Chapter 681: Original female lead
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Weng Mei Jia's pregnancy really caused a sensation in Zhou Family.
When He Mian Mian called back, Lin Qing He reported the good news to her. After He Mian Mian hung up, she looked for Zhou Xuan.
She enviously announced that Eldest Sister-in-law was pregnant.
"En." Zhou Xuan nodded calmly.
His eldest brother was twenty-four this year. What's more, he and his eldest sister-in-law were married. It was normal to have a child.
He Mian Mian declared, "It would be great if we have one too."
When she said this, her eyes swept toward Zhou Xuan. Zhou Xuan became a little helpless: "It's not suitable for us to have a child right now."
He Mian Mian said: "Why not suitable? We have obtained the marriage certificate. Now we are the most legal couples. Even if there isn't any wedding banquet, it can actually be saved."
"I'm going on business trip this year. This trip will be very busy. I'm afraid that I won't have time to take care of you. Wait until my foundation is stable, then we can have it." Zhou Xuan coaxed.
Going out on business trip. When one arrive, those people there will form alliances. It won't be easy even when he was from the capital. That strong dragon can't beat the local snake phrase wasn't a joke. After all, people's base camp was there.
Naturally, he had go and spend effort and brain. Of course, people wouldn't overly make it difficult for him.
Still, it won't be easy. How can they have a child at this time?
He Mian Mian sighed and commented, "Seeing Mi Mi, I'm greedy for one. Now Eldest Sister-in-law is pregnant, while we can't have one."
"I thought you didn't want to be birth one so early." Zhou Xuan looked at her and said.
His wife couldn't be any more fashionable. What's more, she was also very self-conscious. She was a typical young heiress. Very playful. He felt her personality haven't settled yet.
Unexpectedly, she want to have a baby.
"That's because of you." He Mian Mian stated.
She loved her husband. She actually never thought that she would like a man this much. Because she loved him so much. What's more, she found his little sister cute. She had looked at him again and then looked at herself again. The baby birth by them definitely won't look bad.
So, she came up with this idea of giving birth to a fair jade, cute little dumpling?
Zhou Xuan was moved by her words. Because it was him, she wanted to give birth to one for him.
Because of feeling touched, He Mian Mian's legs trembled a little when she got home.
Back to Zhou Family's side. Lin Qing He had begun to prepare the clothes for the baby. But there was basically not much to prepare.
Because there were the baby clothes left by little Mi Mi. As for the diapers, they were all thrown away. It needed to be cut out again.
There were a thick piles of it. No shortage of clothes either. They were all made of good materials. They didn't need to buy new ones. These were enough to wear until about one year old.
Babies shouldn't be too constrained with the talk about boy and girl clothes. They don't understand anything. What Lin Qing He used to buy was all neutral. The ones that Zhou Qing Bai bought were colorful. This straight male aesthetic was simply terrifying.
Lin Qing He prepared a bunch of things, all of which were washed and dried.
Mother Weng knew what she was doing. When she talked to Weng Mei Jia on the phone, she merrily said, "You are blessed in the future to have such a mother-in-law."
Weng Mei Jia smilingly responded, "I'm blessed. At maternal home, I have mom's doting. Over at in-law's home, I have my mother-in-law's doting."
Mother Weng laughed. She reminded her some things that pregnant women should pay attention to.
It wasn't too busy at this time. So Lin Qing He asked Third to go to the camp first. Anyway it wasn't too far. It took two to three days train ride. He can check on them on her behalf.
Third didn't have any objection. Carrying a bunch of things his mom had prepared, he took the train over.
On this train, there was an incident of thief stealing. Third personally witnessed a girl give a clean cut over the shoulder and subdued the thief. What's more, she pulled out a pair of handcuff out of nowhere and cuffed the guy.
"I have known that you have a gang to commit crimes. This time I am here specifically to ambush you. Still, dare to steal property under my nose?" the beautiful girl snorted coldly.
This aroused everyone around to applaud.
Zhou Gui Lai turned to look at her. Just this look had almost fascinated him. This girl was so beautiful.
The girl also stared back at him. Just now everyone avoided that person as he ran around on the train. She almost lost him when he took advantage of the current stage of getting off the train. However, he stumbled over an outreach leg.
This young man was not only warm-hearted, but also very handsome.
"Thank you." The girl had a great impression of him in her heart for a while and directed at Zhou Gui Lai.
Zhou Gui Lai said: "It's just a matter of lending out a feet."
Normally people would say a matter of lending out a hand. While, he used feet. The girl couldn't help but laughed out. At this time, her two companions came over and immediately escorted the man out of the carriage.
The girl followed them. Zhou Gui Lai internally cried out that he hadn't had time to ask her name. It was a pity that she was leaving like that.
Unexpectedly, the girl didn't to go so fast. She just went down to say a few words. Then she got in the carriage again.
"What's your name? Can I get to know you? Just seeing your skills, you seems to be very good." Zhou Gui Lai smilingly said.
"My name is Zhong Qing. I graduated from the police academy. I'm not that good. There is a guy called Han Xu Jie on our team. His skill is better. However, my temper is a stinky one." Zhong Qing said with a curled lips.
"Han Xu Jie?" Zhou Gui Lai was shocked: "My elder brother has a friend called Han Xu Jie, who is also in the police academy."
Zhong Qing obviously didn't expect this, so she asked him. Zhou Gui Lai tried to recall. After all, they haven't seen each other for a good few years. Still, the general appearance can be described.
Handsome and tall. This was general. Of course, the most specific one was that Han Xu Jie got a mole on his neck.
He also talked about the location of Han Xu Jie's hometown. It matched.
"So you really know Captain Han." Zhong Qing grinned.
Zhou Gui Lai nodded and started chatting with her. She was on duty on this ride and talked all the way. She was also responsible for the safety of other carriages and would go on patrols.
Zhou Gui Lai gave her some apples and bananas. Zhong Qing didn't refuse.
When she got off the train, Zhou Gui Lai gave her the home phone number. Mainly for her to pass it to Han Xu Jie.
"I'll pass it to Captain Han. Don't worry." Zhong Qing stated.
"Really a hearty and lovely girl. But why does she happened to be surnamed Zhong?" Zhou Gui Lai helplessly lamented after getting off the train.
He didn't struggle too much. He took a bus and headed to the county city. Then he had to take another bus from the county city to the camp.
So much transfer. The distance was really not close.
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Lin Qing He didn't know that her son actually encountered the fated one and he had left a phone number. If she knew, she would definitely vomit blood.
Third made his way over there and called the home. Saying that his eldest brother wasn't going to mission now. Apart from training every day, he had some time to accompany his eldest sister-in-law. His eldest sister-in-law was glowing.
Lin Qing He felt relieved after hearing this. She told him to come back because the tea in the south needed to be checked. It was particularly busy.
Third stayed there for two days before going home. He had wondered if he could meet the girl called Zhong Qing. She was very talkative and also had a gentle temper.
He thought she was a bold and unrestrained girl when he first met. But later, he really felt that she was a very gentle girl.
Third didn't tell his mom about this when he returned to the capital. After all, his mom had said that he wasn't allowed to marry a girl surnamed Zhong. His mom's got a dictator personality, so he didn't dare to go against her.
Besides, he only just met that girl. He wouldn't challenge his mom for her.
The tea business was very good. The wine shop's business was also stable. There were people watching the wine shop. Third didn't need to go there. So Lin Qing He sent him to the south.
She got Ma Cheng Min to go with him. To now, Ma Cheng Min still lived in that apartment building. He was a little moved when the commercial house was released this year.
It was just too expensive. They couldn't afford it. Lin Qing He had told him if they were short money, she can lend some to him.
Since Ma Cheng Min worked under her hand, his attitude had always been serious and proper. What's more, he was very hands on with his work. Lin Qing He was naturally willing to take care of the old employees.
After all, with the development of today's society, the conditions of the apartment building did appear to be worse.
If one have the money, they would be willing to live better.
The dumpling shop opened by Auntie Ma and her daughter-in-law, Huang Xiao Liu was doing okay. It went without saying, they made a fortune.
Of course, Ma Cheng Min had always had no plans to change jobs, even when his salary was far less than that of his mom and his wife's dumpling shop. He liked this job.
When Lin Qing He came back this day, she heard Auntie Zhao say that there was a call from her hometown. It was Third Sister-in-law Lin San who called with Third Sister-in-law's phone. But she wasn't home.
Lin Qing He made a call back Third Sister-in-law. Third Sister-in-law said: "I heard from your maternal sister-in-law tat she wanted to try introduce Lin Xiu to your side to help and find a son-in-law in the capital in the future."
Lin Qing He merrily responded, "That depends on fate."
Third Sister-in-law spoke, "Qing He, what do you think of Lin Xiu matching with Gang Zi? Gang Zi is now a native of the capital."
Lin Qing He froze. She originally wanted to match Auntie Zhao's daughter, Ah Die to Gang Zi. However, Ah Die had already found a match this year. It was just last month.
So Lin Qing He didn't mention it. After all, Gang Zi didn't have any intention in this aspect now.
"You watched Gang Zi grow up. While I kind of watched Lin Xiu grow up. She has a high degree of education and a well-behaved person. She will graduate this year. Let her go be an accountant over at your place. I'm also a mother, so how could I not understand her intention. However, Gang Zi is also a resident of the capital now." Third Sister-in-law persuaded.
Lin Qing He didn't know whether to cry or laugh. She had really never thought about her maternal niece and nephew being together. But it seem to be a good idea. She watched Gang Zi grow up. When it came overly high aim, then there was none. He was like his elder brother, Hu Zi. Also down-to-earth.
In order to be able to buy a house and settle down here, look how much effort he put in. He departed early and returned home late. He wanted to save a sum of money within three years and then buy a commercial house belonging to him so he could settle down here!
He'll have a house and a shop here. There was no need to help out then. Her farm on the outskirts will also need manpower to run it. That was a stress-free work.
So Lin Qing He felt it was pretty good.
"But Gang Zi doesn't have any intention in this yet. Third Sister-in-law, don't bring it up outside." Lin Qing He stated.
"Gang Zi isn't young anymore. Why doesn't he have a mindset to marry?" Third Sister-in-law responded.
She can think of this was because the kind of person Lin Xiu was. Rich water should be kept in one's own field. How wonderful would it be for this nephew, Gang Zi to marry her?
Lin Qing He told her about Gang Zi's current struggle to buy a house.
Third Sister-in-law paid it no heed: "Buying a house is not a matter of overnight. The house over there is so expensive. I have heard Wu Ni say that it costs more than 100,000. If he can't afford it, he won't marry a wife forever? It's okay to date first. They can go out to rent a house in the future. Your side is so spacious. They can go there and rent first."
Lin Qing He smiled: "It'll depend on the two of them. If there's a connection between them, we don't need to make a match at that time. If there's no feeling, we won't get involved."
Though that was said, she still got Third Sister-in-law to go over to Third Sister-in-law Lin to pass a message. Saying that it was OK. When Lin Xiu graduates, she will go over to the capital and her side will take her in.
Third Sister-in-law Lin was delighted. When Third Brother Lin came back, she told him about it and stated, "I said that Third Sister won't be offended. Ah Xiu will definitely be able to go over and help."
"You think I don't know what you were thinking about." Third Brother Lin gave her helplessly look.
Third Sister-in-law Lin responded, "Can't I? If there is someone suitable, get Third Sister introduce someone to Ah Xiu. Isn't it good?"
If eldest daughter was illiterate and insensible, then she would definitely not dare to bring it up. But eldest daughter graduated from a college. Which wasn't bad. Going over, she won't make her aunt ashamed.
As for finding a son-in-law in the capital, Third Sister-in-law Lin did have such plan.
Was there a mother who doesn't want her daughter to marry well?
Lin Qing He had told Zhou Qing Bai about this matter. Zhou Qing Bai grinned when he heard it: "Third Sister-in-law has a good eye."
There was no flaw with this niece, Lin Xiu. If his nephew could marry her, then he would definitely be blessed.
"I only told Ah Xiu to come here. When the time comes, see how it goes between her and Gang Zi. You ask Gang Zi to move back and don't live with his maternal grandparents. Say, to avoid disturbing them. He can't disturb no matter how early he get up if he live here." Lin Qing He instructed.
Next was summer. Clothes were the best seller in summer. Gang Zi wasn't going to sell steamed buns anymore. He returned to live here after listening to his maternal uncle's words.
"Your maternal grandparent's side are eating well. How come you have become so thing after living there for a short while." Lin Qing He remarked.
"Just busy." Gang Zi smiled.
Lin Qing He spoke, "Although you are young now, you still needs to pay attention to your health. I'll get Auntie to stew a fish maw soup tonight. You drink more."
"Alright!" Gang Zi broke into a wide grin.
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Lin Xiu won't graduate until this summer. She attended a junior college. Although she wasn't as good as the undergraduates like Zhou Yang and Zhou Wu Ni, she had a decent degree in this age.
After returning home from the provincial city during the holiday, she heard her mother talk about this matter. Told her to not accept the assigned employment after graduation. Just directly go to her aunt's in the capital.
Lin Xiu had been to the capital for a few times. It went without saying that she liked the capital city's side. Originally, she preparing for the assigned employment. Now she heard her aunt lacked people and had a place, then she didn't need the school allocated job.
She planned to go to the capital after graduating. In the evening, she made a call over since she knew her aunt was at home.
Gang Zi happened to sit nearby and picked it up.
As soon as he heard that it was Lin Xiu, he called his maternal aunt. Lin Qing He came over to answer the phone and chatted with her maternal niece.
When she hung up the phone, Gang Zi asked, "Maternal Aunt, is Lin Xiu coming over?" He and Lin Xiu knew each other, even though they weren't very familiar with each other.
"En. When she graduates this year, she will come over here and be an specialized accountant for me." Lin Qing He told.
Gang Zi was puzzled: "Isn't there Elder Sister Er Ni and the others?"
"Accounting doesn't earn too much. And your sister Er Ni is busy. Your second brother-in-law owns a garment factory. Letting Lin Xiu come over means she can spare more time to accompany your second brother-in-law to go shopping. Last time, I heard your second brother-in-law complaining about it." Lin Qing He replied.
Gang Zi grinned. Zhou Qing Bai looked at his nephew and stated, "It's almost time to get married."
On this point, Zhou Qing Bai and Third Sister-in-law's wife's opinions were in line. Basically, aiming to not let the rich water flow to outsiders' fields. After Lin Xiu graduates, he intended to push his nephew to be capable.
Gang Zi couldn't comprehend his maternal uncle's intentions and shook his head: "I want to buy a house first!" He had a dedication to buying a house. He truly wanted to have his own little home.
Although it was comfortable to live on his maternal uncle and aunt's side, he can't live there for a lifetime. In the future, he will have to marry a wife. How can he drag his family to live in his maternal uncle's house?
There was no such reasoning.
"Buying a house is to marry a wife. If you meet a good one, you should get engaged first. Otherwise, what age will you be when you buy a house? Even if you have a house, the other party would disdain your high age." Zhou Qing Bai maintained.
When he was at his age, the first three boys were already born.
Gang Zi smiled: "Isn't it because I haven't encountered someone?"
"I'll find a good one for you. Don't casually date outside by yourself." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
Gang Zi nodded. It was absolutely no problem to leave his life-long matter to his maternal uncle and aunt. If they approve, then there was no unhappy life.
His eldest brother currently had a happy life. It would be impossible for him to say that he didn't have red eyes. It can't be helped. He wanted to buy a commercial house and the money was short by a long way.
Early the next morning, Gang Zi went out with a cart full of goods. Not only did he have fashionable and youthful clothes, but also various headbands. He bought a few buns outside to eat before starting to set up a stall.
Generally speaking, one-third of this cart's good can sell out in the early market. Then two-thirds of the were gone in the rest of the day. When he closed the stall at night, there was usually nothing left.
Since last year, the business had been really prosperous. Although he was setting up a stall right now, it was even better than opening a shop in term of business.
Lin Qing He didn't ask him whether he was making a profit now. Just by taking in his supply in and supply out every day, she knew without asking.
Being this motivated was a good thing. In the future, there was no need to set up stall even when one want to. The first one to disagree was the city management. One should take advantage of this current moment and quickly make a fortune to buy a house. That was a big profit.
Zhou Gui Lai went south with Ma Cheng Min. It took more than 20 days before they embarked on the return journey.
"When I and Uncle Cheng Min went over, we happened to encounter another group of tea merchants. They also planned to go to collect tea, but guess what, Dad?" Zhou Gui Lai laughed.
"The tea farmers didn't sell them?" Zhou Qing Bai asked.
Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "Didn't sell to them. Only to our family."
In fact, the tea farmers were honest. They weren't the kind to open door for money. They have already came into agreement with Lin Qing He. She will buy all the tea within five years. Not only that, if the annual market price increases, she will also increase it. Tea farmers will not suffer a disadvantage.
What's more, because they collected tea and sold it by themselves, there was no middle men. The price Lin Qing He gave was definitely not something other tea vendors can compare. The price they gave was only 60% of Lin Qing He's. Because the tea was really good, they were willing to increase to 70% or even 80%.
Still, how can this compare with the price given by Lin Qing He? No matter how high the price was, there was no profit. She was produce and sell on their own. As long as she was willing to let go of some profits to the tea farmers, other parties can't take away her suppliers.
Moreover, Lin Qing He knew how to socialize. This time Zhou Gui Lai and Ma Cheng Min brought gifts.
There was a pack of abalone and sea cucumber and isinglass from the dry good shop.
These were the delicacies of the mountains and seas. Very precious gifts. It was enough sincerity, right? The price was good and her gesture were realistic. The tea farmers weren't stupid. Do they still need to talk about who to cooperate with?
Zhou Gui Lai and Ma Cheng Min basically didn't encounter any setbacks on this journey. The tea farmers assured them that new tea will be delivered when the time comes. The quality can be absolutely assured. It absolutely won't go wrong.
The tea farmers themselves also want to maintain a good relationship with such a purchaser.
"My mom got methods." Zhou Gui Lai finally declared with emotion. Then he glanced at his dad with his eyes: "Dad, do you feel particularly relaxed after marrying a woman like Mom?"
Zhou Qing Bai swept his gaze to this son.
Although there was some suspicion of eating soft food, Zhou Qing Bai didn't deny it. After marrying a capable wife, he basically had only one purpose as a husband. Which was to support the front of family and let people know that there was a male master in this family.
The rest, he really didn't need to worry about. As long as he didn't drag his wife's feet, it was fine.
As for whether it hurt his self-esteem, Zhou Qing Bai expressed that he didn't care. So what if his wife was capable? He could marry such a wife and get her have children for him was also his capability.
Not only did Third said it in front of his dad, he also praised in front of his mom. He wanted to find such a wife in the future.
Lin Qing He waved her hand and said, "I'm afraid that you don't have your dad's fate. Go diligently be an old cow."
When she said this, Zhou Qing Bai, who was beside her, raised the corners of his mouth slightly. There was no need to describe the softness in the gaze toward his wife.
Lin Qing He sent a wink at him. Her own, of course, she'll find him attractive.
As the son, Third just tweeted. Really. After so many years, these two couples were still so sticky.
They were already old husband and old wife.
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The tea shop's business was doing excellent now. It was also an important source of income for the family.
Because Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni planned to open a shop by themselves, Lin Qing He won't hold them back.
So, she called Xu Sheng Qiang over on this day.
From last year to now, Lin Qing He can see that Xu Sheng Qiang had really turned a new leaf.
This was a young man in his twenties. Lin Qing He wasn't a cruel person. If he walked all the way down the road to blackness she won't care about him even if he dies in front of her. Since he changed for better now, Lin Qing He was willing to give him a chance.
"You know the dry good shops that Ai Guo and San Ni work at? They both plan to open their own shop, so there is no one to watching it. In terms of salary and treatment, it's definitely better than the dumpling shop. Have you any thoughts about this?" Lin Qing He said as she stared at him.
Xu Sheng Qiang froze a bit before responding, "The dumpling shop's side?"
"Your maternal uncle can watch it by himself. He has nothing to do. The dumpling shop is for him to pass the time." Lin Qing He stated.
The salary offered by the dumpling shop to Xu Sheng Qiang was 130. The salary wasn't low. Of course, it wasn't high either. It was like that in the dumpling shop. It was pretty good to give this salary.
The dry good shop offered him a salary of 180. The salary level rose by 50 yuan in one go. So Xu Sheng Qiang was naturally willing to do it.
"Gang Zi is preparing to buy a commercial house here. Do you have any plans in this regard?" Lin Qing He spoke.
Xu Sheng Qiang was taken aback. Then he smiled: "It's too expensive. How can I afford it."
"You can save first. I will pitch some in when the time comes. With a house here, you'll be at ease." Lin Qing He told.
Xu Sheng Qiang didn't expect her to say that. He was obviously stunned. He pursed his lips and said, "Thank you, Maternal Aunt. Will you save the salary for me from now on?"
"You'll get your salary as normal. Just go to open an account and save it there." Lin Qing He told.
Lin Qing He had gave Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni a head up. She was letting Xu Sheng Qiang come over to help. He started to familiarize himself with all the affairs of the shop.
Naturally, Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni have no objection. In fact, Zhou San Ni felt quite ashamed.
After coming to the capital, her fourth uncle and fourth aunt were taking care of them. The shop needed them, but they wanted to open their own one.
Lin Qing He didn't mind. She had said from the beginning, if they wanted to go do it on their own, she would support them.
The couple planned to do this this year. After half a year, Xu Sheng Qiang will be able to take over completely. Then they can go open their own shop.
Li Ai Guo helped to watch the shop for so many years. He had his own business experience. Still, he taught Xu Sheng Qiang without any hiding anything.
Xu Sheng Qiang learned. He didn't want to open a shop on his own. But rather, he wanted to work like this under his maternal uncle and aunt. It was safe and stable. Completely different from before.
Xu Sheng Mei naturally knew about the dry good shop. She went to the dumpling shop to find her brother. Only then did she knew that her younger brother had come here.
She called out her younger brother and asked, "Why are you here?"
"Maternal Aunt asked me to come over." Xu Sheng Qiang replied.
"If I let you go to my shop, you won't. Coming here to watch the shop, you are happy to? It's not like you haven't opened one before. How much better is it to do it alone?" Xu Sheng Mei frowned.
Xu Sheng Qiang glanced at her and said, "Elder Sister, I don't want to open my own shop anymore. I'm doing well now."
In fact, he received a lot of care. Gang Zi needed to pay living expenses. Since he went to work at the dumpling shop last year, his maternal hadn't charged him living expenses.
The food that were brought to him were all set aside before the meal. It was all good dishes and meat.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say that he was nourished back to normal since he divorced and came to work for his maternal uncle.
After all, he was young. The body foundation was there.
What's more, Xu Sheng Qiang really didn't want to open a shop. However, his maternal aunt told him to save money to buy a house. He really want to.
Xu Sheng Mei frowned, "A salary of more than one hundred yuan a month is what you call doing well? Now the prices of things have risen a lot. With this salary, how will you get married and support your family in the future?"
"Elder Sister, my salary isn't low. Many people outside get paid less than me. One can live a plain life without having to spend a lot of money every day. I know you are living well now, Elder Sister. But my new brother-in-law. I should persuade you to keep an eye." Xu Sheng Qiang spoke.
He actually didn't approve the guy his elder sister found. But since his elder sister liked, what could he do.
Xu Sheng Mei got angry and said: "I came to persuade you to do it alone. Don't be tied down to the shop by that woman. Instead, you talk about me?"
"Elder Sister, what do you mean by that woman? That's Maternal Aunt!" Xu Sheng Qiang frowned, "What's more, Maternal Aunt didn't disallow me to go out and do it alone!"
In the past, Hu Zi, Gang Zi, and the others watched shops before. Later, they went out to do it alone. His third maternal cousin sister couple had watched the shop for so many years. Now they plan to go out and do it by themselves.
His maternal aunt supported them. How did it became he was tied to the shop by his maternal aunt?
And he could feel that his maternal had begun to accept him, this nephew who had abandoned the dark and turned out to the light. He had known the dry good shop a long time ago. The business was very good. It she didn't trust him, she would not call him over.
Xu Sheng Mei looked at her younger brother in disbelief and uttered, "Have you forgotten how heartless she was in the first place?"
"That was us being in the wrong first. Maternal Aunt isn't our father and mother. There is no need to spoil us." Xu Sheng Qiang said a little impatiently: "Elder Sister, live your life well. Don't think about those pointless things."
"I called Mother a while back. Mother said that she had arranged a girl for you. She's asking when you will go back to have a look?" Xu Sheng Mei took a deep breath and went straight to the point.
"With Mother's eyes, forgot it. Wait until later, I will ask Maternal Aunt and see if she can introduce someone to me." Xu Sheng Qiang pursed his lips and said.
Xu Sheng Mei was so angry that she trotted away in her high heels and left.
When she found a phone booth, she called her mother, and told her about Younger Brother's thoughts. I thought her mother would side with her. Who knew her mother weakly uttered on the phone: "Just follow Qiang Zi's wish. Better let his maternal aunt help and look around."
"Huh?" Xu Sheng Mei was stunned.
"I just heard, that girl and the lad from her neighbor's house rolled together in the rice field. She was caught on the spot by other. Saying that she wanted to give herself to her first love before she got married." First Sister told.
This was quite fortunate. If not, when her son marry her home, then won't he pick up another's broken shoes?
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Xu Sheng Mei gave her mother a round of scolding. What kind of person did she find. Didn't she inquire around beforehand!
After hanging up the phone, Xu Sheng Mei went back. Her family was full of incompetent. She didn't want to care anymore!
Xu Sheng Qiang also gave his mother a call. Saying that in the future, he won't be able to send money back. He planned to save as he wanted to buy a small home in the capital.
First Sister doted her eldest son dearly, so she was naturally happy to hear what he said. She spoke: "There is still money at home. Mother saved the money you sent over for you. When you want to buy a house, just say it. Mother will send it to you."
"No need. Maternal Aunt said how much I'm short when the time comes, she will first pitch it in for me. Then I will slowly pay Maternal Aunt back." Xu Sheng Qiang said.
First Aunt was stunned and uttered, "Your maternal aunt said this?"
"En." Xu Sheng Qiang nodded.
First Sister stumbled over her words, "Your maternal aunt is willing to forgive you now?"
"Since I learn well, she won't blame me. When I misbehave, she won't bother to pay attention to me." Xu Sheng Qiang said.
First Sister stammered: "Last time I made a lot of trouble because of you. I don't know if your maternal aunt is willing to talk to Mother now."
Would Lin Qing He bother forgive or not? She simply didn't want to interact with people like First Sister.
She didn't see it when she was in their hometown before and felt that she was pretty good. After all, she only went back to her maternal house one or two times throughout the year. Everything she saw was good.
But after getting in touch more, she understood. Too muddleheaded. Such a person, Lin Qing He would dodge if she couldn't provoke.
So when First Sister called, she happened to receive it. As soon as she heard it was her, she didn't even hesitate and directly gave it to Zhou Qing Bai.
Zhou Qing Bai spoke a few words with his eldest sister.
His eldest sister had disappointed him before. She had threatened his parents by severing the relationship if they didn't save Qiang Zi. When Qiang Zi was locked up, she really severed the relationship.
It had two elderly faint from anger. Although it didn't cause any big problem, it did take them a good few days to recover.
So after telling his eldest sister that their parents were in good health, he hung up the phone.
Lin Qing He spoke, "Why did she call here?"
"She want to reconcile with Zhou Family." Zhou Qing Bai knew his eldest sister and answered.
Lin Qing He said indifferently: "Whether reconcile or not, it'll be the same. There is no need."
She knew that First Sister must have heard about Xu Sheng Qiang's current situation and hesitantly called over. As she said, it was indeed unnecessary.
Xu Sheng Qiang was willing to properly get down to work, so she kept him here. If Xu Sheng Qiang didn't, then she won't show mercy.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't say too much. In fact, his wife's attitude towards Qiang Zi had surprised him a bit.
The current days was peaceful as well as blissful. It had entered June in a blink of an eye.
Lin Qing He received a call from Eldest and Mei Jia that night. It went without saying she was delighted. After talking for more than ten minutes, she hung up the phone.
It was almost nine o'clock at this time. Gang Zi had just returned from the night market.
Lin Qing He turned to him: "There are still cooked corn on the cob in the kitchen. Go in and get it yourself."
"I'll take a shower first." Gang Zi responded and went to take a shower. Then he came back feeling completely refreshed.
Third spoke, "You haven't gotten married yet and you tanned yourself so much. Be careful of being rejected in the future."
"My skin is like this. It won't get any whiter with any nourishment." Gang Zi didn't care.
"It's not too tanned. This kind of skin color looked masculine and manly. Your maternal uncle used to be like this." Lin Qing He piped in.
When working in the hometown before, her Qing Bai's skin was bronzed. She had been obsessed with it.
But now he had been nourished and became a lot more fairer. Because it had become fairer, he looked completely younger. On top of that, he took good care of his body and exercised regularly.
Even until now, Lin Qing He was still occasionally starstruck by him.
Truly an old bacon. The older he got, the more vigorous he became.
"Mom, the girls now have a different aesthetics than before. They all like milky youth." Third remarked.
"Don't listen to Third. Making good money is more important than these imaginary things." Lin Qing He stated.
The family began to watch Journey to the West. This TV series was attention grabbing. Lin Qing He was still watching it with gusto.
Initially, the days were very peaceful, until mid-June. Lin Qing He received a call.
"Hello Auntie, do you remember me? Han Xu Jie." Han Xu Jie said over the phone.
How could Lin Qing He not know him? The male lead!
However, she had a good impression of Han Xu Jie. Especially now that her sons were on the right track and were friends with him. Not the opposition. So Lin Qing He was naturally enthusiastic.
Han Xu Jie smiled and asked about Zhou Kai. Lin Qing He told him. Then she asked him where he work now? Han Xu Jie said that he would come to capital when he catch the train in a few days. That's why, he called in advance.
Lin Qing He was excited and told: "Then come to live at our home. When you arrive, I will get Third to pick you up."
"Auntie, give me the address. I will go there by myself." Han Xu Jie said.
Lin Qing He gave him the address of their home and chatted for a while before she hung up.
Lin Qing He was happy about Han Xu Jie coming over. She told Zhou Qing Bai and Third about it.
Third spoke: "I knew that Elder Brother Xu Jie would call here."
"How do you know?" Lin Qing He asked.
"I gave the phone number to Elder Brother Xu Jie." Third grinned: "Last time when you asked me to send clothes to my eldest sister-in-law, I met a girl on the train. When chatting, I heard about Elder Brother Xu Jie and knew it's the same person. So I gave her the number and asked her to pass it to Elder Brother Xu Jie."
Lin Qing He didn't take it seriously. However when Han Xu Jie came over with the female lead, Zhong Qing in tow and he introduce Zhong Qing to her, Lin Qing He felt a little dizzy.
Especially when she took in how friendly Third was this girl. He had specially dressed up to meet them.
The only thing to be thankful for was that Han Xu Jie just came over to recognize the door. He was very busy. He only had the afternoon free. In the evening, he had to leave again.
It went without saying, Zhong Qing followed. Third drove them to the train station. After returning, Lin Qing He pinched his ear and made a 360-degree turn.
"It hurtsssss!" Third made a continuous hissing sound.
"Tell me honestly! What is going on!" Lin Qing He glared.
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Lin Qing He had never expected the plot, which was turned around to this state by her, would still be able group back together.
She had never doubted the secret forces and had even felt sooner or later, they would still encounter. However, she didn't know that Third had already met Zhong Qing.
Just looking at his diligent mischievous appearance, one can tell he feelings for Zhong Qing.
Seeing his mom's reaction, he dared not hide anything. Third told her about helping to catch the thief on the train. Then he declared: "Mom, you have misunderstood. I don't have any thoughts toward Zhong Qing. I remember it, you won't let me marry any girl named Zhong. I remember clearly."
Only then, Lin Qing He let go of his ears and snorted coldly, "If dare to think about it, see if I won't break your dog leg. She will clearly look like a couple with your elder brother Xu Jie."
As the male lead and female lead, there was no need to describe their appearance. No matter whether it was Xu Jie or Zhong Qing, they were a generation of dragon and phoenix. They stood out in the crowd. Of course, her sons weren't any worst.
However, they were destined to be together. She won't allow Third to intervene. Interfering with other people's feelings would result in bad ending.
Third murmured: "Mom, have you misunderstood. It doesn't seem like there's anything between Zhong Qing and Elder Brother Xu Jie? I have been listening all the way on the train. She always complaining about Elder Brother Xu Jie's strictness and rigidity."
Lin Qing He gave him a cold gaze and said in her heart that she hadn't developed feelings for Han Xu Jie yet. To be precise, she hadn't realized her feelings for Han Xu Jie. Otherwise, what kind of entanglement would make her nag all the way?
However these were those two's matter. Nothing to do with her family.
"Don't mix in into them two's matter. Listen to Mom. You allowed to find a movie star in the future," Lin Qing He said.
"Movie star! Last time I went to a banquet with my second brother-in-law, there were really little stars there to accompany." Third smiled.
"Got to have white background and be clean themselves. If not, don't even think about entering the door." Lin Qing He looked at him.
Zhou Gui Lai grinned: "I know! I know! Mom, don't worry."
Lin Qing He gave him an eye-roll. As for the rest, there wasn't much to say. Since this time, Han Xu Jie and Zhong Qing would visit their house whenever they pass through the capital and occasionally stay overnight.
Although Lin Qing He was wary of Zhong Qing, Zhong Qing was still busy with her current position. There was no free time. As long as young talent Han Xu Jie come, Lin Qing He would be welcoming.
As for Zhong Qing. She probably have same gender repulsion toward her. Probably because of her preconception. In fact, Zhong Qing can be regarded as a good girl. The perception were upright. But as long as she think about her ruining her third as well as her two eldest, then she can't accept her.
She just didn't let it show on the surface.
In the end, it was a curse. Although she had repeatedly warned, Third was still very enthusiastic toward Zhong Qing. So Zhong Qing loved to drop by their home.
Lin Qing He thought about the plot saying Zhong Qing being attracted to Third and how Third was later used to prove her feelings for Han Xu Jie. Her scalp became numb.
So when Han Xu Jie came over and Zhogn Qing didn't, Lin Qing He started to her act as a vicious stepmother.
"Xu Jie, you are older than Eldest. Now that you are at this age, your parents should be anxious. Are there any match?" Lin Qing He asked.
Han Xu Jie came to a stop. He was indeed not young this year. His parents had urged him every year to the point he didn't really want to go home anymore.
"Why didn't Zhong Qing come with you today?" Lin Qing He asked.
"Her mom is ill. So she took a leave of absence for three days." Han Xu Jie answered.
Lin Qing He nodded. The female lead's setting was that she grew up in adverse circumstance. Her mom couldn't give birth to a son. After giving birth to her, she damaged her body and couldn't get pregnant again. So her dad divorced her and found another one. Sure enough, a son was born later.
However, even in such an environment, the female lead thrived and wasn't affected at all. Her mindset was still very positive.
Lin Qing He spoke, "What do you think of Zhong Qing?"
Han Xu Jie was taken aback before bursting into laughter: "Her? Auntie Lin, what are you thinking? That's a little girl. She almost ten years old younger than me."
Little Han Xu Jie's 'almost ten years old' was an exaggeration. There was a difference of seven or eight years old.
"What's the matter with this? As long as you treat Zhong Qing well, it's enough, I think this girl is righteous. Look at how she take care of her mother and you'll know she can take care of others too." Lin Qing He sang.
At this time, Han Xu Jie didn't develop and feeling with Zhong Qing. It was just a pure colleague relationship.
But he was really at the age when he should get married.
"Eldest's wife is pregnant this year and he's overjoyed. You are older than Eldest and still single. How can this do? It won't go wrong by listening to Auntie Lin. Zhong Qing is a lovely girl. Her face looks like someone who would bless the husband family." Lin Qing He persisted.
She wasn't causing harm. The male lead and female lead were born for each other. As husband and wife, they prosper.
Didn't reality prove this to be the case? Later, when the two were together, Han Xu Jie soared into the sky. Because her mom had a lost brother in the early years. Zhong Qing looked 80-90% similar to her mom and got, she was recognized by her maternal uncle. .
Her maternal uncle's status was very high. Han Xu Jie had the ability and credit, but it can't suppress the fact that he was foundationless boy. The female lead had brought him lots of luck.
Han Xu Jie smiled and said, "Too familiar."
What's more, he wasn't gentle with that girl at all. He trained her as a subordinate. She most likely hate him.
"Silly boy." Lin Qing He gave him an old smiling mother expression: "You got to look for someone familiar. You'll know her roots, no? If not, how can it do? You don't know what experience the other party had before. You and Zhong Qing are the best like this. There's no mistake in listening to Auntie. That is a really lovely girl. It'll be terrible if you miss her!"
Han Xu Jie stayed over that night. Lin Qing He's words had entered his mind.
Initially, he didn't have any thoughts in that aspect. But now it was exposed by Lin Qing He, it really seem like Zhong Qing is pretty good.
She can take the bitterness and was hardworking. What's more, she looked cute and has a kind temperament. It was just her age was young. Han Xu Jie definitely felt a little guilty to stretch out his paws on her.
But it still that sentence. He wasn't young. Can't really delay it anymore, otherwise he will be 30 after two or three years.
So after waiting for a month, Lin Qing He noticed the atmosphere between Han Xu Jie and Zhong Qing was different.
In the past, the two of them were particularly open when they came to visit. This time they came over, they couldn't wait to tell everyone that they were purely a colleague relationship. Nothing else.
It was truly guilty people giving themselves away by conspicuously proclaiming their innocence!
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Seeing both of them like this, Lin Qing He felt as comfortable as consuming nourishing pills.
The two of them dared not look at each other anymore. At first glance, the atmosphere seems to be like the window had been torn open. But the two of them still came over together. There was nothing to say.
They probably aren't together yet, but still in that kind of ambiguous stage.
Still, this was fine. Both of them stayed for one night. Lin Qing He brought a glass of milk to Zhong Qing.
"I watched Xu Jie grow up. I don't have a daughter. If I do daughter, I definitely want him to be my son-in-law." Lin Qing He said with a smile.
"How... How can he be as nice as Auntie say?" Zhong Qing accepted the milk. Her face flushed slightly.
"Xu Jie is not good? He is upright and will never be ostentatious. With that figure and appearance, which girl will not have happiness after marrying over? As for his parents, don't worry. They are reasonable people. I've met them." Lin Qing He continued.
Actually, they weren't. Han Xu Jie's parents were still very difficult to interact with. But when the two of them encounter Zhong Qing, the steel will become soft.
They became the representative of a good father-in-law and a good mother-in-law.
After, she was the female lead. That halo can blind people's eyes.
Zhong Qing felt shy. Especially recently. The relationship between her and Han Xu Jie were a little bit ambiguous. That block head Han Xu Jie knew to take her to the movies and also gift her a silk scarf. The meaning couldn't be any more clearer.
But in front of Lin Qing He, she didn't show it and said, "Auntie, it's getting late."
"En, it's not early. It's time to go back and rest. Auntie is hoping for the best for you two. If you can get married in the future, Auntie will reserve a room for you two. You can live here whenever you want. Treat it as your own home," Lin Qing He stated.
Acting as a matchmaker for once, Lin Qing He was in a very good mood.
Zhou Qing Bai noticed her merry mood and coaxed her: "Zhong Qing and Xu Jie are a good match. Don't think about the rest."
This was because he thought she wanted to pull Zhong Qing home to be her own daughter-in-law.
Lin Qing He rolled her eyes and said, "What are you thinking? I watched Xu Jie grow up. Now that he has no one at this age, it natural for me to be anxious for him. And how old is Third now."
Zhou Qing Bai smiled and uttered, "I noticed you are paying attention to her."
And had even poured milk to go over to see her.
"Quickly sleep." Lin Qing He waved her hand.
Speaking with conscience, Zhong Qing was indeed a rare lovely girl. But no matter how wonderful she was, it depended on fate, right?
She had no fate with her third. If one forcibly stick them together, there will be countereffect.
Letting her be with Han Xu Jie was the right way.
As long as the two of them were together, she welcomed them anytime and place to come over here as a guest whenever they wanted.
It was a night of good sleep. When Lin Qing He woke up early the next morning, Zhou Qing Bai and Han Xu Jie both returned from a run.
Both of them were all sweaty. They gathered around for breakfast after taking a shower.
Han Xu Jie and Zhong Qing left after eating. Instead of having Third sending them, they took the bus directly to the station.
Third spoke: "Mom, you can rest assured now!"
He also noticed the ambiguous air between Zhong Qing and Han Xu Jie. The joyous matter must be near.
Lin Qing He smiled: "Mom had never worried. Mom always believes in you. Now you are only twenty. No rush. Take your time."
Third didn't say anything. Although he knew that both Zhong Qing and Han Xu Jie have feeling for each other, he felt a little sad. Still, he was also relieved. Originally, he didn't have much feeling.
"By the way, Ah Xiu will be here in a few days. At that time, you guide her around to let her familiarize with the family account book and performance table." Lin Qing He instructed.
"Okay." Third nodded.
Lin Xiu came at the end of June. She was a grown girl. She caught the bus to the courtyard dwelling on own.
Lin Qing He and the others weren't home. The nanny, Auntie Zhao had been instructed by Lin Qing He. A room was arranged for Lin Xiu.
Lin Xiu took a shower and washed her hair at home. Then she waited for her aunt at home.
Lin Qing He had been relatively busy recently. Because she had recruited a college graduate. During this period, they were occupied translation studio's matter.
It was at its early stage now. So it was still relatively busy.
It wasn't until the evening that when she came back with Zhou Qing Bai and Mi Mi to prepare and eat dinner.
Seeing Lin Xiu, she was delighted and exclaimed, "I was saying that you should be arriving today. Have you called your mother?"
"I called Third Aunt." Lin Xiu smiled.
She followed Third and the others' way of addressing, calling Third Sister-in-law 'Third Aunt'.
"That's fine. Take a rest today. Tomorrow, I'll let Third take you around to familiarize yourself with the business." Lin Qing He said.
"I'm worried that I won't do well." Lin Xiu smiled.
"Although there are a lot of things, it'll be difficult the first time round and easy the second. If you don't understand, ask Third child or Er Ni. Also, me." Lin Qing He spoke.
While talking, Gang Zi came back from outside. Lin Qing he said, "It's hot. go take a wash first."
"Alright." Gang Zi grinned.
He went to take a shower first. Lin Qing He turned to Ah Xiu, "The salary for you isn't high. Only one hundred and sixty. But I will provide you food and accommodation."
"One hundred and sixty, including food and accommodation. It's very high." Lin Xiu happily uttered.
"Your father had even called me. He said he wanted to find a shop for you so that you can watch a shop." Lin Qing He said.
She understand her younger brother's plan. Because a shop makes money even when the business was average. It will definitely be much better than going out to work.
However Lin Xiu's mother didn't agree. Her daughter was a college student. How she can watch a shop? What kind of was this joke?
No matter what, she have to go to work.
Don't look at how profitable opening a shop was. Third Sister-in-law Lin highly-looked upon professional career in her heart, especially when its in the big cities. She wanted her daughter to go to the big cities out there.
After all, her eldest daughter was the most promising. The two daughters behind have average grades. They don't want to continue to study after high school, so watching the shop was pretty good.
Lin Xiu smiled: "I told my father too. I want to come out myself."
She really liked the capital and wanted to come here to work and live. Her aunt's family was here. If there was no one, she will be coming to unfamiliar place. Then forget it.
But right now, she really wanted to come here.
"It's a good idea for young people to live outside." Lin Qing He said: "Aunt will introduce you to someone in the future, so you can marry over to here."
Lin Xiu laughed and said, "No rush. I don't want to date yet."
"En. No rush." Lin Qing He thought it was perfect as Hu Zi wasn't in a rush. Then wait. Anyway, they were still young. Let's see if there is any fate in the future.
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After Lin Xiu came here, she started working the next day.
Her major was also very solid. She knew a lot. However, she wasn't familiar with the business yet. Once she is familiar with it, there will be basically no major problems.
This year there were fewer matters. Eldest got married. Second was sent out on business trip. The family business had stabilized. Lin Qing He's translation studio had started taking orders, but it was not difficult.
Several batches of new tea arrived. All were of good quality.
There were also two army dogs in the warehouse. Like the family dogs, they were all retired. Still, their combat effectiveness was comparable to that of one or two adult men. They weren't tied. Most people didn't dare to go close to them.
Of course they were specially trained. The two army dogs were very disciplined. Zhou Qing Bai would personally send them two meals a day.
He also liked dogs. There used to be a dog called Fei Ying in the family, but he was gone when he got older.
Not only did the warehouse stored new tea, but also the inventory of the dry good shops. Although there were houses in the neighborhood, the public security was still relatively so-so.
Of course, it was the capital after all. After several severe crackdowns, it was really much better than outside.
However, there were so many things here. Zhou Qing Bai would come to patrol every day. What's more, during one of his check, he found that one of the army dogs was injured in the leg!
This made Zhou Qing Bai's face black. He knew what was going on without saying.
He took the dog and find a specialized veterinarian to bandage it up. Then he left it at home. He sent the other two army dogs at home over there.
Zhou Qing Bai didn't think this was enough. So he called the camp where Eldest was.
In recent years, there was a cut down in army labor. The number was more than one million people. It was to the subsequent wave of layoffs.
Therefore, it was very easy for Zhou Qing Bai to recruit a few veterans who can fight.
Zhou Kai wasn't on a mission. So he came over to answer the phone when he received the notification. He thought it was something serious. After all, his family usually waited for the couple to call back by themselves. They rarely called to the camp to look for them.
Hearing this, he immediately said: "It's not a problem. Leave it to me. But five? Do you need that many?"
"I need five." Zhou Qing Bai stated.
The five retired soldiers were all young men. When the young men came back to the capital, Third drove over in a truck to pick them up.
He held up a sign as he waited for a long time. If not, he couldn't pick them up. They didn't know each other. Still, they were all soldiers that had once worked under Zhou Kai.
The five retired soldiers arrived. Zhou Qing bai could go home and hug his wife to sleep.
Naturally, it was impossible for five people to guard the warehouse here every day. Zhou Qing Bai assigned them jobs. Four of them moved and delivered the goods. One of them was enthusiastic and talkative. He went over to the dry good shop and learned to sell dry goods with Xu Sheng Qiang.
After all, it was a little to have Xu Sheng Qiang alone in the dry good shop once Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni's family leave.
As for the wage level, it wasn't low.
There was food subsidy included. It nearly impossible for them to find such jobs outside.
They had all went back home and then wandered outside. They were eating the food stored at home for almost a month.
If they kept living there, the sisters-in-law at home would roll their eyes.
Fortunately, they got such a job now.
In August, Li Ai Guo and Zhou San Ni moved out with their Pang Pang.
They moved to their own shop to live and planned to run a business.
Lin Qing He was supportive and provided goods to the two of them. The rest was up to their own management.
The location of the two's shop was very good. There was a small market not far away. Generally, the business won't be too bad if such a shop was opened there.
As for her own dry good shop, she will leave it to Xu Sheng Qiang and this young soldier named Dong Zhuo.
Xu Sheng Qiang and Dong Zhuo both ate and lived in the dry good shop. Not with the other four soldiers.
The other four soldiers were responsible for delivering goods and moving goods. They have to live in the warehouse at night. There was a house next to the warehouse. Zhou Qing Bai bought it earlier. They can go over there to live. If there was any mishap, they could hear the dogs as soon as they barked.
Probably because of seeing their arrival, the original restlessness in the dark had been settled down.
Lin Qing He wasn't stingy either. Sometimes she got the kitchen to add more dishes and then ask Third to pack it up and bring it over. When they got a rare time with no work, Lin Qing He called them to come and have a meal at home.
This made the few lads excited. They directly praised their battalion leader's mom was young and beautiful.
Lin Qing He found these lads very pleasing. At her age, she have the feelings of an old mother.
So, from that day on, she would occasionally get Third to add more dishes when he send them food. They opened their own stove.
Because there were so many people, it was a lot cheaper to open the stove by themselves. They were naturally happy if get sent one or two delicious solid dishes.
Lin Qing He originally wanted to buy a washing machine for them, but Zhou Qing Bai said: "They have to wash their own clothes in the camp. So do you need to buy them a washing machine?"
This old man was getting a bit jealous. He felt that his wife was a little bit flower-loving. This was the pattern of liking young men.
Lin Qing He did liked them. How can anyone not like young guys? It was just the kind of care from an elder. There was no other thoughts.
Of course, she didn't know that her man was getting jealous. And this jealousy directly cut off the lads' extra dishes. He occasionally paid for them to go out for a meal of roast duck.
Although five more workers' positions were added, this didn't affect them. Because of the addition of them, the manpower was immediately sufficient.
If there was any business trip, Third would call one of them.
For example, this time. Third planned to go to Hai City to take a look. He hadn't gone over there for a while.
Lin Qing He had packed a baggage for him. Wu Ni's pregnancy length wasn't small now. There was no need to buy children's clothes. When Si Ni's little girl, Yuan Yuan grow up, she can pack up her little clothes and send them there.
Anyway, Third will have to go there every so often. There was no rush.
Lin Qing He had packed up some food from the dry good shop. Of course, she prepared a portion for the old Mister Jiang, old Madam Jiang, and Xue Mei Li.
In addition, she had put in two comfortable maternity clothes.
Xue Mei Li called over that night: "You got Third to bring so many things over. We haven't finished eating the ones you gave us when Eldest got married."
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"If you cant finish it, use it to nourish old Jiang. He is good, then you are good." Lin Qing He said in a yellow tone. Xue Mei Li laughed.
Lin Qing He asked about old Mister Jiang and old Madam Jiang's health and learned that the two elderly people were in good health. So she asked about Zhou Wu Ni's situation.
Zhou Wu Ni's belly wasn't small anymore. She had taught the first semester. However, she will definitely not be able to teach in the second semester.
So she simply took maternity leave and waited until next year to teach.
At present, Zhou Wu Ni's situation was very stable. There was no major problem. Her mother-in-law had said that she would go and take care of her when she is in post-natal confinement.
However, Zhou Wu Ni didn't really want her to come over.
The very same day she chatted with Xue Mei Li, Zhou Wu Ni came over to make a call by herself. She spoke: "Jiang Heng's mom favor his eldest brother's family. When she come over and take care of my post-natal confinement. At that time, there will definitely be unclean hands and feet. I can just hire a nanny. Don't need her to come."
"She had taken something from home?" Lin Qing He responded.
"She came here twice and something at home always disappear. I didn't notice it before until Jiang Heng told me that it was probably taken by his mom." Zhou Wu Ni told.
"What's Jiang Heng's opinion?" Lin Qing He said.
"He said listen to me. Told me not to be angry." Zhou Wu Ni merrily replied.
Her mother-in-law can't be count on anymore. However, her own man was obviously leaning towards her side. Zhou Wu Ni felt that it was enough. So she didn't get involved much after giving her in-law family some living expenses every month.
Jiang Heng was also working hard now. The few tea shops were on the right track this year. He was overseeing it all.
However, what was worth mentioning was that Jiang Heng received nearly 300 yuan in salary last month due to the commission.
Must say, this was quite high.
Zhou Wu Ni naturally didn't want him to worry about this when he went to work, so she didn't care.
"Last time she brought a few small apples over and remarked that the house is big. From her meaning, she wants his sisters and others to move in." Zhou Wu Ni told.
"Then what did you say?" Lin Qing He asked.
"How can that do? This house is lent to me and Jiang Heng to live by Fourth Aunt and Fourth Uncle. It's enough that we are living in here. How can we also called a bunch of people over. What would this be called?" Zhou Wu Ni said.
"If they're good, it's okay to let them go over there to live." Lin Qing He stated.
"They are all talkative. I don't like them." Zhou Wu Ni spoke. Her thoughts were in line with Lin Qing He's. If his two younger sisters were sensible and hardworking girls, they can come here to live and help to clean up the house. She wasn't a vicious sister-in-law. She was naturally happy to if that side didn't have enough room.
However, Zhou Wu Ni had met his two younger sisters. They can't be considered wicked. Still, Zhou Wu Ni didn't want to get involved too much. Each live their own and not disturb each other.
"As long as you know it in your heart, it's fine." Lin Qing He smiled and said nothing more about it: "As for the nanny expense, Fourth Aunt will reimburse you at that time."
"What need is there for that? We can handle it ourselves." Zhou Wu Ni merrily responded.
"You and Jiang Heng's strings are tied together by me. So I'll do the good deed to the end. After hiring a nanny for your little baby, I can successfully retreat in the future. You guys happily live your life." Lin Qing He said.
Zhou Wu Ni didn't say anything. She knew her fourth aunt treated them well and remembered it in her heart. No need to push around on this topic.
Because the belly wasn't small, Zhou Wu Ni began to look for a nanny.
When old Madam Jiang heard that she was going to hire a nanny, she inquired around as she knew her eldest daughter-in-law's personality. She found someone with a good reputation and experience and brought her over for Zhou Wu Ni to see. Only then, it was settled.
Once she gave birth, she'll call her to come over to help.
As for Jiang Heng's mom. She will inevitably have opinions.
Every month's living expenses were brought there by Jiang Heng. In the past two months, he had made a lot of money, so he planned to give more. But when he got home, he heard his mother complain about it. His original intention to give more money was suppress. He gave the normal amount.
"Mom, you don't have to worry about how Hong Min and I live. We are all fine." Jiang Heng stated.
He was born by his mom. How could he not know what kind of personality his mom had? She didn't have any seriously bad habit. None of those vicious treatment toward daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Just have unclean hands and feet. She dared not steal big things. Just some food.
It belonged to the kind of big bad habit that wasn't as bad as a bunch of small ones.
Last time, Hong Min couldn't find the sea cucumber she wanted to eat.
What's more, the sea cucumber was leftovers from the previous meal. Some sea cucumber congee was cooked from time to time. He can also have the blessing to taste it. The last sea cucumber congee was cooked by him as Hong Min was feeling lazy. The remaining few were kept in the cabinet.
Hong Min wanted to eat it, but couldn't find it.
His mom had been over again. It went without saying who took it.
Hong Min didn't say anything and left him enough face. Like this, the incident was over.
This time she was expecting a childbirth. Her fourth aunt had already said the nanny will be hired and she will give the reimbursement. It wasn't about the reimbursement. Jiang Heng was willing to hire one even without the reimbursement.
After all, it was just that one month. The salary was one hundred yuan. It wasn't like they can't afford it.
While his mom had objection. Jiang Heng knew that it wasn't any other reason. She knew that Fourth Aunt would give Hong Min a lot of good things for post-natal confinement and she wanted to get some.
But those were all for Hong Min's post-natal confinement. He didn't want his mom go over and get involved.
Jiang Heng's mom changed the subject again and talked about the house was spacious and wanted his two younger sisters to go and live there.
Jiang Heng's scalp went numb. How would he not know what his two younger sisters were like?
"The house belongs to Hong Min's fourth uncle and fourth aunt. We are just borrowing the place to live. How can we let them live in? It's not there's not enough space here. Mom, don't let Eldest Sister-in-law mess around!" Jiang Heng said this and went straight back.
When he got home. Zhou Wu Ni was eating boiled peanuts. She peeled two of them for him to eat when she saw him come back.
Zhou Wu Ni and Jiang Heng were truly elder sister and younger brother. Zhou Wu Ni was a very generous and decent as an elder sister wife. At least Jiang Heng submitted to her.
He was a capable manager at the tea shop. While at home, he was a younger brother.
Of course, Zhou Wu Ni loved and was satisfied with this husband.
"My head is a little itchy today." Zhou Wu Ni said.
"Then I will wash it for you." Jiang Heng responded.
Then Zhou Wu Ni grabbed the chaise chair to lay down on. It was the one that Lin Qing He used before. It was very convenient for washing hair. A bit like hair salon's in later generations.
Zhou Wu Ni commented, "Say, do you think I should cut it short? It's too long to wash easily."
"It's not too long. Keep it, it's beautiful like this." Jiang Heng replied, "You don't need to wash it. When you want to wash your hair, tell me. I'll do it."
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Zhou Wu Ni chuckled. Jiang Heng smiled when he saw her laughing at him.
It was his wife who was better. She was gentle, considerate, and generous. Unlike that eldest sister-in-law of his. She was truly petty to no end.
Don't think he didn't know that it was her who encouraged his mom to let his two sisters move over.
"This year's New Year, do you want to bring Mother over?" Jiang Heng spoke.
"My mother may not be free. It's usually busy at the end of the year," Zhou Wu Ni answered.
Now the business was getting better and better. Her parents' shop was also doing very well. Especially at the end of the year, it was quite busy.
"Then see when she is free. Just call Mother a few more time." Jiang Heng suggested.
In Jiang Heng's mind, his mother-in-law's family was better than his own mom.
Whenever there was something good, Mother-in-law would think about them. Not mentioning those dowry when they got married last year, there was also those sent over by the postal service later. She sent a large package with dry goods in it.
Like those bacon and mushrooms. She treated them young couple especially well.
It went without saying, Zhou Wu Ni was satisfied. When talking on the phone with Third Sister-in-law, she recounted Jiang Heng's attitude.
Third Sister-in-law jollily spoke: "It's enough that you two can live well. Once Mother is free, I'll go over to see you. The way to your fourth aunt's house is easy to recognize."
After getting off the train, they can get there by an hour-and-a-half bus ride. Of course, they won't reach there directly. The bus drop off at the school. From the school, go straight until a hospital come in sight. Then keep going straight and they'll be nearly there.
The journey wasn't short, but it was easy to recognize.
The mother and daughter talked for a long time before they hung up the phone. But as soon as the phone hung up, Third Sister-in-law Lin came over.
Third Sister-in-law saw that her expression was bad and couldn't help asking: "What's the matter?"
"My father-in-law has enter the hospital. It seems like he won't make it," Third Sister-in-law Lin answered.
Mother Lin left a few years earlier. While Father Lin was still alive until now. However, he was old now. He had a high fever last night and got admitted to the hospital today. He was getting older. Right now, he was talking nonsense.
Meaning it should be about time. His health hadn't been very good over the years.
Third Sister-in-law understood and phoned the courtyard dwelling. Lin Qing He had went to the translation studio and wasn't at home. Zhou Qing Bai was at the tea shop. Third, who was sweating from the heat and went home to take a shower, heard from Auntie Zhao that the old house called. Saying that there was an urgent matter.
After taking a bath and feeling refreshed, Third called back his third aunt.
Then he heard about his grandpa's matter.
Out of the maternal family, their family only recognized the youngest maternal uncle. No one else.
The last time, his grandma passed away. His mom didn't let them go back. That time they really shouldn't do that. They should have all went back.
It should be the same this time. So Third gave a direct response on the phone, saying that his family would go back.
Then he called his eldest brother over at the camp. His eldest brother was originally supposed to go on a mission. But this time, he had no choice but to swap out.
Weng Mei Jia couldn't go back. Her belly was big. It was inconvenient to. She was pregnant after all.
The rest was his second brother's side. He needed to be notified.
After all of them were notified, Third grabbed the car key and went out to inform his mom.
Lin Qing He nodded when she received the news. She understood it in her heart. As for what being sad or not sad, there wasn't anything.
Still, it was necessary to go back for condolences.
She came out to find a public phone booth and called Third Sister-in-law and asked for details.
"I heard from your younger sister-in-law that he probably won't make it this time. The hospital has already issued a critical state notice and told to prepare for the funeral." Third Sister-in-law told.
Father Lin passed away that night.
It was summer. He mustn't be left out for too long.
So the next day, Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took Third, Lin Xiu, and Mi Mi on the return journey.
Eldest and Second had caught a train over there. The time difference wasn't too much.
After arriving in the county city, they got Third to live with his maternal uncle's family. Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai took Mi Mi back to the village.
Third Brother had given a heads up in advance. That's why, Eldest Sister-in-law had helped clean up the house.
The house was very clean at this time.
Lin Qing He and Zhou Qing Bai went over to her side to eat with Mi Mi. She smilingly said: "Just coming back to take a glance and it was all cleaned up by you, Eldest Sister-in-law."
"It didn't take a lot of effort. There are fans at the home. Fourth Brother, bring one with you later. It can't do to have no electric fan in this weather," Eldest Sister-in-law jollily responded.
After eating here, Zhou Qing Bai took his youngest girl around the village for a stroll. People in the village found it interesting. They heard Zhou Qing Bai and Lin Qing He gave birth to a girl. However, they haven't seen her yet. Just a look and they found her really beautiful.
Like a little fairy.
Lin Qing He didn't go out to show off her daughter like Zhou Qing Bai. She started chatting with Eldest Sister-in-law.
Except for the Lin Family's matter, there was also Zhou Liu Ni.
"Don't know where she went by herself. She didn't come back after coming back once last year. She had borrowed two hundred yuan from me," Eldest Sister-in-law told.
Initially, Zhou Liu Ni opened a lion's mouth and demanded to borrow one thousand yuan. How could Eldest Sister-in-law lend so much money to her. She just lent her two hundred.
The excuse Zhou Liu Ni used was that she wanted to return it to her father, so she won't be scolded by her father.
Who could have thought that she left the next day after borrowing the money. As for where she went, no one knew. There was no news until now.
Lin Qing He didn't care about Zhou Liu Ni. No matter whether she reborn or transmigrated, everyone had to pay for their actions.
Walking the right path will get right results. Walking the wrong way will result in bad ending.
However, as someone with 'foresight', Zhou Liu Ni won't end up doing too badly. Lets not talk about other stuff. As long as she have the ability to buy one or two houses in the first-tier cities, she will definitely make a profit.
Zhou Qing Bai's chatter with Second Brother sounded from outside the door.
Lin Qing He came out to say hello. When she saw what Second Brother looked like, Lin Qing He was a little stunned.
When she transmigrated, Second Brother was still young. But in a blink of an eye, twenty years have passed.
Second Brother was indeed not young this year. However, he aged too much in current state. The person was extraordinarily skinny.
Lin Qing He couldn't bear to look.
In all fairness, Second Brother wasn't bad. He was considered a nice guy. But in a blink of an eye, things remained the same, while people did not.
"Does Fourth Sister-in-law feel I aged a lot?" Second Brother smilingly said.
"The things I asked Eldest Brother and Eldest Sister-in-law to bring back this year are all nourishing. Did Second Brother not stew and eat it?" Lin Qing He asked.
"It's been all taken by Liu Ni's mother to the city." Before Second Brother opened his mouth, Eldest Sister-in-law took over and answered.
"Don't Xia Xia's side already have it?" Lin Qing He said.
Each family got one portion and the portions were the same.
"There are. Liu Ni's mother felt it was too little and simply took it over." Eldest Sister-in-law explained.
"Let her take it. I don't need to eat those." Second Brother smiled.
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