng Mei given birth to a son, it was useless.
Zhao Family didn't want to get involved at all. They don't have that network or connections.
Naturally, Xu Sheng Mei could only come beg old Zhou Family. Speaking of this, she hadn't been here since the last incident was exposed. Of course, old Zhou Family didn't want them siblings to come.
Just live their own life.
Unexpectedly, they came again. As soon as they come, there was trouble.. What's more, it was entering police station for breaking open another's head.
At that time, Mother Zhou's breath couldn't come up and she fainted.
"How was it solved later?" Lin Qing He didn't really want to hear these things. Just treated it as gossip and said.
"Wang Yuan solved it." Zhou Xiao Mei replied.
Wang Yuan was in business sector, but the rest of the family were in politics. So it wasn't too difficult to get an individual out.
On the premise that Xu Sheng Qiang hadn't killed anyone. Although the person had lost a lot of blood from his head, his life was still saved.
So Xu Sheng Qiang was detained for seven days and finally solved with paying compensation.
Compensated five thousand yuan.
"That Zhang Mei Lian was crying to heaven and earth. Simply shameful all the way home. Her man beaten someone like that and want to end it without losing money?" Zhou Xiao Mei sneered.
She cried and yelled. Saying that the other party was also in the wrong. Though the other was wrong and fought, he just used fists. Xu Sheng Qiang started using a brick.
The right become the one in the wrong. Let alone Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't necessarily justified!
"They got that much money." Lin Qing He said.
Five thousand yuan. A huge sum of money.
"Zhang Mei Lian gave three thousand and Xu Sheng Mei gave two thousand." Zhou Xiao Mei told.
As for Zhou Family, they definitely won't give money. Got to be joking. This matter had nothing to do with this side. It was already good enough that Wang Yuan could step forward to bail him out. If not, could Xu Sheng Qiang come out so soon?
"After he came out, he didn't even show his face at all!" Zhou Xiao Mei continued to snort.
It wasn't that they wanted Xu Sheng Qiang to come over to express anything. Still, this attitude indicated there was no saving him.
"Let's not talk about the rest. Let this time, be a warning to Hu Zi and Gang Zi." Lin Qing He spoke.
"I've told them all. The brothers understand it very well." Zhou Xiao Mei nodded.
It went without saying Hu Zi and Gang Zi took a note. When they watched the shop, their aunt had told them that harmony makes money.
If one encounter difficult customers, one just need to deal with it calmly. As long as one dismiss the person, it can do even if they make less profit or even none. Don't let one or two affect other customers.
Because out of a hundred, basically ninety-five wanted face and was reasonable. The remaining five were a minority.
So don't let the minority affect majority of the business.
How can the two brothers not encounter those picky people during their hawking? With a cheap sale, they can send the plague god away.
As long as the attitude was good, the plague god will not become a hindrance to fortune.
Hu Zi had seen Xu Shen Qiang hawking. Just once and he knew he was going to hit the iron sooner or later. So didn't he lose his fortune?
Five thousand yuan! How long will it take to earn it back?
Outsiders felt pained seeing this. Let alone the involved parties, Zhang Mei Lian and Xu Sheng Mei.
After bringing Xu Sheng Qiang home, Xu Sheng Mei sent him a slap. While Zhang Mei Lian was even more furious. She yelled at Xu Sheng Qiang for being useless, trash, and prodigal!
3,000 yuan wasn't all of Zhang Mei Lian's assets. She had made a lot this year. Still, even though she made a lot, this wasn't a small amount, right?
Originally, Zhang Mei Lian was planning to save more and buy a shop. That way, the landlord couldn't raise the rent. But now, she can forget about it.
Three thousand yuan. How long will it take to frugally save that money?
In short, because this incident, there was endless trouble.
None of these matter affected Hai City's side.
If Lin Qing He didn't know that Mother Zhou had fainted from anger, she can let it drop. After finding out from the call, it wen without saying that she had to let Zhou Qing Bai know.
"Last time, she fainted from agitation. Right now, she become fine earlier," Lin Qing He said.
The reason why she can be so angry was because she held hope for the siblings. If not, she won't be so furious.
Zhou Qing Bai's face was a little black.
"Don't scare your little daughter." Lin Qing He spoke.
She naturally knew that her family Qing Bai was thoroughly disappointed with that nephew. The black face was due tp his mother fainting from anger.
"We will go back soon." Lin Qing He took the little daughter from his arms and uttered.
Don't know if it was her imagination. Logically speaking, after giving birth to a child at her age, there should be some lack of energy. After all, her age was there. No matter how well she maintained her health, her body should suffer after giving birth.
However she didn't. On the contrary, she felt her body glow like it received a second spring. Her mental state was particularly good.
"What do you want for dinner?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
"Just eat mutton soup with mantou." Lin Qing He replied.
The mutton soup made one hot and bothered. But it didn't matter. She had stocked up a lot of fruits and vegetables. Just eat more to neutralize it.
Zhou Qing Bai mindlessly made the meal. Lin Qing He said to her little daughter: "Your dad has this temperament. Let's leave him alone."
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Regarding Xu Sheng Qiang's temper, Lin Qing He knew. The matters before wasn't the beginning. This time won't be the end either. If he maintain this temperament, there will be more to forcibly live through later.
However, their relationship with the siblings wasn't as good as strangers'. Naturally, Lin Qing He wouldn't excessively open her mouth.
Even if she said it, they wouldn't listen to her. They might take as her finding an opportunity to reprimand them on purpose.
After dinner, Zhou Qing Bai went out. Lin Qing He knew that he gone to make a call.
Probably due to guessing that he would call over, Zhou Gui Lai came over to the dumpling to wait after having dinner at his grandparent's side.
"Hee, when I heard from Aunt that Mom had called, I knew Dad you would call the dumpling shop." Zhou Gui Lai laughed.
"How is your grandparent's health?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
"The last few days, they weren't really well. Had a headache and slight fever. Right now, they have recovered. Don't worry, Dad." Zhou Gui Lai assured.
Zhou Qingbai didn't ask about Xu Sheng Qiang. Instead, he told him to let Hu Zi and Gang Zi to pay more attention when hawking outside.
"Both of them know. No need to specially instruct them this. Dad, does my sister look like me?" Zhou Gui Lai asked.
Speaking of his little girl, Zhou Qing Bai was in a good mood and replied, "Like me."
These words were going against one's conscience. Eldest and Third were like him, while Second and Fourth were more similar to their mom.
Going by how bewitching Second's looks was now, one can imagine how much he must defend when his little girl grows up.
Zhou Gui Lai responded, "Sister Si Ni said she looks like me!"
"Sister Si Ni said she is like me." Zhou Xuan took over the phone and refuted him. Then he asked about their sister.
It was the end of November now, almost entering December. Of course, this was according to the solar calendar. It can indicate the coldness of the season.
It was really cold at this time. One could see ice when they got up in the morning.
As elder brothers, they were naturally worried about their younger sister. After all, they haven't seen her even until now.
Zhou Qing Bai was patient and said at the end: "Will your eldest brother be back this year?"
"Eldest Brother doesn't know yet. He knows that Mom gave birth to a younger sister. So, nine out of ten, he'll look for a chance to come back this year." Zhou Xuan responded.
They knew their eldest's temperament. This year, their old mom gave such a big surprise to the family. He would create opportunities if he didn't have a chance to come back.
They weren't wrong. Zhou Xuan was trying to persuade his colleague to give him his opportunity to go home to him.
"Take as me doing Sister-in-law wrong. However, you must give me this year's opportunity. My mother is forty after the New Year. I didn't even know that she was pregnant when I departed at the beginning of the year and gave birth a sister for me this year. I have to go back and see." Zhou Kai explained.
At the same time, he stuffed a large bag of things.
This bag showed enough sincerity. Five-six packs of milk powder, four-five cans of malted milk extract, as well as a few cans of fruit. The rest were seven-eight packs of white rabbit candies. All were top-notch goods.
These cost a lot of money. Once basically can't get it without one month allowance.
It was also enough to see Zhou Xuan's sincerity.
His colleague was also in his forties. He currently held the same position as him. In fact, he wanted to go back for new year. After all, he didn't go back last year.
His wife and children were waiting at home.
But after seeing these things, his heart moved.
Because they were all top-notch nutritional products. He himself was reluctant to buy so many.
"I'll go back this year. The next time I have a holiday, I will pass it to you at once, so you can go back and visit relatives." Zhou Kai continued.
"Alright then. This year I will give you my spote." His colleague agreed.
Although he didn't go back, his wife and children will be happy to get sent the allowance and so many things.
After all, home conditions were average. How could they be willing to buy so many nutritional products? Even though it was no longer like before, these items were not cheap. Most people were reluctant to buy them.
Finally gotten the spot, Zhou Kai was delighted. He went to find Weng Mei Jia, and explained the spot change. The her spoke: "Mei Jia, do you have a vacation this year?"
"There are a lot going this year. I'm afraid I won't have my holiday." Weng Mei Jia responded.
"Then I will go to your dean to fight for it. It is best to go back together. I would be uneasy about leaving you here for the New Year." Zhou Kai said.
Weng Mei Jia pursed her lips and gave him an eye roll. She told, "Just playing with you. I had applied for a spot."
Zhou Kai breathed a sigh of relief then, "Then why say don't know."
"Auntie Lin gave birth. I have to go back and see." Weng Mei Jia spoke.
"Of course, you have to. That's your sister too." Zhou Kai looked at her and stated.
Weng Mei Jia didn't blush. After all, their relationship was established at the beginning of this year. She and him were rarely separated. At the military hospital, they were considered a recognized couple. She won't blush from these word.
She did feel a little bit shy. The first time a young woman gets on the sedan chair, she would.
Weng Mei Jia watched Zhou Kai take out a box of vanishing cream, and said, "I haven't used up the one you bought me last time."
"Why haven't you used it up? I have no place to spend money. You don't need to be frugal. Use as much as you can. Smear it on your hands and feet." Zhou Kai urged.
"Who would use vanishing cream on their hands and feet." Weng Mei Jia told him off.
"My mom has always used it like this for us." Zhou Kai responded.
Vanishing cream was used on hands and feet. In winter, she was afraid that they will be naughty and let the chill slip in. So she used vanishing cream on them.
Weng Mei Jia's mouth twitched. She and Zhou Kai were considered childhood sweethearts. Naturally, she knew that Auntie Lin was in the countryside in her early years. However, her life was more luxurious than them, who was in the capital.
In winter, she can't bear to use vanishing cream on her face. Would she use it on her hands and feet...
"If you have no place to spend, leave it to Auntie Lin." Weng Mei Jia still lectured.
"My mom don't take my allowance. She told me to earn money and keep it for my wife." Zhou Kai smiled.
Weng Mei Jia blushed a little this time. She accepted the cream and said, "Don't buy it next time."
"En. When it's used up, tell me." Zhou Kai nodded. He took three big apples out of his coat, and continued: "Kept the apples for you. Eat more fruit in winter."
"Didn't keep any for yourself?" Weng Mei Jia said.
"I have. Brought these specially for you." Zhou Kai replied.
Zhou Kai stayed for a while before returning.
As soon as he left, the other little nurses came over and saw the cream. As for the apple, Weng Mei Jia put it away.
Zhou Kai specially brought it here. Can't be distributed. And she couldn't bear to. It was fine if someone wants to smear a little vanishing cream.
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Chapter 597: Whoever can't disdain the other
One person's living habits can affect another person.
For example, Weng Mei Jia liked Zhou Kai's habits very much. She knew that she must have learned it from Auntie Lin.
Her Auntie Lin likes to eat fruits and the likes. Although Zhou Kai preferred to eat meat, he often consumed fruits, such as oranges, apples, and bananas.
He would also bring it over to her from time to time.
Weng Mei Jia liked it too. Of course, she didn't buy it for herself often. She only ate it if Zhou Kai brings it to her.
It was obvious eating more of these was wonderful.
At least this year, her throat wasn't as uncomfortable.
While Zhou Kai, who had the opportunity to go home this year, was naturally overjoyed. After seeing Weng Mei Jia, he went back to make a call.
Aunt Ma picked it up. She was delighted when she heard his voice: "It's Young Kai, ah?"
"Granny Ma, it's me. Are my brothers at the shop?" Zhou Kai asked.
"Not anymore. They were here half an hour ago." Aunt Ma answered.
"Then Granny Ma, tell them that I will go back to celebrate the New Year this year." Zhou Kai jollily said.
"Your grandparents and your parents will be overjoyed that you can come back this year." Aunt Ma was overjoyed when she heard this.
There was nothing else to talk about, so he hung up the phone after a while. When Zhou Xuan came, Aunt Ma told him about it.
Zhou Xuan wasn't surprise. He went over and told his grandmother.
Mother Zhou was over the moon: "It's great that Da Wa can come back. I don't know how many times I can still see this eldest grandson."
After fainting this time from her grandson's matter, she had admit she was getting old. She was old and her body was frail.
Speaking of this, she had fainted twice since coming to the capital. One time due to her granddaughter. This time, was that grandson.
Both siblings can make this happen. If they do it again, she doesn't know if she can bear it anymore.
"Come on. It's almost the New Year. Let's talk less about these unimportant things. Don't add bad luck to Da Wa." Father Zhou disgruntledly said.
"Grandmother, you have to take care of your health. My elder brother is close to getting married at this time. Then it will be your turn to hold your great-grandson." Zhou Xuan coaxed.
"Wanting to hold great-grandchildren was what you prattled on about before, no? In the future, worry less about those siblings. With such a good life, you can live a long life." Father Zhou said.
Although he was angry this time, he didn't let everyone be on chaos. Because if he became ill, Xiao Mei had to spare time to take care of him. The grandchildren and grandson-in-laws would have to come over and see. It will affect a lot of people.
Mother Zhou stated, "I won't care about them. It was just getting uncontrollable angry when hearing it." She couldn't govern them even if she wanted to. Still, she was angry.
Furious that this grandson can't stay behaved for long and something happened again. This time, his cousin-in-law, Wang Yuan had to put in huge amount of effort and he didn't even say thank you.
Zhou Xiao Mei and Su Da Lin came back after cleaning up the shop. They happened to hear this. Su Da Lin didn't say anything, while Zhou Xiao Mei rolled her eyes.
She felt that there was no saving for this habit of her mother.
"I think I heard old Madam Zhang from next door persuading Zhang Mei Lian to divorce Xu Sheng Qiang." Zhou Xuan let out an astonishing news.
This wasn't groundless. He really heard it. How could Zhang Mei Lian not go home to sob when encountering such a big event? She had nowhere else.
When she went back to old Zhang's house, she complained. Complained that Xu Sheng Qiang have no brains and didn't know settle things peacefully. If not, so much money wouldn't be lost.
When old Madam Zhang heard this, it felt like her flesh was cut off. 3,000 yuan! Her family didn't have that much money in total.
Moreover, old Madam Zhang scolded this daughter. Saying that she should had brought it home instead of using it for this when she had a lot of money and nowhere to spend.
What's more, she didn't even come to ask her to take action. If she handled it, she could kowtow to the other party and ram against the wall to break open her head to apologize to them. As long as there was no loss of money!
Zhang Mei Lian was also anxious at the time. Xu Sheng Qiang was her man after all. The first thing that came to mind after such a big incident was to find connection. How could possibly think of finding her mom and go over to stir trouble?
After she went home and cried and received a lash from her mom, her mind came around. If she cause a ruckus, she wouldn't have to pay so much. After all, Xu Sheng Qiang wasn't the only one in the wrong!
But now it was too late.
And old Madam Zhang was indeed mad at how much money she spent. She told her to divorce Xu Sheng Qiang.
However, Zhang Mei Lian didn't agree.
How can she divorce Xu Sheng Qiang? Once divorced, where can she get such good clothes to sell?
In the days that followed, she sourced goods from a good few other clothing factories. But the styles and the quality of the clothes from those factories were completely incomparable with Wang Yuan's.
And most importantly, she can't give birth!
When she went to the hospital, the doctor said that she had damaged her body from abortion. It seem it will be difficult to get pregnant in the future. It just so happened that Xu Sheng Qiang didn't like children much.
It can be said that except for being reckless and brainless, Xu Sheng Qiang met Zhang Mei Lian's criteria. So Zhang Mei Lian didn't intend to divorce.
Only by staying with him can she keep the connection with old Zhou Family.
Once Su Da Lin, Zhou Xiao Mei, and the others heard what old Zhang Family said, they were all expressionless.
Mother Zhou remarked: "If she divorced like that, there is no way to find a good match. She can't even lay an egg. A crow falling on the pig. Whoever can't disdain the other!"
"What are you babbling on about?" Father Zhou said.
"Isn't it the truth? She had been with so many people before. I had asked old Sister Ma. Someone had caught her getting an abortion done. What about when she wasn't caught? Otherwise, why else hadn't Sheng Mei give birth to a son after marrying in for so long? Why is there still no news at all?" Mother Zhou coldly snorted.
That grandson was a local ruffian. A bad apple. Was old Zhang Family any better? Still, want to divorce? Just live like that!
Wang Yuan brought Zhou Er Ni and the twins. Like this, this topic ended.
Not long later Zhou Gui Lai arrived. Zhou Er Ni asked him: "Where is Si Ni?"
"Sister Si Ni left with Guo Dong. Probably gone to the restaurant and then to watch a movie." Zhou Gui Lai replied.
After hearing this, Mother Zhou's mood improved, "It is still our old Zhou Family's daughter who have propriety. And also blessed!"
Mother Zhou, who said that, still didn't know what Zhou Liu Ni did in the countryside.
If she knew that her old Zhou Family's daughter had caused such a joke within the surrounding area, she might not be able to take it.
No one dare to speak of this matter.
Zhou Er Ni heard it from her mother. Zhou Xiao Mei heard it from her fourth sister-in-law. However, no one dared to mention it again, otherwise she would really anger to the point of life-threatening.
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Xu Sheng Qiang's incident was the only crop up at the end of this year. Although old Zhou's side didn't ignore someone heading to ruin and had extended a helping hand. As for the rest, there was nothing.
And he didn't even come to say thank you. This made this side's heart cold.
In Hai City, Lin Qing He didn't call back because she was busy. The translation work wasn't easy to do. Quite brain-consuming.
However, she treated it as work. Something to spend the time. This way she won't be too bored.
"Godmother, won't you and godfather celebrate the New Year here with little sister." Jiang Geng came over to do his homework that day. He spoke when he was mostly finished.
"Have to go back there for the New Year. Your eldest brother will definitely find a chance to come back to see Mi Mi this year." Lin Qing He replied.
"I haven't seen Eldest Brother yet." Jiang Geng said.
"It's not easy to see your eldest brother. He's only back for a few days at the end of the year. I estimate that he will come back this year and may not necessarily come back next year." Lin Qing He stated.
"Oh." Jiang Geng sighed. He wanted to go to the capital.
"What's the rush? You're in second year of high school. When you finish your third year of high school and pass the entrance exams for the capital's university, then you can go over. For four years." Lin Qing He pointed out.
She knew that this godson, Jiang Geng wanted to go to the capital to celebrate the New Year. However, his mom would be the first one to disagree. It was enough to be able to go over there to study. Don't think about to going with them for the New Year.
Old Madam Jiang came over. She brought a bowl of brown sugar ginger tea for Lin Qing He to drink.
"There's no for you to specially cook me a bowl of brown sugar ginger soup, Auntie." Lin Qing He hurriedly said.
"Drink more brown sugar ginger soup this month. It's good for your bones." Old Madam Jiang urged: "And it's just a little brown sugar and ginger. It doesn't cost much at all."
"Then I will get Qing Bai to make it for me." Lin Qing He said.
"Alright." Old Madam Jiang nodded. Looking at her grandson, she spoke: "Smelly boy, you've been staying here for dinner every day. Ask your dad to pay for your living expenses tomorrow."
"And living expenses? Aunt, you can leave those out." Lin Qing He drank the brown sugar ginger soup and jollily said.
She was thoughtful. The ginger slices were all mashed and then boiled with brown sugar. The effect was particularly good.
"This half-grown kid can eat his old man poor. He got an appetite." Old Madam Jiang commented.
"It's just a matter of an extra bowl and chopsticks. It doesn't add up to much to have my godson come to my place for dinner." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
Jiang Geng stated: "Grandmother, I will be filial to my godfather and godmother in the future!"
"This is what you said. If you dare to forget it in the future, see if I won't sort you out." Old Madam Jiang responded.
Lin Qing He smiled. Zhou Qing Bai's voice sounded from inside the room: "Wife, bring in some hot water."
Lin Qing He fetched hot water and came in. Little Mi Mi had pooped again and needed her bottom wiped.
This was left to Zhou Qing Bai. From his appearance, he had obviously just woken. Still, he started to wipe his little girl's bum without any displeasure or regrets.
This guy was very experienced. In this cold weather, he can just seamlessly complete the job without letting a wisp of cold air in.
Finally, he put talcum powder on and it was done.
Have to say, he was careful with the follow-up as Mi Mi had never gotten nappy rash.
"It's time to cook. What do you want to eat?" Zhou Qing Bai asked his wife after he had cleaned up his little girl.
"Make a chicken noodle soup with tomato." Lin Qing He replied.
"Okay." Zhou Qing Bai nodded. He washed his face and then came out. Lin Qing He looked at little Mi Mi. She was having fun on the bed by herself. Mosquito nets was drawn out around the four side, which was quite windproof.
So she let her be. Just playing by herself. Anyway, she won't freeze.
"Auntie, do you want to stay for noodles tonight?" Lin Qing He asked.
"The old man had the food ready." Old Madam Jiang told.
"Godfather. cook me a portion." Jiang Geng said to his godfather.
"Won't short your share." Zhou Qing Bai replied.
Old Madam Jiang amusedly scolded: "Smelly boy, you're getting more and more unreserved now."
"Why be reserved with my godfather?" Jiang Geng responded, "I still want to go to the capital with my godfather and godmother to celebrate the New Year."
"Don't come and test the water with me. My words have no use. If you want to, ask your mother." Old Madam Jiang waved her hand.
Jiang Geng filled his stomach with chicken noodle soup with tomato. Afterward, he looked at his godsister before going back.
"Stayed at your godparent's for dinner again?" Chief Jiang was reading the newspaper when he swept his son a glance on his return.
Just a week ago, Chief Jiang was officially promoted from deputy to the current position.
"I told my mom to not prepare my dinner when I went out at noon." Jiang Geng said.
Chief Jiang let him be. Xue Mei Li went out to take a bath in the bathhouse, Jiang Geng went to put down his schoolbag. Then he came out to discuss with his dad.
"Go to the capital to celebrate the New Year?" Chief Jiang looked at him in surprise, "You don't want home?"
"Dad, my eldest brother will come back this year. I want to meet him. I heard from Third Brother that Eldest Brother is very powerful. Especially good at fighting, The kind that can fight a group." Jiang Geng said.
Chief Jiang glanced at him: "You can ask your mom about this. See if your mom can agree."
Jiang Geng uttered, "My mom will definitely not agree."
"Then why did you come and tell me for." Chief Jiang shook the newspaper and continued to read it. Completely ignoring son.
In fact, he wanted his son to have more contact with his brothers from Zhou Family. Those who interact with ink will get black. Following those better than oneself will make one better.
However, he didn't disapprove the idea of going to the capital to celebrate the New Year. It was up to his wife.
"Dad, help me persuade Mom." Jiang Geng pleaded. He really wanted to go to the capital for the New Year. On the way, he can see that eldest brother.
"I'll give it a go when your mom comes back." Chief Jiang stated.
Apparently, Xue Mei Li still won't budge: "Letting him attending college in the capital is enough. Not being at home during the New Year? What will it look like?"
Jiang Geng heard his mom's verdict the next morning. Kill that thought. She won't have any complaints about him going to the capital for college and spends the New Year there. For now, don't think about it.
Regarding this answer, Lin Qing He had expected it. Not surprisingly at all.
If Xue Mei Li could agree, then she would not be Xue Mei Li.
Lin Qing He didn't pay much attention to this. After she translated the current book, she went to submit it. The manuscript must be reviewed before being sent out. Lin Qing He wasn't in a hurry.
After getting to know half of another person's translation, she went back first.
This was what she was currently occupied with. As for Zhou Qing Bai, he had dropped down. He was completely a family man who mind the children.
"Us two are now considered female outside and the male inside, right?" Lin Qing He jollily remarked when she came back and saw him wearing a scarf as he made pork ribs and winter melon soup.
"Don't over-exert yourself." Zhou Qing Bai smilingly said when she saw that she had brought a book back.
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The translation work wasn't easy. Still, Lin Qing He wasn't tired. With such a job, life was quite fulfilling.
Now they were waiting for their precious baby girl to grow up a little bit before returning to the capital.
Have to say, it wasn't a lie to say a little child grow with each passing day. She grew fast. In the first month, it was either eating or sleeping. Now in the second month, she spends more time awake.
Although she still ate and slept most of the time, she laughed more when one interact with her now.
The ribs and winter melon soup was delicious. Lin Qing He liked it.
Although life was simple, it was also very warm. Zhou Qing Bai took care of the rest. He washed the dishes before going over to watch TV with his wife in his arms.
As for their daughter, she was playing by herself in the room.
Though he loved his daughter dearly, he would still accompany her every day. Lin Qing He enjoyed their quiet together time.
"You are a lot fatter now. This figure needs exercise." Lin Qing He leaned in his arms and commented.
"Don't leave everything for me to eat." Zhou Qing Bai felt a little helpless. How can he not get fat? A lot of things were made and ended in his stomach. It would be weird if he didn't get fat.
"You cook too much. My appetite is good enough." Lin Qing He responded.
Zhou Qing Bai stated: "Then I will start running tomorrow."
"Go. Try and get back to your previous figure. I like your previous figure." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Qing Bbai: "..." This is going to be a bit difficult.
Back then, was in his 20s and 30s. But now he was in his 40s.
Lin Qing He was just teasing him and didn't take it seriously. She didn't mind what her man become like. Of course, he can't really become a pig. Otherwise she couldn't accept it.
Although Hai City was in the south, winter was still very cold. This kind of coldness was the humid cold. Not the kind of dry cold.
Especially after entering the twelfth lunar month. It was truly gloomy and cold.
Lin Qing He wore a puffer jacket and went out. She could feel the cold digging through the pants.
After discussing, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai both planned to go back within these few days. At this time, little Mi Mi was over two months old.
She was born on the 10th of October. Mid-September according to the lunar calendar. In a blink of an eye, it was more than two months. Almost three months.
So Zhou Qing Bai went to invite old Madam Jiang to come over. Little Mi Mi was fed and now slept in the room.
It was necessary to have someone keep watch.
So old Madam Jiang just needed to watch TV in the living room as she crochet her hat. He took his wife out and drove the car to the outskirts. Only halfway on the road, the car was withdrawn into the space. Then the two took a detour and slowly walked to catch the bus back home.
Altogether, it took about an hour and a half. The car was kept in the space. Once they're in the capital, they can find another opportunity to get it out.
They explained old Madam Jiang that they found an acquaintance with a truck and let him tow it. Then he will drive to the capital.
Old Madam Jiang didn't doubt him. Even said that it was safer. Outside wasn't safe. In some villages, the whole village can come out to block the road and rob. Simply bullying strangers.
On the third day after the car was put away, Zhou Qing Bai called on old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang to start moving things.
Refrigerators, washing machines, and TV sets were all moved to the next door. These can't be taken with them nor were they going take it. Instead, they left it for the two elders.
However, old Mister Jiang simply refused to agree. He insisted on giving money and would move it back if he didn't accept the money. Chief Jiang specially found time to come over.
It was toward the end of the year. At this time, there were so many thieves wanting to snatch something to pay off their debts. So Chief Jiang was really busy. Still, he came here in person.
He gave Zhou Qing Bai five hundred yuan: "I know that this is definitely not enough, but you will definitely not take it if I give one thousand. Then five hundred yuan. Let the elderly feel at ease. I accept your thoughts, Brother. "
There were electric fan, TV set, refrigerator, and washing machine. Zhou Qingbai didn't plan to take them away. They left them all to old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang. If one want to buy it all, it would take at least fourteen to fifteen hundred because everything was in good-condition.
However, like Chief Jiang said, if they don't charge any money for so many things, the two elders would feel uneasy to use them.
Therefore, Zhou Qing Bai didn't refuse the five hundred yuan.
But even when it was five hundred, the friendship factor was fulfilled. Even second-hand ones didn't amount to this price. Still, it set old Mister Jiang's conscience more at ease.
After all, no one's money came from the wind. Though grandson's godfather was generous, they couldn't take advantage of it too much.
"As for this house. Uncle Jiang, help me rent it out. I also have some houses and shops in other places. All of which have been bought. When the spring starts next year, help me managed it. I have already set the price. For every rented out one, you will get 30% of the profit, Uncle Jiang." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
"What houses? Shops?" Old Mister Jiang was shocked.
"It was bought by Qing Bai earlier on. Now we are going back to the capital, there is no one managing them. Uncle Jiang, are you willing to help us take care of it? The salary will be calculated according percentage. But there's no basic salary." Lin Qing He smilingly said.
"You don't have to calculate by percentage. Where are the shops? Qing Bai, take me to around today. Next year, I will help rent it out for you." Old Mister Jiang jollily responded.
"That can't do." Lin Qing He maintained: "Must give a percentage. As for how much you earn, it's up to your ability, Uncle Jiang."
Zhou Qing Bai took old Mister Jiang to the shops and the houses. After walking around, old Mister Jiang was confused.
"Why did you buy so many shops and houses?" Old Mister Jiang was surprised.
"I just strolled around in my idle time. When I felt it's and I got it settled. Now I don't have time to come here to manage it. It's not good to leave it aside, so I plan to rent it out first." Zhou Qing Bai explained and gave a list: " I have written the address of each shop and house here. Uncle, watch it to me first. In the future, I may run it myself."
"No problem. Leave it to me. I will accurately record every rent for you." Old Mister Jiang hurriedly assured.
"If there is a need for demolition or something and someone gets in touch, just call me. This is the number for the dumpling shop in the capital." Zhou Qing Bai said.
"Alright." Old Mister Jiang agreed.
The next day, Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He set off. Chief Jiang personally drove them to the train station in a police car.
"Godfather, Godmother, I'll be over next summer vacation!" Jiang Geng said with reluctance to separate
"Remember the address?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Remember. I remember clearly!" Jiang Geng declared.
"Alright then. But before coming over, you have to get your parents' consent, and you are not allowed to sneak over by yourself." Lin Qing He warned.
"I know!" Jiang Geng said seriously.
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The day before they returned to the capital, they made a call over. Clearly notifying what time they would be there.
Zhou Xuan went to borrow a car from his brother-in-law Wang Yuan and waited.
He arrived half an hour in advance. Today, the train was late by almost half an hour. This made him and Zhou Gui Lai wait for an hour.
It was impossible to say that it wasn't cold. But when the two brothers saw their parents in puffer jackets and hugging their little sister, they became warm again.
Immediately they came up. However, before they spoke, they were lectured by their dad: "Quickly give way. Don't let Mi Mi free!"
"Where is the car?" Lin Qing He added.
Can't be helped. It was fine when they were in the train. But now they came out, it was really cold.
At this time, the deep winter capital was truly world of ice and snow.
"Come with me." Zhou Xuan responded.
He led them over to the car. Only after getting in the car and closed the door, it was better.
Zhou Xuan drove home. Zhou Gui Lai had taken the back seat with his dad, while Lin Qing He was sitting in the front passenger seat.
So at this moment, it was convenient for Third to see his sister.
"So beautiful ah." Third couldn't help but praised.
"Second child, ignore. Focus on driving," Lin Qing He reminded.
"I'll look when we get home. Not in a hurry." Zhou Xuan nodded.
"Dad, let me hold her." Zhou Gui Lai said.
"Off to one side." Zhou Qing Bai disdained. Daughter was sleeping now. So it was better that he held her.
Lin Qing He amusedly said, "Don't get scared by her if she cries one day."
"I won't. This is our family's precious." Zhou Gui Lai replied.
Zhou Qing Bai was somewhat satisfied with this answer. As for Lin Qing He... it seemed that she was really going to take on the role of strict mother. Can't let her be spoiled by these people.
At Hai City, there was only Zhou Qing Bai. He basically fulfilled every requests. When daughter harrumphs on the bed, he immediately bolted over.
Now that they returned to the capital, there with so many brothers here, Lin Qing He felt that her role as a strict mother was imperative.
In the days to come, Mi Mi will be severely disciplined by her mom. And she will always find her dad and her brothers in secret for comfort.
Still, this was useless. Her powerful mountains dared not provoke her mom.
They drove over to Father Zhou and Mother Zhou's side and had dinner together. It was almost time for dinner. Since knowing that their uncle and aunt would bring their little cousin sister back, Hu Zi and Gang Zi desperately put in effort to come back early.
All the family members were present. Thankfully, the house was big enough, otherwise with so many people, there won't be room to stand up, let alone sit.
It had been more than half a year since the couple left the capital. This time, they received a warm welcome upon their return.
Little Mi Mi had slept all the way on the road. Now she was awake. Seeing a lot of strangers gathering around to look at her, she almost started crying in fright. Fortunately, she felt the familiar presence of her dad and didn't howl. Still, she started to lean into her dad's embrace. Those with experience would understand at a glance that she was hungry.
Zhou Qing Bai passed the child to his wife, Lin Qing He took the child into the room. Zhou Xiao Mei followed in and said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, your figure is too well maintained? Can't see you get fat at all. What did you eat?"
Even though Lin Qing He was very familiar with her, she still breastfeed her daughter with her back turned to her. She responded: "What is there to be envious about? I just have a small appetite and didn't eat much."
"I don't have self-control like Fourth Sister-in-law. After giving birth, my appetite is almost the same as that of a water tank. I can't easily stop." Zhou Xiao Mei sighed.
She always said she wanted to lose weight, but she never made it happen.
Lin Qing He smiled: "Your Da Lin likes it that way. On snowy days, it's like hugging like cotton. How comfortable."
Zhou Xiao Mei said: "Da Wa said that he will come back this year for the New Year. Did Er Wa call?"
"He did." Lin Qing He nodded.
She wanted to make some cured meat for now to set aside. When the time comes and her son go back, she can let him to take it back there to eat.
Just ask the military hospital's canteen to heat it. It'll be delicious.
Zhou Xiao Mei brought up their life in Hai City: "You also gain an god-relative?"
"En. Xiao Geng has been here. He's a good lad." Lin Qing He said.
"He is. He looks like a cheerful child." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked: "That Auntie Jiang and Mother can chat together."
"I think Mother has mostly recover, right?" Lin Qing He asked her mother-in-law while they brought her up.
As for the little girl in her arms, she was working hard to eat her rations a moment ago. Now she was resting for a breath. Then she continued to eat after a while. This appearance made one want to laugh.
This was what they meant by putting in one's whole strength.
"Don't worry about Mother's body. It's from all the worrying. With so many people around, does she need to react so much? It's nothing and end up with something happening." Zhou Xiao Mei said.
This was throwing everything into confusion. Both Xu Sheng Qiang's side and her mother's side.
"It's fine as long as she is okay." Lin Qing He didn't really care about the rest: "How is the bun shop's business?"
"The business is same old. But now we have mutton noodles, the business is pretty good." Zhou Xiao Mei smiled: "Finally settled the last sum."
Last time they paid back a part but it hadn't been fully paid off yet. This time it can be regarded as fully paying off all the money they owed to her fourth sister-in-law.
"Why are you worried about this." Lin Qing He said.
"Repaying debts is nature's law and earth's way." Zhou Xiao Mei jollily responded: "What's more, after paying it back, I would be without any debts and feel lighthearted. In the future, Da Lin and I can keep the earning to nurture my family's four."
"Want to produce four college students?" Lin Qing He grinned.
"I dare not think of four college students. As long as the four want to study and can study, then Da Lin and I will support them!" Zhou Xiao Mei stated.
Lin Qing He naturally approved. Still, Lin Qing He suggested to Zhou Xiao Mei to wait for the commercial housing to come out to the market in the future and buy one or two to hold if they got the extra money.
With the exception of few cases, the college students of later generations will struggle to build a home in a place like the capital. Even with a few lifetime, they'll still struggle.
Still, Lin Qing He didn't say so much right now. After feeding, she patted her to burp. Only then, Lin Qing He put her on the bed and let herself have a rest.
Still, can't always hold her all the time. Otherwise, she will get used to it.
"She's exquisitely pretty. Will definitely be a big beauty when she grow up. Look like you, Fourth Sister-in-law." Zhou Xiao Mei remarked.
"Look pretty when young, but may not once she grow up." Lin Qing He smiled.
"With these facial features, she won't worse off." Zhou Xiao Mei firmly declared.
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